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Narcotics are not recommended for managing chronic pain in children with inflammatory bowel disease, due to gastrointestinal side effects and potential dependence. Nevertheless, researchers have uncovered that long-term narcotic use is more than twice as prevalent in pediatric IBD patients compared with the general population.

Exposure to even low levels of mercury may be associated with autoimmune disorder development among women of childbearing age.

Student pharmacist-delivered education can have a positive impact on asthma knowledge among children.

The FDA today approved a supplemental New Drug Application for Eisai's rufinamide (Banzel) as an adjunctive treatment for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in pediatric patients aged 1 to 4 years.

Those with weakened immune systems might want to stay away from their deli's ready-to-go meat.

The FDA today issued 5 draft documents about drug compounding and repackaging, which will be useful to pharmacies, federal facilities, outsourcing facilities, and physicians.

The FDA today approved Eisai's kinase inhibitor, lenvatinib (Lenvima), for the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer in patients whose disease progressed despite receiving radioactive iodine therapy.

Pharmacists deal with a lot of drug addiction, legal and otherwise.

A man was convicted on February 11, 2015, of strangling and killing a pharmacist and the pharmacist's girlfriend and then burying the bodies in his Pennsylvanian yard back in 2002.

As the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to report more measles infections, the University of California is taking a strong stance on immunization.

A new Affordable Care Act initiative from HHS will better coordinate cancer care with the intention of improving the quality of care provided and reducing the money spent on healthcare.

As news of FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg's resignation spread, pharmaceutical organizations commended her work as a patient safety advocate, particularly regarding drug approvals.

Patients who take antipsychotic and antidepressant medications frequently experience sexual side effects, necessitating dose adjustments. Lithium is a cornerstone treatment for many patients with bipolar disorder, but few studies have investigated its effect on sexual function.

Hospira is voluntarily recalling 63 lots of its ketorolac tromethamine injection following a confirmed report of calcium-ketorolac crystals floating in glass vials of the product.

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education is pleased to announce the election of Bruce R. Canaday, Michael A. Moné and Timothy L. Tucker as members of the ACPE Executive Committee for the 2015-2016 term of office.

Several studies have reported that controlling blood pressure with medication improves cardiovascular outcomes.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo has launched a major social media campaign to maximize the event's power to "Make Connections Happen."

A pharmacy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, almost didn't make it to its 30th anniversary after arsonists snuck in and caused a fire that destroyed the building in July 2014.

Exercise on a motorized stationary bike appeared to give stroke patients an advantage in relearning everyday tasks and improved motor function of their arms.

Parents of children who have suffered a stroke can experience post-traumatic stress disorder, and the children show signs of clinical anxiety, factors that could interfere with treatment and outcomes.

People who are well hydrated at the time of their stroke have a greater chance of better recovery compared to people who are dehydrated.

People who had a stroke may develop cancer at a higher rate than those who do not have a stroke.

Using optic ultrasound to measure the sheath of a nerve that connects the eye and brain can help identify acute stroke patients most at risk of dying within days or months.

Dietary supplementation with vitamins, minerals, and other substances is widespread, and medical talk shows like The Doctors and Dr. Oz sometimes promote such supplement use.

Mobile Stroke Treatment Units " specialized emergency rooms on wheels " are saving critical minutes in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients.

A new device inserted into small ruptured brain aneurysms significantly improved healing of ruptured aneurysms compared to a standard device.

Stroke patients with low vitamin D levels were found to be more likely than those with normal vitamin D levels to suffer severe strokes and have poor health months after stroke.

Drivers who have had recent strokes are more likely than drivers who have not had strokes to make errors during complex driving tasks, according to two small Canadian studies presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2015.

People 60 or older, especially minorities and women, have a lower risk of stroke if the top number in their blood pressure is below 140 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).

Today, an expert panel at the 2015 Generic Pharmaceutical Association Annual Meeting, "FDA and Industry Perspectives on Quality Culture," convened to discuss a shared commitment with industry to the highest standards of manufacturing quality and regulatory processes.