Community/Retail

Those at Sunrise Bowling Alley Sunday afternoon weren't looking to bowl a perfect game, but instead to strike back for the Central Ohio Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America during their sixth annual Strike Out Crohn's and Colitis Bowl-A-Thon.

Aloe was mentioned by Pliny the Elder and also in the New Testament. "And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes," (John 19:3940). It is long been in use as an herbal medicine in the Orient and Asia.

This is an exciting time to be in the endoscopy center business. Although there are many pressures on the industry, there are also some terrific opportunities to be gained by the consistent focus in a few key areas.

Patient education and pharmacist follow-up upon hospital discharge can prevent future admissions and emergency department visits, according to a study.

The National Community Pharmacists Association continues to offer educational opportunities for pharmacists, as well as seek their input on issues impacting the practice of pharmacy.

The FDA is taking steps to reduce the deaths and injuries from inappropriate use of narcotic drugs.

Poll finds more patients are choosing generic over brand name drugs and shopping for them at discount stores and online.

An updated report by the American Council on Science and Health shows that counterfeit drugs continue to pose a serious health concern for Americans.

Helpful advice for your patients on treating bacterial skin infections.

Health information technology would get a boost under proposed economic stimulus plans, but providers urge caution over hasty enactment of new privacy mandates.

The National Community Pharmacists Association continues to offer educational opportunities for pharmacists, as well as seek their input on issues impacting the practice of pharmacy.

The General Accounting Office has added FDA's regulation and oversight of medical products to its biennial list of high-risk areas needing special attention by the new Congress.

A new study found that clinical pharmacists can reduce medication costs.

The government reports slower growth in spending for prescription drugs in 2007, as a new survey finds many Americans extending their medications to save money.

Hospitals' rapid-response teams recognize value of pharmacists.

The National Community Pharmacists Association continues to offer educational opportunities for pharmacists, as well as seek their input on issues impacting the practice of pharmacy.

New FDA-sponsored research on how helpful the information accompanying new prescriptions is for patients, finds that the handouts still do not meet Congressional goals for usefulness.

Researchers find that dangerous drug combinations are prevalent in older adults.

Women are having an easier time purchasing OTC Plan B since the FDA ruled it could be sold without a prescription for women 18 years and older.

A new study has identified a list of widely prescribed medications that should be evaluated to determine how safe and effective they are for their off-label uses.

Medicare Part D open enrollment ends December 31—premium increases and complex plan descriptions may spur questions from your patients.

Budget cuts in New York are leading to pharmacy closures.

The National Community Pharmacists Association continues to offer educational opportunities for pharmacists, as well as seek their input on issues impacting the practice of pharmacy.