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Family History May Indicate Higher Risk of Osteoporosis in Men
Compared with men whose maternal or paternal grandfather had not broken a hip, grandsons of grandfathers with hip fracture were found to be at a 3% to 5% increased risk of osteoporosis.
For Older Men, Digital Rectal Exams Continue to Be Important Prostate Screening Tools
The Purpose-Driven Pharmacist
Christian Elizabeth Younts uses her skills to serve the underserved.
Supreme Court to Rule on Pay-to-Delay Arrangements
The Push for Provider Status Continues
In a speech at the annual meeting of the American Pharmacists Association, APhA president-elect Steven Simenson, BSPharm, emphasized the association's goal of attaining provider status for pharmacists.
Patient Care Services Make Sense
With an impending primary care provider shortage, pharmacists can pick up the slack.
Finding Relief: Allergic Rhinitis
Patient therapy must be tailored to an individual's symptoms and medication history.
Treatment and Management of Dermatitis
Topical non-prescription products can provide relief from dermatitis.
Case Studies in Self-Care
OTC case studies involving seasonal allergies, allergy and ear infection, allergy and depression, and asthma and allergies.
Education Before Medication: Asthma and Allergy
Pharmacists can increase regimen compliance by taking the time to educate patients.
Drug Diversion and Abuse: Rx Boxes 2013
Prescription drug take back programs keep dangerous medications out of the wrong hands.
OTC Product News
Living with Asthma
Patients who understand environmental triggers are better able to avoid asthma attacks.
Learning to Breathe: Optimizing Management of COPD Based on Device Selection
A review of current treatment recommendations for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a focus on currently available medication devices.
