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Gut Instincts
More than 300,000 US patients are admitted annually for upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Mix-Ups Between Methylphenidate and Methadone Impact Children and Adults
To prevent errors, health care professionals should consider the risk-reduction actions presented here.
Statins and Macrolide Antibiotics: Defining the Risk
The potential severity of these uncommon interactions warrants measures to avoid them.
Merck's Liptruzet
Liptruzet (ezetimibe/atorvastatin) is FDA approved for improving levels of several markers of dyslipidemia.
Rx Product News
Hard Choices: The Analgesic Aisle
Knowledge of each patient's unique needs can help in selecting the most appropriate drug.
Scratch That! Scabies, Lice, and Bed Bugs
This overview of public health department protocols can be used to wage "war" on vermin.
Talking to Patients About Acute Pain
Open-ended communication and proactive education are essential in the pharmacy setting.
Successes and Challenges in Fighting Rogue Online Pharmacies
Medication Therapy Management: A Great Opportunity
Advancing the pharmacist's role in patient care contributes to better care and successful MTM models.
Debilitating, Throbbing Pain: Managing and Treating Migraines
Understanding migraine headaches is critical in guiding patients to relief.
The ABCs of Pediatric Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements
Parents and caregivers need help selecting appropriate supplements, which should be used as adjuncts to a balanced, healthy diet.
Self-Care for Treating Pain
OTC Product News
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Halting the Progression
Newer treatments have greatly improved outcomes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Pharmacy Associations Testify on Compounding Regulation at House Subcommittee Hearing