| Arthritis Watch |
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Scanner Detects Hand Arthritis
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OA: All in the Family
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Early RA Treatment Proves Beneficial
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Topical Creams Work Temporarily
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Page: 100 |
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Mental Anguish Is Common with Arthritis
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Page: 100 |
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| Asthma Watch |
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Organization Releases Free Resource
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Page: 112 |
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Asthma Increases Preeclampsia Risk
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Thinking Ahead Helps Manage Kids' Asthma
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Page: 112 |
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Poll Indicates Lack of Knowledge
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Page: 112 |
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Homeopathic Solution for Allergies
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Page: 112 |
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| Can You Read These Rxs? |
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CAN YOU READTHESE Rxs?
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Page: 18 |
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| Case Studies |
CASE STUDIES
Lauren S. Schlesselman, PharmD
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| Cholesterol Watch |
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MRI Tracks Cholesterol Health
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Page: 114 |
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Lower Cholesterol Limits Become the New Standard
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Page: 114 |
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Statin Drugs May Be Good for Kids
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Statins Are Effective in the Long Term
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Page: 114 |
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Better Cholesterol Information Is Needed for At-Risk Patients
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Page: 114 |
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| Clinical Trials |
Drug Therapy as Effective as Surgery for Treating Angina in Elderly
Susan Farley
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Page: 88 |
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Angina Medication Proven Safe in the Long Term
Susan Farley
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Page: 88 |
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Arthritis Drug Raises Risk for Heart Attack
Susan Farley
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Page: 88 |
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Menstrual Cramps Relieved by Ibuprofen Combo
Susan Farley
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Page: 88 |
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Atorvastatin Reduces Plaque After Heart Attack
Susan Farley
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Page: 88 |
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| Compounding Hotline |
COMPOUNDINGHOTLINE
Martin A. Erickson, III, RPh
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Page: 121 |
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| Continuing Education |
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Overview of Astrocytomas—The Pharmacist's Perspective
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Page: 125 |
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Management of Bacterial Rhinosinusitis
Jennifer Le, PharmD and Martin S. Lipsky, MD
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Page: 63 |
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| Diabetes Watch |
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Diabetes Is Epidemic Among Native Americans
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Page: 92 |
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Skipping Meds Ups Hospitalization
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Page: 92 |
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Red Meat Increases Women's Diabetes Odds
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Diabetes Poses Serious Heart Failure Risk
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Page: 92 |
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| Editor's Note |
WILL CE MIGRATE TO CPD?
Fred M. Eckel, RPh, MS, Pharmacy Times Editor-in-Chief
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| Feature Focus |
The Value of Generic Drugs to Hospitals
James C. McAllister III, MS, FASHP
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Page: 72 |
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Geriatric Pharmacology
Jeannette Yeznach Wick, RPh, MBA, and Guido R. Zanni, PhD
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Page: 73 |
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Behavioral Problems in the LTC Environment
Jeannette Yeznach Wick, RPh, MBA, and Guido R. Zanni, PhD
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Page: 75 |
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"Smart" Pump Technology
Stephen F. Eckel, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Director of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina Hospitals
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Page: 84 |
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Infusion Pumps Are Reducing Medication Errors
Eileen Koutnik, Staff Writer, Pharmacy Times
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Page: 85 |
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New Guidelines from NCEP
Narinder M. Duggal, BSc(Pharm), CGP, CDE, MD, FRCPC, FASCP
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Page: 90 |
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| Frontlines |
Medicare Drug Benefit Will Boost Pharmacy Rx Sales, CMS Predicts
Ken Rankin
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Page: 4 |
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Pharmacy Boards Move to Accredit Drug Wholesalers
Ken Rankin
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Page: 4 |
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California's Anti-PBM Legislation Draws Fire from FTC Staffers
Ken Rankin
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Page: 4 |
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Rx Drug Abuse Is on the Increase, HHS Reports
Ken Rankin
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Medicare Chief Pushes Generics as Solution to High Rx Prices
Ken Rankin
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Senate Debates New Legislation to Curb Costly Medication Errors
Ken Rankin
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Page: 5 |
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| GI Watch |
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IBS and Men—Does Being Male Offer Protection?
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Page: 113 |
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GERD Symptoms Are More Prevalent in Women
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Page: 113 |
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Risk for GI Symptoms Increases with Obesity
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Study Identifies Risk Factors for Colon Ischemia
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Page: 113 |
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| Hypertension Watch |
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Drug Treatments Pay for Themselves
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Page: 109 |
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Hypertension Is on the Rise
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Page: 109 |
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High Blood Pressure Dampens Emotional Response
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Page: 109 |
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Older Population Is Not Receiving Blood Pressure Treatment
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Page: 109 |
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| Insomnia Watch |
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Study Uncovers Risk Factors for Kids' Snoring
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Page: 115 |
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Sleep Deprivation Puts Infants at Risk
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Page: 115 |
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Sleep Apnea Device Gets Green Light
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Page: 115 |
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Watch Eating and Drinking Before Bedtime
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Page: 115 |
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Daily Routine Aids Better Sleep
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Page: 115 |
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| Legal Focus |
Sheriff Sues Board for Searching His Rx Records Without a Warrant
Larry M. Simonsmeier, JD, RPh
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Page: 118 |
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Restricting the Sale of Cold Medications
Cmdr John Burke
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Page: 120 |
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| Medication Safety |
Does Ginseng Affect Warfarin Response?
John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP, and Philip D. Hansten, PharmD
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Page: 95 |
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What's the Indication? Diabetes or Alzheimer's Disease?
Kate Kelly, PharmD, and Allen J. Vaida, PharmD, FASHP
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Page: 99 |
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| News Briefs |
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Merck Takes Action After Removing VIOXX
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Page: 1 |
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Plan Under Way for Flu Vaccine Distribution
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Page: 1 |
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Chain Pharmacy Stores Are Growing
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Page: 1 |
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Errata
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Page: 1 |
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Children's Behavioral Medication Costs Soar
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Page: 2 |
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Database Provides Access to Clinical Study Information
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Page: 2 |
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"Cialis Promise" Offers Free Trial
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Page: 2 |
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Drug Shortages Lead to Negative Consequences
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Page: 2 |
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Company Celebrates Milestone with a Donation
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Page: 2 |
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| OTC Focus |
Counseling Patients on OTC Drugs
Stefanie Ferreri, PharmD, CDE
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Page: 20 |
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Cold Sores and Canker Sores—What Is the Difference?
Barbara Sax
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Page: 26 |
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| Outlook Obesity |
Trauma Incidents Are Worse for Obese Patients
Susan Farley
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Page: 116 |
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Cells in Obese People May Predict Risk of Disease
Susan Farley
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Page: 116 |
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Fat May Increase Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Susan Farley
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Page: 116 |
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Nasal Spray May Be Weight-Loss Aid
Susan Farley
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Page: 116 |
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Dieting Does Not Lead to Binge Eating for Obese Women
Susan Farley
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Page: 116 |
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| Pain Management Watch |
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Network Raises Awareness About Nerve Pain
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Page: 96 |
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Pain and Sleep Are Connected
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Page: 96 |
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Research Analyzes Pain Threshold
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Page: 96 |
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Massage May Worsen Chronic Pain
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Page: 96 |
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| Patient Counseling |
Management of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Lauren S. Schlesselman, PharmD
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Page: 102 |
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COMPREHENSIVE CARE CLINIC: DIABETES: Increased Activity May Decrease Risk of Foot Ulcers
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
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Page: 107 |
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| Rx Focus |
New Guidelines for the Management of Patients with MI
Jennifer A. Ng, PharmD; Bao Q. Nguyen, PharmD; and Mohammad J. Tafreshi, PharmD, BCPS
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Multistep Approach to the Treatment of CAD
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
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Page: 38 |
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RxPRODUCT NEWS PROFILE: Palladone (hydromorphone extended-release capsules)
Claudio Faria, PharmD, RPh, and Carolyn Soo, PharmD, RPh
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Page: 42 |
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Improving Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease
Guido R. Zanni, PhD, and Jeanette Yeznach Wick, RPh, MBA
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Page: 44 |
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Depression: A Common but Complex Disorder
Guido R. Zanni, PhD, and Jeannette Yeznach Wick, RPh, MBA
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Page: 48 |
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Management of Hypertension: An Overview of JNC 7
Ebrahim A. Balbisi, BSPharm, RPh, PharmD
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Page: 54 |
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Pharmacotherapy of Osteoporosis
Dana Singla, PharmD
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Page: 61 |
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| Technology News |
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RxEOB Introduces New Web-based Tool
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Page: 82 |
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Lexi-Comp Inc Renovates Web Site
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Page: 82 |
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Voice Recognition Offers Pharmacists Quicker Responses
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Page: 82 |
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Pharmacy First, PDX Enter into Agreement
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Page: 82 |
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E-Prescribing Available for Gold Standard Customers
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Page: 82 |
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| Urinary Incontinence Watch |
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Bladder Problems Linked with Sexual Activity
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Page: 110 |
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Prostate Treatment Hinders Urinary Function
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Page: 110 |
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On-line Forum Provides Outlet for Incontinence Patients
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Page: 110 |
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Pelvic Exercises Help Recurrent Postpartum Incontinence
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Page: 110 |
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| Women's Health Watch |
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Fear of Terrorist Attacks Is Connected with Heart Disease
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Page: 108 |
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Report Shows Women's Health Patterns
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Page: 108 |
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Hormone May Restore Menstruation
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Page: 108 |
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Folic Acid Intake Rises
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Page: 108 |
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IBR Is Deemed Okay After Mastectomy
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