Anyssa Garza, PharmD

In spring 2018, the FDA approved the Dexcom G6 CGM System, an integrated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who are as young as 2 years.

Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable risk factor for cancers and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, leading to 480,000 deaths each year across the United States.

An estimated 20% of 30-day hospital readmissions happen because of an uncoordinated transition of care.

Fad diets, just like fashion trends, come and go, except that following these diets can have much more serious consequences than landing one on the worst-dressed list.

Considerable discussion regarding the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, including statements made by celebrity spokespeople for the anti-vaccination movement, has led many parents to decide against immunizing their children.

The number of deaths from drug overdose has increased 5-fold since 1980.

For the millions of individuals who have celiac disease (CD), a gluten-free diet (GFD) is essential.

Screening is considered the most effective method of preventing and reducing the impact of domestic violence.

Many pharmacists have told me of their difficulty in getting patients to attend smoking cessation programs.

The year 2016 was big for neurology, particularly in the realm of epilepsy.

According to the CDC, antibiotics prescribed in US acute care hospitals are unnecessary or inappropriate 20% to 50% of the time.

Acne affects 40 to 50 million individuals in the United States.

Nausea is the most common gastrointestinal symptom experienced during pregnancy.

Electronic cigarettes have been sweeping the nation since their introduction in 2007 and have grown into a $2-billion market.

Ten percent of individuals worldwide are affected by autoimmune diseases, with systemic lupus erythematosus being one of the most common.

With an aging population that continues to grow, our health care system will be changed forever.

As 2015 comes to an end, several medications have made the switch from prescription to over the counter.

According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.