Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP

Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, can be characterized by abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and greater complications over time. Rx treatment options can help manage these symptoms.

A variety of factors increase the risk of an individual developing Lyme Disease. This article reviews the disease, as well as current treatment and prevention options.

A variety of factors increase the risk of an individual developing Lyme Disease. This article reviews the disease, as well as current treatment and prevention options.

Caregivers may be alarmed by delirium's sudden onset and the drastic behavior changes it brings. Pharmacists should be prepared to advise that delirium is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.

Most practitioners can readily name past mentors who influenced their careers, and pharmacists are likely to find mentoring both professionally and personally rewarding.

As many as 25% of the patients pharmacists interact with may have a current or past addiction problem. Pharmacists should know how to best care for patients who have addictions and are in recovery.

Clinicians should recognize the signs and symptoms of fatigue and the role of medications in triggering it.

Alcohol is a drug, social lubricant, and agent of abuse; alcohol abuse and dependence exist along a continuum, and different approaches can help.

Pharmacists are likely to encounter many patients looking for relief from heartburn; a review of 3 classes of OTC medications to treat this common complaint, along with useful counseling tips, is presented here.

Misconceptions about medications to treat chronic pain persist;patient education and proper adherence are critical to ensure that patients accrue maximum benefit from analgesics.

Up to 50% of dementia patients wander, and pharmacists should be prepared to counsel caregivers about the appropriateness of medication and the importance of prevention.

Clear communication about risks and benefits and careful follow-up can help women find potentially effective therapies for hot flashes.

Understanding how exacerbations of diverticular disease are handled can help pharmacists ensure continuity of care.