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Lyme Disease
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.
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Delirium: A Medical Emergency
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.
First Person: Matthew Levanda on Medication Reconciliation
Chronic Care Focus: Lou Gehrig's Disease
Healthy HSP: Your Personal Error Rate: Checkpoints and Reality Checks
Healthy HSP: Mentoring Benefits Extend Beyond the Pharmacy
Most practitioners can readily name past mentors who influenced their careers, and pharmacists are likely to find mentoring both professionally and personally rewarding.
Chronic Care Focus: The Recovering Addict
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.
2-Minute Consultation: Fatigue as a Side Effect
Clinicians should recognize the signs and symptoms of fatigue and the role of medications in triggering it.
Alcohol: Drug or Social Amenity?
Alcohol is a drug, social lubricant, and agent of abuse; alcohol abuse and dependence exist along a continuum, and different approaches can help.
Helping Patients Manage Their Heartburn
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.
Pain Relief: Striking the Right Balance
Misconceptions about medications to treat chronic pain persist;patient education and proper adherence are critical to ensure that patients accrue maximum benefit from analgesics.
Roundup: Where to Turn When Dementia Patients Wander
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.
Alternatives to HRT for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
Clear communication about risks and benefits and careful follow-up can help women find potentially effective therapies for hot flashes.
Continuity of Care: Diverticulitis: Seeping into New Patient Populations
Understanding how exacerbations of diverticular disease are handled can help pharmacists ensure continuity of care.