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Metformin and Statin-Induced Myopathies: Potential Adherence Booster?
Researchers concluded that metformin may reduce risk of nonsevere statin muscle pain.
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The Skinny on Fat Soluble Vitamins in Osteoarthritis
Researchers study a possible link between osteoarthritis and fat soluble vitamins.
Vitamin Supplementation May Improve Blood Glucose Management
Long-term use of dietary supplements may improve C-reactive protein, HDL cholesterol, serum homocysteine, blood pressure, and incidence of diabetes.
Using Vitamin Supplementation to Help Lower Blood Glucose
A number of complementary and alternative medications can potentially lower blood sugar, and many patients with diabetes look at these substances as more natural than synthetic drugs.
Tool Kit for Increasing Adherence to Antidepressants
Depression, which affects 17% of Americans, is remarkably responsive to antidepressant therapy, but only if the patient actually takes the medication.
HIV and Neurology: An Overview of Complications and Challenges
A continuing concern is HIV-associated neurologic syndromes.
Lightening the Load: Looking for a Cure for HIV
HIV is a wide-reaching public health problem, with more than 37 million individuals infected worldwide. Current antiretroviral therapy has a varying array of uses, ranging from HIV treatment to pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Patient Safety: Diabetes Dialogue Can Prevent Error, Save Money
With FDA approval of more than 20 new therapies for diabetes since 2010, clinicians and patients are often overwhelmed with treatment choices.
A Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation Crib Sheet for Clinicians
A recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association has published a crib sheet for clinicians that covers the basics of vitamin and mineral supplementation.
Pharmacist-Provided Spirometry: Reducing Barriers to Better Asthma Care
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder are chronic health conditions that need to be properly diagnosed to be managed effectively.
Novel Drug May Reduce Risk of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders
Many patients with HIV develop neurocognitive disorders, which is incurable.
HIV and Neurocognitive Disorders: Looking for Drugs that Decrease Inflammation
Up to half of people living with HIV experience HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders, a neurological manifestation of HIV-1 infection.
Old Vaccine, New Vaccine: Cost Analysis Says, 'Go New!' for Shingles
When new vaccines enter the market, health care providers and patients always have questions about what to do.
Aging HIV Population Should be Monitored for Diabetes
The aging HIV population presents challenges to health care providers.
Understanding Asthma: Significant Research Contributions from 2017
An international team of respiratory disease specialists looked back at 2017 and assembled a review of the current approaches to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Hepatitis C: The Bane of Baby Boomers, Though Treatable
More than 3 million Americans have chronic hepatitis C virus, and physicians diagnose about 17,000 new cases annually.
Melatonin: Correcting Circadian Rhythm
Humans operate on a diurnal pattern and need sleep for brain development, physical and mental health, and cognitive function maintenance
What are the Benefits for Pharmacists to Pursue HIV Credentialing?
Many pharmacists are turning to credentialing as a way to distinguish themselves professionally.
Pursuing Credentialing in HIV: Why? Why Not?
As the job market for pharmacists becomes more competitive, many pharmacists are turning to credentialing as a way to distinguish themselves professionally.
Facebook: A Health Care Tool in Disease Management
Adults over the age of 65 are increasingly more active on Facebook, especially when it comes to health information.
Facebook Can be Vital for Chronic Disease Management
Social media can help educate patients with chronic diseases.
Pharmacist-Administered ART Adherence Clinic Makes Inroads
According to the US Department of Health and Human services, only 57% of people who receive an HIV diagnosis stay in HIV care.
Treating Hypertension in Patients With Diabetes
Diabetes treatment guidelines treating patients until they reach blood pressure target goals.
Student Pharmacists and Pediatric Immunization: Just-In-Time-Training
From time to time, localities experience outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and need to engage emergency teams to assist in vaccination efforts.
Diabetes and Hypertension: What's the Target?
Actual target blood pressures differ between guidelines.
Diabetes Self-Management: Pharmacist Involvement, Technology Improves Outcomes
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) is increasingly important as the number of Americans who have diabetes approaches 31 million.
The Next Horizon: Pharmacists and Travel Immunizations
When frontline pharmacists are trained to provide travel health services, they can expand access to patients due to their convenience.
Immunotherapy in Cancer: Rebooting Natural Defenses
Through the ages, cancer’s reputation has been notorious.
How Does Changes to Medicare Part D Reimbursement Impact Adherence?
The federal government previously ruled that dual eligibles would need to use the Medicare part D program for prescriptions preferentially.
Dual Eligibility: Did Medication Reimbursement Changes Affect Adherence?
The researchers concluded that this information has implications for all privatized, market-based prescription drug plans.