Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

Dogs were previously the leading cause of rabies deaths in the United States, but now bats are considered the major threat.

Dietary supplements have become a booming industry, but there are many safety concerns associated with these products since they are not required to be reviewed by the FDA before they are marketed.

E-cigarettes have been under much scrutiny since use among youth has increased.

Case reports of sustained HIV-1 remission, new drug approvals, and resistance testing provide patients with potential novel therapy approaches.

Measles cases are increasing at an alarming rate, and the antivaccination movement has helped bring back this potentially deadly disease that was once eliminated in the United States.

Interprofessional management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should include individualized approaches.

With measles cases on the rise globally and with an outbreak of measles in communities right here in the United States, adults should ensure they are adequately vaccinated against this serious and potentially fatal disease.

Precancerous cervical lesions, known as high-grade cervical lesions (CIN2+) can develop a few years after infection and have been used to monitor human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine impact since cancers can take decades to develop.

Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia which can produce stimulant and opioid-like effects.

The CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign has new powerful messages to encourage individuals to quit smoking.

Health care providers should use the treat-to-target approach to achieve the best outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis patients.

The prescription of stimulants for the treatment of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasing among adolescents and young adults, and a new study sheds light on possible safety concerns.

Pharmacists can offer important counseling points on the appropriate use of the devices to monitor blood glucose levels at home.

Pharmacists can offer important counseling points on the appropriate use of the devices to monitor blood glucose levels at home.

Vaccine misinformation is part of the growing problem that is creating a public health crisis, especially surrounding the global measles outbreak.

There has been mixed evidence regarding whether there is an association between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and Alzheimer disease.

There is mixed evidence regarding the association between artificially sweetened beverages and the risk of cardiovascular disease adverse events.

Immunizations lower the risk of cardiovascular complications, preventing serious illnesses and saving lives.

The single-dose oral travel vaccine for cholera should be administered 10 days before visiting an affected area.

Amid a global measles outbreak, some teenagers are questioning their anti-vaxxer parents about not vaccinating them against many dangerous and deadly diseases.

Zoster vaccine recombinant, adjuvanted (Shingrix, GlaxoSmithKline) was approved in October 2017 for the prevention of the viral infection in adults 50 and older.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that has increased significantly among pregnant women and newborns.

Health care providers should individualize therapy to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Opioid abuse is considered a major public health issue across the country.

Measles outbreaks are on the rise globally, and it is considered a public health crisis.

This is the only vaccination approved in the United States to prevent this bacterial disease.

Crohn disease is a chronic condition, classified as a type of inflammatory bowel disease, that affects about 500,000 individuals in the United States This incidence has increased worldwide over the past several years.

Chickenpox parties coordinated through social media are becoming a dangerous trend due to the anti-vaccine movement.

With summer ending, now is a great time to ensure that children and adolescents, from preschool through college age, are up-to-date on their vaccines for school.

Being accepted into pharmacy school is a great milestone, and the journey was likely filled with hard work and dedication.