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Surprising Drugs That Can Cause Serotonin Syndrome
Specific drugs, foods, and supplements can lead to this condition.
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Melanoma Armamentarium Progresses Toward Precision Therapy
Novel drug development has been focused on the augmentation of the T-lymphocyte response.
World Sickle Cell Day: The Pharmacist’s Role in Medication Management
The role of the pharmacist in sickle cell disease management revolves around appropriate pain management.
Migraine Awareness Month: A Pharmacist’s Role in Dynamic Management
The increased negative health outcomes associated with migraines provide an opportunity for pharmacists in both the inpatient and outpatient setting to support patients.
Hepatitis Awareness Month: Help Your Patients Live(r) Longer
Many of patients with hepatitis that pharmacists encounter have viral hepatitis, which can be easily remembered as the ABCs of hepatitis.
The Pharmacist’s Role in Bleeding Disorders
Pharmacists are an important part of the care team for patients with bleeding disorders, providing services such as medication counseling and reconciliation.
How Pharmacists Can Help Lower Infants’ Leading Cause of Death
It is essential that women are informed of the risks of potentially teratogenic medications because most birth defects are likely to happen early in pregnancy before women become aware they are pregnant.
Patient Safety Awareness: A Week Dedicated to Minimizing Preventable Harm in Health Care
Pharmacists’ expertise in medication use has expanded their role to a critical member of the multi-disciplinary care team.
Rare Disease Day 2022: The Pharmacist’s Role
Pharmacists hold a vastly underrecognized role within the care team—a role that offers a unique approach toward the therapeutic management of rare diseases.
This Valentine’s Day, Remember Chocolate May Protect the Heart Against Heart Disease
This Valentine’s Day, pharmacists can remind patients that they may not need to feel guilty when they indulge in a small piece of chocolate.
December is Handwashing Awareness Month: Be Aware, Wash With Care
Although seemingly basic, handwashing can protect from a variety of illnesses and even decrease antibiotic resistance.
Monitoring Vancomycin in Serious MRSA Infections
The new guidelines recommend dosing vancomycin to achieve an area under the curve to minimum inhibitor concentration (AUC/MIC) ratio of ≥ 400.