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New Mothers Don't Often Receive Infant Care Recommendations
Many new mothers do not receive advice from physicians on how to care for their infants, which opens opportunities for pharmacists to provide patient education.
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Legionnaires' Disease: What Pharmacists Can Do
Two New Yorkers have died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak, and now a college in Pennsylvania is treating its cooling towers after an employee tested positive for the flu-like disease.
New Rosacea Foam Treatment Approved by FDA
The FDA today approved azelaic acid foam 15% (Finacea) to treat inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea.
Two-Thirds of Older Diabetics Have Poor Glycemic Control
Pharmacists can play a vital role helping older patients manage their diabetes.
Social Life in College Benefits Health Later on
College-aged students should seek quantity over quality in social interactions, but the opposite advice should be taken by 30-year-olds.
Most Urban Employees Have a Serious Work Ethic
Do you slack off during rotations, or do you pull more than your own weight?
6 Things to Remember for the Upcoming Flu Season
Last year's flu vaccine efficacy was less than desirable, so pharmacists may have to work harder this year to encourage patients to get immunized again.
Pharmacy Ownership Boot Camp Empowers Female Pharmacists
To encourage and provide education for female pharmacists interested in becoming entrepreneurs, Cardinal Health held a Pharmacy Ownership Boot Camp at its Retail Business Conference.
Only 1 in 3 older adults with diabetes meet the American Diabetes Association's treatment targets for blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure.
FDA Approves Balloon Weight-Loss Device
The FDA approved a balloon device intended to help obese adult patients lose weight without invasive surgery.
DEA to Lead Another Drug Take-Back Day
Expanding upon efforts to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced plans for the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
5 Weight-Loss Counseling Points for Pharmacists
At the front lines of health care, pharmacists may be in a position to encourage obese patients to lose weight.
Nonstop Standing at Work May Cause Muscle Fatigue
Evidence found of a long-term effect on muscles, which could contribute to back disorders.
Emergency Contraception Use Growing Among Teen Girls
Pharmacists may have noticed greater emergency contraception (EC) use among teens over the last decade, a new US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study suggests.
Pharmacy Employee Pulls Gun to Stop Robber
A pharmacy employee recently thwarted a theft by pointing a gun at the suspected robber.
FDA Approves First Test to Distinguish HIV Types
Test distinguishes between HIV-1 antibodies, HIV-2 antibodies, and HIV-1 p24 antigen in human serum or plasma specimens.
First Test to Distinguish HIV Types Approved
The first diagnostic test that can differentiate between types of HIV infection has been approved by the FDA.
Pharmacy Compounding Missouri Lethal Injections Must Be Publicized
The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has violated the state's Sunshine Law by refusing to reveal the name of a pharmacy that compounds lethal injections, a Missouri judge ruled.
A Queer History of Quaalude
Methaqualone (Quaalude) use peaked in the 1970s, but interest in the powerful sedative peaked again when comedian Bill Cosby admitted to using the drugs to have sex with women.
How to Recover from an All-Nighter
Pharmacy students may have to pull a couple all-nighters throughout the school year to cram for exams or catch up on homework.
Many pharmacists are required to work on their feet for long hours, but that can have serious health consequences similar to sitting.
10 Tips to Prevent a Pharmacy Robbery
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) data indicate pharmacy robberies are on the rise.
Yik Yak Users Help Peers Cope with Depression
A social media app called Yik Yak is a somewhat unlikely tool for preventing suicide.
Very Few States Require HPV Vaccine
Only 2 US states require the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for adolescents.
Mother Charged After Child Wanders into Pharmacy Alone
Rite Aid pharmacy staff recently helped care for a 3-year-old boy who wandered into their store alone.
Pharmacist Credited with Saving Man's Life
A pharmacist's calm yet swift response in an emergency situation helped save a man's life.
Measles, Mumps Immunity Declining in Military Recruits
Measles and mumps immunity levels among US Air Force recruits don't seem high enough to prevent disease outbreak.
Thieving Pair Distracts Pharmacy Staff to Steal Perfume
A pair of thieves used distraction tactics to steal from an independent pharmacy in Katy, Texas.
Pharmacy Students Create Scholarship in Memory of Classmate
A late pharmacy student at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy will be remembered for his kindness, compassion, and now a scholarship named in his honor.
Feeling Depressed? Your Smartphone Detects It
Spending most of your time at home on your smartphone could signal depression.