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Rx Focus: Management and Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
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A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Smoking Cessation Products
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Oral Care Products
Managing Rosacea: Facing Future Flare-ups
Ovulation and Pregnancy Tests
Yeast Infections
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy
Rapid Response: Anaphylaxis--Avoiding a Fatal Reaction
Optimal management of anaphylaxis is avoidance of known triggers, but if a reaction occurs, being prepared is crucial to successful treatment and preventing.
Probiotic Supplements: The "Good" Bugs
Research is providing encouraging evidence about the use of probiotics for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis.
New Guidelines Promote Better Management of Diabetes
Diabetes affects a large portion of the population. Therefore, clinicians need to continue to increase awareness about diabetes, the risk factors associated with the disease, and the importance of ongoing medical care.
Headache Relief
Headaches are a common health complaint, and selecting the right OTC product depends on the headache's type and intensity.
Urinary Tract Infections
UTIs are one of the most common medical complaints of women; various OTC products for pain relief and UTI detection are available.
Treating Insomnia
Approximately 75% of Americans report at least one symptom associated with insomnia throughout the year.
Multivitamins for the Senior Population
The use of multivitamin supplements may benefit elderly patients who do not receive adequate nutrients and have unique nutritional needs.
Joint Pain
Approximately 27 million Americans have some degree of osteoarthritis; patients can benefit from pharmacist counseling when determining appropriateness of self-treatment with OTC medications.
Understanding Pancreatic Enzyme Products
Fiber Supplements
When assisting patients in the selection of fiber supplements, pharmacists should remind patients to increase fiber intake gradually over time.
Acne Treatments
Acne affects an estimated 80% of the population between the ages of 11 and 30, and pharmacists are likely to encounter many patients seeking advice on their OTC options.
Prevention and Treatment of Influenza
Dextromethorphan Abuse
Pharmacists have an important role to play in educating parents and caregivers about the problem of dextromethorphan abuse.
Pain Relief
Many individuals choose to self-treat their pain; this article reviews the broad range of OTC products currently available.
Cough and Cold Products for Patients with Diabetes
OTC cough and cold products for the diabetes patient population.
Oral Care Products
Patients with diabetes face an increased risk for oral health problems.
Alteration of the Hormone-free Interval in Oral Contraception
CDC Recommends Herpes Zoster Vaccine for Older Adults
A closer look at the herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine, following the CDC's recent recommendation that adults aged 60 and older be vaccinated.
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Osteoarthritis
The 2 main causes of joint pain are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis may be treated with self-therapy—several recommendations and product choices are reviewed here.
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Acute Lower Back Pain
Back pain is a very common patient complaint—nearly everyone will experience it at some point in his or her lifetime. Counseling tips and OTC solutions are offered here.
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Herbal Supplements
The use of herbal supplements has increased in the last 10 to 15 years, and an estimated 25% of adults use one or more herbal supplements to treat a medical condition.
Aggressive AF Treatment Reduces Stroke Incidence-January 2008
New guidelines for managing patients with atrial fibrillation emphasize stroke prevention.
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Heartburn Products
An estimated 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and pharmacists need to be aware of the several classes of OTC products currently available to treat this common condition.