Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

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.

Headaches are a common health complaint, and selecting the right OTC product depends on the headache's type and intensity.

UTIs are one of the most common medical complaints of women; various OTC products for pain relief and UTI detection are available.

Approximately 75% of Americans report at least one symptom associated with insomnia throughout the year.

The use of multivitamin supplements may benefit elderly patients who do not receive adequate nutrients and have unique nutritional needs.

Approximately 27 million Americans have some degree of osteoarthritis; patients can benefit from pharmacist counseling when determining appropriateness of self-treatment with OTC medications.

When assisting patients in the selection of fiber supplements, pharmacists should remind patients to increase fiber intake gradually over time.

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.

Pharmacists have an important role to play in educating parents and caregivers about the problem of dextromethorphan abuse.

Many individuals choose to self-treat their pain; this article reviews the broad range of OTC products currently available.

OTC cough and cold products for the diabetes patient population.

Patients with diabetes face an increased risk for oral health problems.

A closer look at the herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine, following the CDC's recent recommendation that adults aged 60 and older be vaccinated.

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.

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.

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.

New guidelines for managing patients with atrial fibrillation emphasize stroke prevention.

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.

With more and more individuals establishing regular exercise routines, they will be seeking advice on the many products on the market to improve performance and endurance.

Reported outbreaks of MRSA highlight the need for greater public awareness of how these infections are transmitted, treated, and prevented.

Various treatment options are now available for patients with HIV. The 3 newest FDA approvals—maraviroc, raltegravir, and etravirine—are reviewed here.

More women than men die of cardiovascular disease, but awareness of this risk lags behind the troubling statistics.