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In the real world of pharmacy practice, many teachable moments escape in a sea of ever-increasing demands placed on the pharmacist, and not every patient responds positively to friendly encouragement on their choices.

Are all products labeled "natural" safe and do they really improve symptoms? Pharmacists can answer these and other questions patients have about herbal supplements.

Gout is a chronic, inflammatory form of arthritis that is increasing in prevalence in the United States. There are a variety of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for treating and preventing flares of gout.

Now that the mid-term elections are over, it's time to consider what the results may mean for health care in this country.

How will changes brought by the election affect the future of health care reform?