April 2014 Allergy & Asthma

New research suggests that nurses who are exposed to disinfecting cleaners while on the job may be at an increased risk for developing asthma.

Educating teens about the negative effects that sun exposure can have on their appearance may motivate them to use sunscreen more than teaching them about skin cancer, new research suggests.

According to the results of a recent study conducted in England, survivors of nonmelanoma skin cancer may be at an increased risk for developing other types of cancer. The risk was particularly strong among young patients.

Patients with an established dermatologist may be more likely to detect early-stage melanoma than those without, the results of a study indicate.

Our latest round-up of difficult-to-read scripts.

Case studies dealing with insomnia and painful urination with flank pain.

Pharmacists can learn about the available interventions for smoking cessation.

According to the results of a recent study, self-reports of food allergies among children have dramatically increased in the United States over the past few decades, with the greatest increases observed among non-Hispanic blacks.

Allergy prevalence among Americans older than 5 years is the same across different regions of the country, the results of a recent study indicate.

Women in early pregnancy who eat foods to which children are commonly allergic may help reduce their child's risk for allergies and asthma, suggest the results of a recent study.

As health care providers work to reduce hospital readmissions, pharmacists and technology may provide a solution.

When a registered nurse kills her spouse using medications from the care facility where she works, and then her son files a wrongful-death lawsuit against the facility, may the lawsuit proceed?

Heading back to school after summer vacation may increase the risk for asthma exacerbations among children with the condition, the results of a recent study suggest.

Children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may be more likely to be diagnosed with asthma as well, according to the results of a new study.

This information can help food allergy patients find ways to cope.

Our round-up of new generic products.

There has been quite a bit of chatter among law enforcement authorities and health professionals about the launch of this extended-release hydrocodone product.

After almost 70 years, bacitracin's good reputation is changing.

Demonstrating success is critical to building a long-term care business. How can your pharmacy make a difference?

Patient education on asthma can reduce related hospitalizations, emergency visits, and deaths.

Pharmacists can take measures to help schoolchildren with allergies and asthma.

Brand name extension is a term used to describe the reuse of a well-known proprietary name to introduce a new product that may contain an active ingredient different from the active ingredient in the original product.

Many homeopathic allergy medications are marketed to be natural, safe, and effective.

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a well-described adverse drug reaction that can occur with heparin administration and lead to devastating thromboembolic complications.

The FDA has approved Anoro Ellipta (GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance, Inc) for maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.