February 2014 Autoimmune Disorders

Pharmacist pet peeves involving insurance problems, e-script instructions, panicked patients, and questions patients would prefer not to bother their doctor with.

A US House of Representatives vote to restore $85 million in sequestered funds to the FDA brings the hope of speeding up the approval process for brand name, generic, and biologic medications.

Case studies involving hot flashes and malaria prophylaxis.

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

A significant proportion of teens who were perinatally infected with HIV are at an increased risk for developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.

The costs associated with pharmacies purchasing generic drugs have increased greatly enough to warrant a congressional hearing, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.

Our round-up of the latest generic products.

As social media becomes established as a viable marketing platform, how can pharmacists use technology to promote their practice?

The prevalence of hepatitis C virus varies significantly among different subtypes of Hispanics in the United States, a new study finds.

Recommendations from health care professionals may improve uptake of the human papillomavirus vaccine, according to a systematic review.

Early antibiotic prescription and use of combination therapy for severe cases of pneumonia have increased and have helped to save lives in the intensive care unit, according to a recent European study.

Patients with HIV and AIDS who abuse alcohol are more likely to be nonadherent to antiretroviral treatment, a recent study conducted in Vietnam finds.

Fewer opioid treatment programs are offering onsite testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections, despite guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending routine HIV testing in all health care settings.

Cmdr Burke connects with the OSU College of Pharmacy's program for reducing prescription drug abuse.

When a pharmacist pleads guilty to charges related to controlled substances and is then notified by federal authorities that he will be excluded from participating in federal health programs, can he avoid the consequences of his guilty plea?

Therapy for Sjögren's syndrome must be tailored to the individual patient.

Often misdiagnosed, vitamin B12 deficiency can place children at high risk for permanent brain injury.

Promoting vaccination against Streptococcus pneumoniae can prevent meningitis and related complications.

Brown bag counseling sessions do not have to be time-consuming or burdensome.

Pharmacists can learn about the pathophysiology, presentation, and management of allergic rhinitis.

‹Prevention and early treatment are key to stopping Lyme disease.

The runners-up in our third annual essay contest tell their stories.

The winner of our third annual essay contest shares her story.

Our round-up of the latest Rx products.

Finding ways to help patients take their medicine as prescribed by their physician will not only help drive better health outcomes but also reduce costs.

Pharmacists should be prepared to counsel patients on the appropriateness of homeopathic medicine.