January 2012 Aging Population

Renee Advincula is motivated by the impact she has on patients' lives and health.

Weight loss has many health benefits, but patients must be sure to maintain good nutrition throughout the process.

When older patients are deficient in vitamins B and D, calcium, and iron, dietary supplementation can help them find nutritional balance.

Immigration status is the key issue in this case for a group of pharmacists who hold "limited licenses."

Requiring photo identification for the pick-up of controlled substances whold help reduce their availability on the street.

Keeping patients educated and adherent to treatment can help prevent further vision loss due to glaucoma.

When scabies, bedbugs, and other infestations impact the nursing homes, pharmacists can help staff and patients cope.

Senior centers provide an excellent opportunity for pharmacists to hone their patient care skills.

The FDA appoved Gralise (gabapentin) for the management of postherpetic neuralgia in adult patients.

In this unusual interaction, oral contraceptives act as the precipitant rather than the object drug.

Despite their differences, pharmacists in the community and ambulatory care settings can share risk-reduction strategies.

The treatment of atrial fibrillation focuses on restoring a normal heart rate and sinus rhythm and preventing thromboembolic events.

Pharmacists who want to enter specialty pharmacy can mitigate the risks by educating themselves on the market.