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January 2013 The Aging Population
Kidney Transplantation: A Pharmacist-Focused Discussion of Common Clinical Issues Related to Comorbidities, Renal Function, and Organ Rejection
January 18, 2013
Article
Continuing Education
Parkinson's Disease Patients Demonstrate High Risk for Dementia
January 15, 2013
Article
Alzheimer's Disease Watch
Seniors & Disasters
January 14, 2013
Article
Feature Focus
The pharmacist can serve as an essential care provider for elders when disasters occur.
Affordable Care Act Regards Pharmacists as Health Care Providers, Not Just Prescription Dispensers
January 14, 2013
Article
Guest Commentary
Law sets precedent for pharmacists to provide cognitive care-and charge for it
The Wave of the Future is Here--Specialty Drugs
January 14, 2013
Article
Guest Commentary
Independent community pharmacists are well positioned to aid patients with specialty medications.
Insomnia in Elders
January 14, 2013
Article
Counseling Focus
In seniors, insomnia is an often overlooked chronic condition that can have serious health consequences.
Ignore Computer Alerts at Your Peril?
January 14, 2013
Article
Legal Focus
Overriding a drug interaction warning can lead to deadly consequences.
Update on Abuse-Resistant Formulations
January 14, 2013
Article
Legal Focus
Should abuse-deterring features be required for approval of new opioids?
Welcome to Pharmville: Virtual Community Puts Theory into Practice
January 14, 2013
Article
Technology News
Patients with Diabetes at Increased Risk of Oral Health Problems
January 14, 2013
Article
Diabetes Watch
Fighting Free Radicals: Do You Need Antioxidants?
January 14, 2013
Article
Patient Education
Patients may have questions about taking antioxidants.
Dementia: Many Shades of Gray
January 11, 2013
Article
Rx Focus
Alzheimer's may be the most recognized form, but it does not account for all dementias in the elderly.
The Next-Generation Pharmacist: Honoring the Best
January 11, 2013
Article
Editor's Note
As pharmacists emerge as leaders in health care, this program honors the field' brightest stars.
OTC Multivitamins for Middle Age and Beyond
January 11, 2013
Article
OTC Focus
The nutritional deficits of aging patients can be addressed with OTC supplements.
Staying Clear-Eyed: A Guide to OTC Ophthalmic Supplements
January 11, 2013
Article
OTC Focus
Supplements for age-related eye disease may be appropriate for some older patients.
Medicated Shampoos: Washing Away Childhood Complaints
January 11, 2013
Article
OTC Focus
Dandruff, lice, and ringworm can bring parents to the pharmacy counter looking for solutions.
How the Clot Factors
January 11, 2013
Article
Anticoagulation Counseling
New treatments for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation require patient-specific assessment.
Rare But Serious Drug Interactions
January 11, 2013
Article
Drug Interactions
In the case of severe but infrequent interactions, pharmacist awareness is key.
ActHIB Component of 2-Vial Pentacel is Repeatedly Missed
January 11, 2013
Article
Medication Safety
This childhood vaccine given as 1 shot requires mixing of 2 components, leading to omission errors.
New FDA Actions: Amarin's Vascepa
January 11, 2013
Article
Rx Product News Profile
Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce triglycerides in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia.