June 2012 Women's Health

Updates on anticoagulation therapy and oral contraceptives, intracranial hemorrhage, and pulmonary embolisms are presented.

Cardiovascular disease, long considered a "man's disease" is a leading cause of death among women.

Patients should understand the importance of folic acid, iron, calcium, and omega-3s in pregnancy.

Jeffrey Gower's varied experience includes developing innovative diabetes programs and working with the Indian Health Service.

This continuing education activity addresses the factors that increase and decrease a woman's risk for breast cancer, and includes information for pharmacists to help provide evidence-based counseling on preventative measures.

Updates on anticoagulation therapy and oral contraceptives, intracranial hemorrhage, and pulmonary embolisms are presented.

Miscommunication or misinterpretation can lead to medication errors at several points in the dispensing process.

The extent to which patients metabolize enzymes can have a big impact on the effectiveness of their pharmacologic therapy.

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc's Bydureon (exentatide extended-release for injectable suspension) is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Education about available methods of emergency contraception can help guide decision making.

Approaching patients who are overweight or obese requires sensitivity and a supportive approach.

Prescriptions for controlled substances from emergency department physicians are a major source of diversion.