March 2013 Central Nervous System

Government programs can assist with student loan repayment.

The prevention of plaque and tartar buildup can boost overall health.

The latest OTC vitamins and minerals and treatments for sore throat, hot flashes, clogged ears, foot pain, daytime fatigue, irritated skin, sinus symptoms, heartburn, and children's cough.

Patients may have questions about their uncomfortable leg sensations.

This state of continuous, unremitting seizure can be life-threatening and requires prompt emergency intervention.

Lead is omnipresent and continues to cause serious health problems.

Increasing public awareness of venous thromboembolism can help to encourage preventive medical attention.

A study found that functional, motor, and independence levels deteriorated at a faster rate in women with Huntington's disease than in men with the condition.

State prescription-monitoring programs will now have access to a wealth of VA hospital data.

A recent study offers encouraging new information on hemorrhage risk.

Parkinson's patients drove at night, in bad weather, during rush hour, and on highways more than they reported.

Independent verification of drug doses can prevent mix-ups and misinterpretation.

New Rx products for reduction of the severity of varicella symptoms, treatment of mild to moderate dementia, pregnancy prevention, and HIV/AIDS-related complications.

Almost half of study participants with diabetes had osteoarthritis compared with 26% of participants without diabetes.

Fycompa (perapanel) tablets are approved for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 12 years and older.

The pharmacist can play an important role in the treatment of patients with anger management problems.

This month's pet peeves include gripes about impatient patients, insurance hassles, and questions about foreign meds.

Medicinal use of cannabis is gaining acceptance despite a lack of published treatment guidelines.

This month's column addresses compounding with glycolic acid.

A trial court rules that the Federal Controlled Substances Act does not preempt the Medical Marijuana Act.

McKaya Schmit guided patients through a natural disaster.

A new wave of mobile applications encourages disease management on the go.