March 2013 Central Nervous System

March 22, 2013

March 19, 2013

Government programs can assist with student loan repayment.

March 19, 2013

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013

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.

March 18, 2013

Patients may have questions about their uncomfortable leg sensations.

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

Lead is omnipresent and continues to cause serious health problems.

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013

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.

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

A recent study offers encouraging new information on hemorrhage risk.

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

This month's column addresses compounding with glycolic acid.

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

McKaya Schmit guided patients through a natural disaster.

March 18, 2013

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

March 18, 2013

New generic products for male pattern hair loss, cholesterol reduction, serious infections, and dermatoses of the scalp

March 18, 2013

New epinephrine auto injector provides audio and visual cues when administering treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions.

March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013

Our guide to the latest mobile health apps, including Pharmacy Times OTC Guide and apps for pharmacy techs studying for certification, disease detectives, allergy forecasts, and clinical trials.

March 15, 2013

In many cases, the FDA is not getting the information it needs to oversee plans submitted by drug manufacturers to ensure that potentially risky drugs are used safely, according to a recently released government report.

March 15, 2013

March 15, 2013

March 15, 2013

Artificial intelligence tools have the potential to help pharmacists.

March 15, 2013

Patients have a variety of options for self-treatment of common and plantar warts.

March 14, 2013

A supplement based on a symposium conducted at the 47th American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition.

March 13, 2013

Vaccination is crucial for older adults and patients with chronic disease.

March 13, 2013

Compliance with most adult vaccine recommendations is still low due to financial and informational barriers.