March 2013 Central Nervous System
Cost Containment for Argatroban Through Reduction in Drug Waste: Experience at a Single Center
March 22, 2013
Article
Pharmacist to Pharmacist
Student Loan Forgiveness: Pharmacist's Public Service Positions Can Help
March 19, 2013
Article
Career Ladder
Government programs can assist with student loan repayment.
Benefits of Good Oral Hygiene
March 18, 2013
Article
OTC Focus
The prevention of plaque and tartar buildup can boost overall health.
OTC Product News
March 18, 2013
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OTC Product News
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.
Restless Legs Syndrome: Learning to Live with It
March 18, 2013
Article
Patient Education
Patients may have questions about their uncomfortable leg sensations.
Status Epilepticus: When Seizures Don't Stop
March 18, 2013
Article
Rx Focus
This state of continuous, unremitting seizure can be life-threatening and requires prompt emergency intervention.
Lead Poisoning: Why Won't This Problem Go Away?
March 18, 2013
Article
Pharmacist to Pharmacist
Lead is omnipresent and continues to cause serious health problems.
A Continued Call to Action
March 18, 2013
Article
Anticoagulation Counseling
Increasing public awareness of venous thromboembolism can help to encourage preventive medical attention.
Huntington's Progresses Faster in Women
March 18, 2013
Article
CNS Watch
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.
Drug Diversion and Abuse: VA Agrees to PMP Database Dump
March 18, 2013
Article
Legal Focus
State prescription-monitoring programs will now have access to a wealth of VA hospital data.
Warfarin and Levothyroxine Revisited
March 18, 2013
Article
Drug Interactions
A recent study offers encouraging new information on hemorrhage risk.
Parkinson's Patients Riskier Drivers than Their Self-Reports Show
March 18, 2013
Article
CNS Watch
Parkinson's patients drove at night, in bad weather, during rush hour, and on highways more than they reported.
Two Examples of Name-Related Medication Errors
March 18, 2013
Article
Medication Safety
Independent verification of drug doses can prevent mix-ups and misinterpretation.
Rx Product News
March 18, 2013
Article
Rx Product News
New Rx products for reduction of the severity of varicella symptoms, treatment of mild to moderate dementia, pregnancy prevention, and HIV/AIDS-related complications.
Diabetes May Be an Osteoarthritis Risk Factor
March 18, 2013
Article
Diabetes Watch
Almost half of study participants with diabetes had osteoarthritis compared with 26% of participants without diabetes.
New Drug Review: Eisai Inc's Fycompa
March 18, 2013
Article
Rx Product News Profile
Fycompa (perapanel) tablets are approved for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 12 years and older.
Violence & Aggression: Nature or Nurture-Can Meds Help?
March 18, 2013
Article
Features
The pharmacist can play an important role in the treatment of patients with anger management problems.
Pet Peeves
March 18, 2013
Article
Pet Peeves
This month's pet peeves include gripes about impatient patients, insurance hassles, and questions about foreign meds.
Medical Marijuana Potential and Pitfalls
March 18, 2013
Article
Counseling Focus
Medicinal use of cannabis is gaining acceptance despite a lack of published treatment guidelines.
Your Compounding Questions Answered
March 18, 2013
Article
Compounding
This month's column addresses compounding with glycolic acid.
Pharmacy Law: Legalization of Marijuana Use
March 18, 2013
Article
Legal Focus
A trial court rules that the Federal Controlled Substances Act does not preempt the Medical Marijuana Act.
Putting Classroom Learning to the Test
March 18, 2013
Article
RESPy Awards
McKaya Schmit guided patients through a natural disaster.
Diabetes Apps: Impacting Patients' Lives
March 18, 2013
Article
Directions in Pharmacy
A new wave of mobile applications encourages disease management on the go.
Generic Product News
March 18, 2013
Article
Generic Times News
New generic products for male pattern hair loss, cholesterol reduction, serious infections, and dermatoses of the scalp
Anaphylaxis Medication Harnesses Tech Innovations
March 18, 2013
Article
Technology News
New epinephrine auto injector provides audio and visual cues when administering treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions.
Health App Wrap
March 18, 2013
Article
Health App Wrap
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.
Report: FDA Lacks Information Necessary to Monitor Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies
March 15, 2013
Article
News Briefs
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.
Can Watson Really Practice Medicine
March 15, 2013
Article
Editor's Note
Artificial intelligence tools have the potential to help pharmacists.
Nonprescription Treatments for Warts
March 15, 2013
Article
OTC Focus
Patients have a variety of options for self-treatment of common and plantar warts.
Clinical Pearls to Improve Safety and Patient Care in the Hospital Setting: Addressing Challenges of Insulin Therapy
March 14, 2013
Article
Pharmacist to Pharmacist
A supplement based on a symposium conducted at the 47th American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition.
The Good Fight: Preventing Influenza & Pneumococcal Pneumonia
March 13, 2013
Article
Special Section: Immunizations & Vaccinations
Vaccination is crucial for older adults and patients with chronic disease.
Roll Up Your Sleeves: Adult Immunizations
March 13, 2013
Article
Special Section: Immunizations & Vaccinations
Compliance with most adult vaccine recommendations is still low due to financial and informational barriers.