March 2014 Mental Health
Migraines Not More Prevalent in RLS Patients
March 17, 2014
Article
RLS Watch
Although research has associated migraines with restless legs syndrome, the results of a new study suggest that migraines are not more common in patients with the condition.
RLS Symptoms Worse in the Summer
March 17, 2014
Article
RLS Watch
According to the results of a recent study, symptoms associated with restless legs syndrome change depending on the season and are most severe during the summer.
Late-Night Snacking Common Among RLS Patients
March 17, 2014
Article
RLS Watch
New research finds that patients with restless legs syndrome often feel compelled to eat late at night, and that the habit may lead to an increase in body mass index.
Higher Vitamin D Level May Improve Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
March 17, 2014
Article
Parkinson's Disease Watch
The results of a new study found that higher levels of vitamin D were associated with improved cognition and mood in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Pesticides Linked to Increased Parkinson's Disease Risk
March 17, 2014
Article
Parkinson's Disease Watch
Exposure to common pesticides may increase the risk for Parkinson's disease, the results of a recent study suggest.
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Parkinson's Disease Patients Drive
March 17, 2014
Article
Parkinson's Disease Watch
Deep brain stimulation may help patients with Parkinson's disease improve their driving, according to a study conducted in Germany.
Obesity May Affect Hearing
March 17, 2014
Article
Outlook Obesity
A recent study found that women with higher body mass indices and larger waist circumferences may be at an increased risk for hearing loss.
Healthy Diets Don't Cost Much More Than Unhealthy Ones
March 17, 2014
Article
Outlook Obesity
Although many Americans may believe that a healthy diet is an expensive one, a recent study found that the cost difference between healthy and unhealthy foods is small.
Case Studies
March 17, 2014
Article
Case Studies
Case studies involving penicillin allergy and rhinosinusitis.
Can You Read These Rxs?
March 17, 2014
Article
Can You Read These Rxs?
Our latest round-up of barely legible scripts.
Making Sense of Allergic Rhinitis: Key Points in Optimizing Patient Counseling Strategies
March 17, 2014
Article
Continuing Education
Pharmacists can learn to apply counseling strategies to help address common patient questions to achieve optimal symptom relief in allergic rhinitis.
Examining New Treatment Strategies Aimed at Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Multidisciplinary Discussion
March 17, 2014
Article
Continuing Education
Pharmacists can learn about educating patients on the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation, monitoring anticoagulation therapy, and participating in disease management opportunities.
Living with ADHD
March 14, 2014
Article
Patient Education
Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a long-term condition, it can be managed with proper treatment.
Drug Diversion and Abuse: The Future of Rx Abuse
March 14, 2014
Article
Legal Focus
Our columnist sees a bright future for abuse-resistant formulations.
Pharmacy Law: What Does It Mean to Revoke a Pharmacist's License to Practice
March 14, 2014
Article
Legal Focus
A pharmacist is told that a board of pharmacy hearing may result in the revocation of his license to practice. May he challenge the decision in court by alleging that he was not alerted to the possibility of permanent revocation?
Total Store Expo, Take 2
March 14, 2014
Article
Features
NACDS anticipates another successful conference in Boston this August.
GPhA Study Finds Economic Consequences in Proposed FDA Rule
March 14, 2014
Article
Generic Times News
A proposed rule changing drug labeling permissions would add $4 billion to the nation's annual health care costs, finds a study sponsored by the Generic Pharmaceutical Association.
Generic Product News
March 14, 2014
Article
Generic Times Product NEWS
Our round-up of new generic products.
DNA Sequencing, In the Palm of Your Hand
March 14, 2014
Article
Technology News
A molecular geneticist has set out to crowdfund his dream of producing a less time-consuming method of analyzing and sequencing DNA.
Anxiety Disorders: Real Disease, Real Treatment
March 14, 2014
Article
Counseling Focus
Pharmacists can emphasize to patients that anxiety is a real disease with effective treatments.
Living with Lupus
March 14, 2014
Article
Patient Education
Genetics, the environment, and hormones may play a role in lupus.
Switching Antiepileptic Drugs: Benefits Versus Risks
March 13, 2014
Article
Rx Focus
Changing antiepileptic drugs might improve seizure control and/or reduce adverse effects, but the risks of a switch must be considered.
Patient-Centered Care: Warfarin Nonadherence in Patients with Mental Health Conditions
March 13, 2014
Article
Anticoagulation Counseling
The influence of mental illness on adherence among patients who should be taking warfarin is not well understood.
Trokendi XR by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc
March 13, 2014
Article
Rx Product News Profile
Trokendi XR (topiramate) is an antiepileptic drug FDA approved for treating partial-onset seizures and primary, generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 10 years and older and for adjunctive use in children as young as 6 years with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or partial-onset seizures.
Performance-Enhancing Drugs: A New Reality in Sports?
March 13, 2014
Article
Feature Focus
Doping violates the spirit of sports and is dangerous.
Pharmacy Heroes: Extraordinary Stories
March 13, 2014
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Feature Focus
This new series highlights pharmacists who have gone the "extra mile" to help others.
New Specialty Drugs
March 13, 2014
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Feature Focus
In 2013, many new medications and new indications were approved.
Insomnia: Helping Patients Catch Some Zs
March 12, 2014
Article
OTC Focus
Insomnia is one of the most prevalent patient complaints, ranking third after headaches and the common cold.
Migraines: Responding to the Pain
March 12, 2014
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OTC Focus
Patients require careful assessment before OTC analgesics for migraines can be recommended.
FDA Clamps Down on Indian Drug Makers
March 11, 2014
Article
News Briefs
While visiting India from February 10 to 18, 2014, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, MD, announced plans to increase regulation of pharmaceutical manufacturers in the country amid concerns about the safety of medications they produce.
FDA Plans to Overhaul Regulation of OTC Medications
March 11, 2014
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News Briefs
The FDA announced plans to hold a meeting on March 25 and 26, 2014, to discuss potential changes to regulation of OTC medications.
Report: Drug Shortages Persist, Despite FDA Efforts
March 11, 2014
Article
News Briefs
The FDA has used its recently increased power to combat drug shortages nimbly, but so far the agency has not succeeded in reducing the overall number of shortages, according to a report.
Medication Adherence: Getting Patients' Buy-in
March 11, 2014
Article
Editor's Note
Medication synchronization programs have been promoted as an important tool to improve medication adherence.
Self-Care: Central Nervous System Disorders
March 11, 2014
Article
OTC Case Studies
OTC case studies involving insomnia, anxiety, depression and headache.
Older Drugs Are Still Involved in Mix-ups
March 11, 2014
Article
Medication Safety
Medications that have been on the market for quite some time are not immune to medication errors, even errors involving drug name confusion.
Serotonin Syndrome: Myths and Misconceptions
March 11, 2014
Article
Drug Interactions
Serotonin syndrome was one of the first serious drug interactions ever described, with the first cases reported more than 50 years ago.
Spring Cleaning Your Patients' Medicine Cabinets
March 11, 2014
Article
Brown Bag Consult
By relying on medication reconciliation, hospital pharmacists can prevent errors that occur when a patient's medications include prescription and/or OTC drugs and herbal and/or dietary supplements.