March 2015 Central Nervous System

April 09, 2015

The clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics is an exciting area that is showing promise of enhancing the quality of patient care.

March 24, 2015

March 23, 2015

Nearly one in 5 adults with epilepsy show symptoms of attentiondeficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a recent study.

March 23, 2015

According to recent research published on behalf of the International League Against Epilepsy, most patients and caregivers want to be educated about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

March 23, 2015

According to new research, stomach sleepers with epilepsy may be at higher risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

March 23, 2015

At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the show-stealing technology was not a fancy new tablet, a wearable device, or a smartphone with lots of features. Instead, the technology category to which those products belong became the show's sweetheart.

March 20, 2015

A study examining the frequently used pyrethroid pesticide deltamethrin suggests that the substance may affect the development of the brain's dopamine system, potentially increasing the risk of ADHD in children.

March 20, 2015

Can you figure out what these prescriptions say?

March 20, 2015

Read about the new generic products featured in March.

March 20, 2015

Read about know-it-all nurses, unhelpful product e-mails, and other pet peeves.

March 20, 2015

A recent study examining the therapeutic benefits of deep brain stimulation in treating Parkinson's symptoms has deemed lowfrequency stimulation to be superior to high-frequency stimulation in improving patients' swallowing dysfunction and freezing of gait.

March 20, 2015

While depression is among the most predominant nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a recent study has concluded that it often goes untreated in many Parkinson's patients.

March 20, 2015

A recent study suggests that the hops frequently brewed into beer may hold a key to preventing brain cell damage and staving off the development of neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's disease.

March 20, 2015

ADHD and conduct disorder may be associated with increased alcohol and tobacco use in in young adolescents, a study indicates.

March 20, 2015

While evidence suggests that children with ADHD fare better when treated with both stimulant medication and behavior therapy, a study has found that many of the children who are prescribed ADHD medication do not receive psychotherapy.

March 20, 2015

What should these pharmacists do?

March 19, 2015

For Jillian Beneventi, a pharmacy student at the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, no element of her work as a future pharmacist is as important as the relationships she builds with her patients.

March 18, 2015

Marijuana has been used for medicinal purposes for more than 3000 years.

March 18, 2015

Although patients frequently visit multiple physician specialists for various conditions, weight and nutritional concerns are often overlooked. Pharmacists can be instrumental in identifying and helping patients with weight management issues and eating disorders.

March 17, 2015

Vertigo can reduce quality of life and increase the risk of falls and injury.

March 17, 2015

Good credit, a minimal amount of cash, and the skill set to manage a small business are all it takes to purchase/finance a pharmacy.

March 17, 2015

A medication dispensing error at a pharmacy, in which the directions for use were mislabeled, resulted in the hospitalization of a child. May the parents maintain a lawsuit against the pharmacy for damages?

March 17, 2015

The places affected by nighttime diversion are emergency departments and 24-hour and late-night pharmacies.

March 16, 2015

Retail clinics are making preventive health care more acccessible, affordable, and pervasive.

March 16, 2015

Left untreated, depression can become chronic and refractory.

March 16, 2015

Read about the new Rx Products featured in March.

March 16, 2015

March 13, 2015

March 12, 2015

Warfarin has been used for over half a century, and its interactions with other drugs have been exhaustively investigated.

March 12, 2015

In light of an ongoing influx of new and novel vaccines, an ever-increasing array of combination vaccines, special precautions associated with certain vaccines, and frequently changing immunization recommendations, it is crucial that pharmacies and other practice sites examine their processes and implement risk-reduction strategies.

March 12, 2015

The new target-specific oral anticoagulants, which include dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban, and edoxaban have demonstrated safety and efficacy in the treatment of venous thromboembolism.

March 12, 2015

The FDA has approved Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin and metformin HCl extended-release tablets) as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with both dapagliflozin and metformin is appropriate.

March 12, 2015

Bipolar disorder can be managed with a variety of FDA-approved pharmacologic treatment options.

March 10, 2015

Read about the new OTC Products featured in March.

March 10, 2015

Research has shown that St. John's wort could help patients suffering from depression.

March 10, 2015

The value of a good night's sleep is often underestimated until one experiences insomnia. Left untreated, insomnia can negatively impact an individual's health, ability to perform routine tasks, and overall quality of life.

March 09, 2015

Could proponents of this legislation be more interested in protecting market share in the name of patient safety?