March 2018 Central Nervous System

April 04, 2018

In 2017, the FDA reached new milestones with its highest number of generic drug approvals in a single month and a historic number of annual approvals, signaling promise for 2018.

April 03, 2018

The results of a recent study have indicated that caregivers can improve the quality of life of care home patients with dementia by increasing social interaction to at least 1 hour a week.

April 03, 2018

Despite recent concerns about proton pump inhibitor (PPI) safety, the results of a recently published study found no evidence that PPI use contributes to a higher risk of dementia or Alzheimer disease in older adults.

April 03, 2018

The results of a recent study show that individuals with a high body mass index (BMI) face a heightened risk of developing dementia compared with those who have a healthy BMI.

April 02, 2018

The results of a recent study have indicated that teenagers who experience a concussion face an elevated risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life.

April 02, 2018

For the first time, epilepsy rate estimates have been available for every state, totaling at least 3.4 million individuals living with the disorder.

April 02, 2018

Patients with early-stage Parkinson disease may be able to slow the progression of their condition by engaging in high-intensity exercise, according to the results of a recent study.

March 31, 2018

Pet Peeves featured in the March 2018 edition of Pharmacy Times.

March 30, 2018

Pharmacists are continuing to expand their role as health care providers with more direct patient care opportunities. Pharmacists working under the supervision of a physician can provide an annual wellness visit, which is an exam that focuses on the patient’s health, allowing them the opportunity to develop a personalized approach to health care and disease prevention.

March 30, 2018

Can you you figure out what these prescriptions say?

March 30, 2018

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, but treatable, disease characterized by airflow limitation and inflammation.

March 28, 2018

Ketamine, used by club goers to hallucinate and trip, is being studied to treat depression.

March 28, 2018

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental mental disorder characterized by difficulty paying attention, excessive activity, and/or impulsivity that interferes with development and/or functioning.

March 28, 2018

The FDA has approved Lyrica CR (pregabalin, Pfizer) for the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia.

March 28, 2018

March 27, 2018

Eliglustat, an inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthase, is a first-line treatment for adults with type 1 Gaucher disease.

March 27, 2018

Several new devices for the administration of inhaled medications have been introduced.

March 26, 2018

Rx products featured in the March 2018 issue of Pharmacy Times.

March 26, 2018

Brown bag consults can be essential educational and safety tools to measure and ensure quality care.

March 26, 2018

Depression, which affects 17% of Americans, is remarkably responsive to antidepressant therapy, but only if the patient actually takes the medication.

March 23, 2018

What should these pharmacists do?

March 21, 2018

Generic products featured in the March 2018 edition of Pharmacy Times.

March 20, 2018

Case studies with an OTC focus.

March 20, 2018

OTC analgesics are used extensively by many patients to self-treat and manage headaches. However, selecting these products may be overwhelming for some consumers, particularly those who have preexisting medical conditions or take other medications.

March 15, 2018

A team-based approach to diabetes patient care can help improve outcomes, according to a Pharmacy Times® Peer Exchange that addressed this subject recently.

March 12, 2018

Over-the-counter medications featured in the March 2018 issue of Pharmacy Times.

March 05, 2018

When a patient alleged that he met the qualifications for coverage under the Americans with Disabilities Act and filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging lack of accessibility at a local pharmacy, would he prevail?

March 05, 2018

Proposed federal legislation aims to achieve better health outcomes by giving patients with diabetes the freedom to decide which testing supplies work best for them.

March 04, 2018

It seems as if every couple of years, someone advocates anew that the prescription monitoring programs run by 49 states be consolidated and put under a national program.

March 01, 2018

US-based businesses and taxpayers have become increasingly frustrated with the double whammy of increasing spending on medications without the decreasing cost of care from a healthier population.

March 01, 2018

Pharmacists are truly the unsung heroes of the health care team. From educating to immunizing, pharmacists play an essential role in improving outcomes, yet it seems that the full scope of their work is too often underappreciated.

February 22, 2018

Continuing education activity featured in the March 2018 edition of Pharmacy Times.

February 15, 2018

Continuing education activity featured in the March 2018 edition of Pharmacy Times.