November 2015 Cough, Cold, & Flu
Child Pain Treatment Decisions Seem to Depend on Race
November 20, 2015
Article
Pain Management Watch
Black children with severe pain are less likely to receive opioids in emergency departments than white children, a recent study suggests.
Placebo Effect Becoming More Powerful
November 20, 2015
Article
Pain Management Watch
The placebo effect is growing stronger in US clinical trials for chronic pain medications, according to a recent study.
Tramadol Could Have Serious Side Effects in Children
November 20, 2015
Article
Pain Management Watch
Citing a rare, yet serious risk of slowed breathing, the FDA is evaluating the use of the opioid pain medication tramadol in the pediatric population.
Intranasal Corticosteroids for Allergic Rhinitis: Considerations for Product Selection
November 17, 2015
Article
Pharmacist Education
Cholesterol Drugs Lower Stroke Risk in Older Adults
November 17, 2015
Article
Cholesterol Watch
Although lipid-lowering medications are most commonly used to treat high cholesterol, the results of a recent study indicate that these drugs could also be used to reduce the risk of stroke in older populations.
High Cholesterol Delayed by Elevated Cardiorespiratory Fitness
November 17, 2015
Article
Cholesterol Watch
Men who maintain higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness may be able to delay blood cholesterol level increases that typically occur with aging by up to 15 years.
High HDL Function Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk
November 17, 2015
Article
Cholesterol Watch
The results of a recent study suggest that patients' HDL function may be a better indicator of their heart disease risk than their HDL levels.
Colds, Flu May Increase Stroke Risk in Children
November 17, 2015
Article
Cough & Cold Watch
Although children rarely experience a stroke, the results of a recent study suggest that colds, flu, and minor infections may lead to a temporary increase in stroke risk among kids.
Cold Symptoms Shortened by Zinc Lozenges
November 17, 2015
Article
Cough & Cold Watch
The results of a recent study have affirmed the effectiveness of zinc acetate lozenges in shortening the duration of a number of common cold symptoms.
Short Sleepers More Likely to Develop Cold
November 17, 2015
Article
Cough & Cold Watch
Those who do not get enough sleep could be more susceptible to catching the common cold.
HHS Seeking Public Comment on mHealth Privacy Concerns from Developers
November 17, 2015
Article
Technology News
The HHS Office for Civil Rights recently launched a platform through which developers of mobile health technology and others interested in the intricacies of HIPAA privacy protection standards may submit and review questions.
Pet Peeves (November 2015)
November 17, 2015
Article
Pet Peeves
Read about inpatient patients, drive-thru misuses, and other pet peeves.
Antiplatelet Agents in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Interventions for Hospital and Community Pharmacists
November 17, 2015
Article
Continuing Education
This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Merck, Sharp and Dohme Corp.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Helping Patients Access Appropriate Treatment in an Era of Investigation and Discovery
November 17, 2015
Article
Continuing Education
This Continuing Education activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Allergan Inc. and Prometheus Laboratories, Inc.
Can You Read These Rxs? (November 2015)
November 17, 2015
Article
Can You Read These Rxs?
Can you you figure out what these prescriptions say?
Generic Product News (November 2015)
November 16, 2015
Article
Generic Times Product NEWS
Read about the new generic products featured in November.
FDA to Approve Generics Based on Draft Labeling
November 16, 2015
Article
Generic Times News
The FDA's Office of Generic Drugs will no longer require final printed labeling to approve Abbreviated New Drug Applications.
Helping Patients at Home and Abroad
November 16, 2015
Article
RESPy Awards
Salin Nhean, a pharmacy student at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, strives to provide quality care to patients across the globe.
A Year in Review
November 16, 2015
Article
Specialty Pharmacy Focus
The Medicare Modernization Act, passed in 2003, is shifting the community pharmacy landscape, enabling pharmacists to use their clinical background beyond the prescription dispensing role.
Child Health Care at Retail Clinics
November 13, 2015
Article
Retail Clinics
Pediatric health care in the retail clinic setting has been a hot-button issue since the walk-in clinic first entered into big-box stores and pharmacy retailers in the early 2000s.
Winter Colds: Survival Guide
November 13, 2015
Article
Patient Education
Colds are caused by a viral infection in the upper airways, sinuses, throat, and nose.
Controlling Flu-Like Symptoms
November 13, 2015
Article
Brown Bag Consult
In addition to encouraging flu shots, health care professionals can encourage patients to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze and to thoroughly wash their hands throughout the day.
Upper Respiratory Infections: The Lowdown
November 13, 2015
Article
Counseling Focus
About 25 million Americans see a physician for an upper respiratory infection every year.
Cough: Navigating the Classifications
November 13, 2015
Article
Feature Focus
A cough is the body's natural reflex to help clear irritants from the throat and the airways of the lungs, but it can also be a symptom of a medical problem or an adverse effect of some medications.
Statute of Limitations Applied to Suit Against Pharmacist
November 12, 2015
Article
Legal Focus
When a patient waited 3-and-a-half years to initiate a lawsuit against a pharmacy for a dispensing error, was that a timely filing under the relevant state law?
How to Handle Pharmacy Robberies: Part 2
November 12, 2015
Article
Legal Focus
Pharmacy employees need to do everything they can to identify suspects.
Rx Product News (November 2015)
November 12, 2015
Article
Rx Product News
Read about the new Rx Products featured in November.
Entresto
November 12, 2015
Article
Rx Product News Profile
Entresto is a combination of a first-in-class neprilysin inhibitor and an angiotensin receptor blocker indicated for the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
Vancomycin Injection for Oral Use Given Intramuscularly
November 11, 2015
Article
Medication Safety
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices received a report from a long-term care pharmacy that discovered administration errors at 2 of the LTC facilities it serviced.
Whooping Cough: An Unwelcome Return
November 11, 2015
Article
Rx Focus
Between 1920 and 1950, an average of 200,000 Americans developed whooping cough each year.
Absolute Versus Relative Risk
November 11, 2015
Article
Drug Interactions
The results of a recent study suggest that there is a modest increase in the risk of intracranial hemorrhage when NSAIDs are combined with antidepressants compared with antidepressants alone.
OTC Product News (November 2015)
November 10, 2015
Article
OTC Product News
Read about the new OTC Products featured in November.
Fighting the Flu: Your Best Defenses
November 10, 2015
Article
OTC Focus
Pharmacists can be a fundamental educational resource for patients by providing information regarding the transmission and prevention of the influenza virus.
Are You Building a Career?
November 10, 2015
Article
Editor's Note
I have held a number of different jobs as a pharmacist, but I have had only one career.
Self-Care for Colds, Coughs, and Viral Ailments
November 10, 2015
Article
OTC Case Studies
Which OTC products should these pharmacists recommend?