October 2013 Diabetes
Making Sense of Allergic Rhinitis: A Pharmacist's Primer on General Overview and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
October 24, 2013
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Continuing Education
Pharmacists can learn about current management of allergic rhinitis, including allergen avoidance, immunotherapy, and pharmacotherapy.
Pet Peeves
October 11, 2013
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Pet Peeves
Pharmacist pet peeves dealing with stock bottle design, dodgy electronic medical record software, NPI-number hassles, and late patients.
Case Studies
October 11, 2013
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Case Studies
This month's cases involve a patient prescribed 2 different medications with the same active ingredient and a patient who has struggled to quit smoking.
Diabetes Specialized Medication Therapy Management
October 11, 2013
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Medication Therapy Management Today
The impact of the community pharmacist on insulin therapy is explored.
Can You Read These Rxs?
October 11, 2013
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Can You Read These Rxs?
Our latest batch of scrbbled scripts. See if you can decipher them.
Dangerous Liaisons: Obesity and Diabetes
October 11, 2013
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Counseling Focus
Approximately 80% to 90% of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus are also obese.
Type 2 Diabetes
October 11, 2013
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Brown Bag Consult
Offering brown bag sessions to diabetes patients can help you monitor compliance in a patient dealing with a complex disease state as well as a number of other benefits.
Opportunities for Improving Outcomes with Insulin Injections
October 10, 2013
Article
Pharmacist to Pharmacist
Pharmacists can help improve adherence by providing patient counseling and guidance about the importance of needle selection and appropriate injection technique.
Research Team's Findings on Carbon Nanotubes Could Offer New Diabetes Test
October 10, 2013
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Technology News
Research from the University of Pittsburgh suggests the possibility of a diabetes breathalyzer that could be used in place of blood testing.
Health App Wrap
October 10, 2013
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Health App Wrap
Our round-up of the latest health and pharmacy apps.
First Exposure to Solid Food May Predict Type 1 Diabetes in Infants
October 10, 2013
Article
Diabetes Watch
Infants already at an increased genetic risk for developing type 1 diabetes mellitus may be even more likely to be diagnosed with the condition if they are introduced to solid foods too early or too late.
Severe Hypoglycemia Common Despite Blood Glucose Control
October 10, 2013
Article
Diabetes Watch
The results of a recent study show that hypoglycemia is common among type 2 diabetes patients across all levels of glycemic control.
Eating More Red Meat Increases Type 2 Diabetes Risk
October 10, 2013
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Diabetes Watch
Increasing red meat consumption was associated with a subsequent increase in risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in a recent subanalysis of 3 cohort studies.
Preventive Angioplasty May Benefit Heart Attack Patients
October 10, 2013
Article
Cholesterol Watch
Patients who undergo angioplasty for an artery that caused a heart attack may also benefit from having the procedure performed in other, seemingly healthy arteries.
Intermittent Therapy Effective in Patients With Statin Intolerance
October 10, 2013
Article
Cholesterol Watch
Patients with high cholesterol who are intolerant of statins may be able to resume and benefit from intermittent therapy.
High Cholesterol Causes More Heart Attacks in Men Than in Women
October 10, 2013
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Cholesterol Watch
Men with high cholesterol may be 3 times more likely to suffer a heart attack than women with high cholesterol, a recent Norwegian study found.
Portions of New Opioid Label Requirements Apply to Generic Drugs
October 09, 2013
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Generic Times News
Certain requirements of the FDA's new policy on opioid safety labels on long-acting and extended-release medications will not apply to generic manufacturers, according to the Centers for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Mechanical Valve Replacement and Diabetics on Antithrombotics
October 09, 2013
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Anticoagulation Counseling
Issues in anticoagulation relating to mechanical valve replacement and diabetes patients on antithrombotics.
Generic Product News
October 09, 2013
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Generic Times Product NEWS
Our round-up of the latest generic products.
Becoming a Diabetes Expert: Walk the Walk
October 09, 2013
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Feature Focus
A guide to mastering new skills for diabetes patient care in just 10 steps.
Depression and Breast-Feeding: Medication Use
October 09, 2013
Article
Pharmacist to Pharmacist
Knowledgeable pharmacists can positively influence mothers who are depressed as well as women who want to breast-feed but do not because of medication use.
OTC Product News
October 08, 2013
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OTC Product News
Our latest round-up of new over-the-counter products.
Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy?
October 08, 2013
Article
Legal Focus
A pharmacist is fired and points out that the employer may have violated public policy because she objected to activities and qualifications of pharmacy technicians assigned to assist her.
Drug-Supplement Interactions: Patient Awareness Is Key
October 08, 2013
Article
Rx Focus
As supplement use escalates, patients must be made aware of potential drug"supplement interactions.
Seizing Opportunities to Become a Better Pharmacist
October 08, 2013
Article
RESPy Awards
Pharmacy student Andrew Gonzales has learned valuable lessons outside the classroom.
Apixaban: An Oral Anticoagulant
October 08, 2013
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Drug Interactions
Apixaban (Eliquis) was recently approved as an oral anticoagulant (a direct inhibitor of factor Xa) to reduce the risk of embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation.
APAP: An Error-Prone Abbreviation
October 08, 2013
Article
Medication Safety
There has been minimal guidance as to how acetaminophen should be listed on drug packaging.
Rx Product Profile: Noven Therapeutics' Brisdelle
October 08, 2013
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Rx Product News Profile
On June 28, 2013, the FDA announced approval of Brisdelle (paroxetine) 7.5-mg capsules for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause, including hot flashes and night sweats.
Rx Abuse Prevention for Children: A New Pilot Program
October 08, 2013
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Legal Focus
NADDI has announced a new program to educate the very young about drug safety and abuse.
Diabetic Neuropathy
October 08, 2013
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Patient Education
Patients with diabetes can take measures to prevent or control neuropathy.
CDC: Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Kill 23,000 Each Year
October 07, 2013
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News Briefs
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that each year more than 2 million people in the United States get antibiotic-resistant infections and 23,000 die as a result.
Congress Moves Toward Passage of Compounding Oversight Bill
October 07, 2013
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News Briefs
The Drug Quality and Security Act, designed to improve the safety of compounded medications and to keep counterfeit and stolen medications out of the nation's drug supply, appears headed for passage by Congress.
Introducing the Preventive Medicine Pharmacist
October 07, 2013
Article
Guest Commentary
Community pharmacies are evolving into practices that help to encourage better health on a number of levels.
Nonprescription Products and Diabetic Patients
October 07, 2013
Article
OTC Focus
Diabetic patients should be made aware of the availability of specialized nonprescription products for diabetics and guided in the proper selection and use of these products.
OTC Case Studies: Self-Care for Treating Diabetes
October 07, 2013
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OTC Case Studies
Case studies involving questions about low blood glucose level, soy supplementation, blood glucose monitors, and flu prevention.
Diabetic Foot Care: The Importance of Routine Care
October 07, 2013
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OTC Focus
Pharmacists can be instrumental in educating diabetic patients about routine skin care, especially the significance of implementing a daily foot care regimen and performing routine screenings to reduce or prevent complications.
Essay Contest: Why I Became a Pharmacist
October 03, 2013
Article
News Briefs
Pharmacy Times announces its third annual essay contest: In 500 words or less, describe "Why I Became a Pharmacist." Or address the theme in a YouTube video of 3 minutes or shorter.