September 2016 Men's Health

Allowing school access to epinephrine injectors improves patient care.

This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Philips Respironics, Inc.

This Continuing Education activity is supported by educational grants from Sanofi-Aventis US Genzyme and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

This Continuing Education activity is supported by educational grants from Eisai Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., and Tesaro, Inc.

What should these pharmacists do?

Can you you figure out what these prescriptions say?

Read about inconsiderate shoppers, impatient patients, and other pet peeves.

A recent analysis from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that generic forms of the biologic drug infliximab (remicade) appear to be just as safe and effective as the brand name version.

Read about the new generic products featured in September.

Pharmacogenetics is the study of how genes impact drug response, an integral part of personalized medicine.

The pharmacy technician profession is continuously evolving, with increases in medication safety standards bringing about changes in technician requirements.

Patients with a bowel cancer diagnosis who have a high dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids may have better odds of surviving the disease.

Although a complete understanding of functional dyspepsia continues to elude health care professionals, the results of a recent study suggest that patients who experience traumatic events early in life may be more susceptible to the gastrointestinal condition.

Men may have a new reason to maintain a healthy exercise routine, as the results of a recent study indicate that remaining physically active can help men build their bone mass density.

Although aspirin is best known as a pain reliever and an anti-inflammatory, the results of a recent study suggest that the drug's use could improve a patient's odds of surviving colon cancer.

A high proportion of patients who have been diagnosed with testicular cancer experience hearing loss after undergoing cisplatin-based chemotherapy.

When the spouse of a patient discovers 2 dosage forms with different appearances in the same medication vial and returns them to the pharmacy, is there a legal duty to preserve the vial and its contents as potential evidence in a yet-to-be-filed malpractice case?

A recent study from Vanderbilt University in Nashville proclaimed that prescription drug monitoring programs can reduce prescription drug"related overdose deaths.

Community pharmacists are frontline providers in helping patients control and manage acute and chronic pain.

Two calculations used to determine a patient's body fat are body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio.

Although the prostate plays an important role in the male reproductive system, many individuals are unaware of its purpose.

The FDA has approved bevespi aerosphere inhalation aerosol for the long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with COPD.

Read about the new Rx Products featured in September.

Confirmation bias likely played a role in a recent pharmacy admixture error.

Many drugs are used for various indications, and a certain indication may need to be considered when drug interactions are evaluated.

The number of testosterone prescriptions has followed an upward trajectory since 1999.

Annually, individuals spend an estimated $3.5 billion on hair loss products and procedures marketed to promote the restoration of hair growth.

Which OTC products should these pharmacists recommend?

Read about the new OTC Products featured in September.