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5 Steps to Quit SmokingNo matter your age, quitting tobacco can benefit you and those around you.
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Travel Vaccination at the PharmacyUnited States citizens are increasingly traveling to international destinations, with Americans making 38 million visits abroad in 2017, and pharmacists are well-placed to assist patients with their travel health needs.
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Asthma Symptoms Mistaken for RTIs in Kids?Asthma symptoms may be mistaken for respiratory tract infections (RTI) in children, and that could mean unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. Pharmacists are in a good position to help their patients sort out asthma flare-ups from RTIs.
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Study: Aspirin Confirmed for Prevention of Primary Vascular Events in Patients With DiabetesA substantial amount of evidence exists linking diabetes with heart disease, and The Framingham Heart Study was the first to show that patients with type 2 diabetes are more susceptible to heart disease.
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How Retail Clinics Can Capture Newly Insured PatientsThe third open enrollment period for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act closed on January 31, 2016, bringing the number of Americans enrolled in a Marketplace health insurance plan to an estimated 14.1 million.
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Key Quality Measures for Retail ClinicsIn recent years, the US health care system has been shifting from a fee-for-service to a value-driven system. More simply, reimbursement will be based on the quality, rather than quantity, of services provided.
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COVID-19 Can Increase Risks for Cardiovascular EventsIn the rapidly changing landscape surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that health care providers remain abreast of current recommendations from reliable sources.
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Collaborative Obesity Management: Advanced Practice Clinicians Working with PatientsOver the last 2 decades, obesity has reached epidemic proportions.
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How Can Exercise Benefit Patients with Arthritis?Patients with arthritis may ask questions regarding physical activity, and it's important to advise them to keep moving.
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Acid-Reducing Drugs: Basic InteractionsApproximately 60 million Americans experience heartburn once a month, and 15 million Americans suffer from it daily.
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ADHD Symptoms and TreatmentAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common childhood neurobehavioral disorder in the United States, with about 9.4% of children aged 2 to 17 years having received a diagnosis. The prevalence increased by 57% from 2007-2008 to 2011-2012, according to the results of a recent study.
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Chronic BronchitisChronic bronchitis is a common disease process that can lead to debilitating lung function and an increase in mortality.
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Retinopathy Screening Through an App for Patients with DiabetesRetina Risk aims to help patients identify their own personal risk scores for retinopathy, which their providers could recommend them to use.
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The Importance of Connecting with Professionals and Patients in the New Era of Health CareIt’s hard to believe that although summer has not yet officially begun, those of us in retail health are already thinking about back-to-school time.
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Colorectal Cancer Treatment Half the Cost in Canada Than In US with Similar OutcomesA study that compared costs of treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer in Western Washington and the province of British Columbia in Canada found that prices were more than twice as high for the United States patients than for their Canadian counterparts, with no significant difference in outcomes.
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The Expanding Power of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Overall HealthProbiotic and prebiotic supplements shape the gut microbiome and boost gastrointestinal health and immunity.
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The Role of the Health Care Professional in Ensuring the Safe and Effective Use of Dietary SupplementsThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Nature Made Nutritional Products.
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A Futuristic Health Care ApproachThousands of people struggle to find treatments for various refractory comorbidities.
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Help Pediatric Patients With Cerebral PalsyFor the common comorbidity of epilepsy, it is important to recognize and diagnose seizures as early as possible.
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Hiccups: What Are They, and How Can We Stop Them?Let’s look at the biology of hiccups, the causes, and how to treat this generally harmless but annoying condition.
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Early Diagnosis of ALS Benefits PatientsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis is difficult to diagnose early because it can mimic other neurological diseases.
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Is It Too Late to Get a Flu Shot?Ideally, older patients receive vaccinations by October, but disease activity often peaks in February or March.
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Department of Health and Human Services Announces Removal of Thimerosal From All US Flu VaccinesCDC's ACIP recommends removing thimerosal from flu vaccines, igniting debate on vaccine safety and fueling antivaccine sentiments amid public health concerns.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Is Underdiagnosed in Older AdultsA lack of appropriate diagnosis of ASD in the elderly can lead to health care related issues and costs that could have been avoided if the condition had been treated earlier.
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Practitioners Can Help Children Who Are ImmigrantsWith the right expertise and tools, pediatric health care professionals can make a positive impact in the lives of these young people.
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Providers Can Help Identify Young People at Risk for AddictionFamilies and pediatric health care providers play a vital role in efforts to prevent the onset of substance use. Recognizing and addressing risk factors for substance use and enhancing protective factors are the hallmarks of effective prevention.
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FDA Expands ADMA's IVIG Label to Include Pediatric Patients With Primary ImmunodeficiencyThe FDA has expanded ADMA Biologics’ intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy label to include pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with primary humoral immunodeficiency, allowing earlier treatment access to help prevent serious infections in children with this rare immune disorder
