How to Make A Difference During National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September 10th 2019About 19% of children in the United States are considered obese, and this has become a major public health problem in more recent years. National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month reminds us that there are multiple resources to help us prevent obesity and support children in their pursuit to a healthier life.
FDA Warns E-Cigarette Company of Advertising, Marketing Concerns
September 9th 2019The FDA has issued a letter to JUUL Labs Inc, requesting more information about the company's outreach and marketing practices of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and related products. The letter specified concerns around marketing targeted at students. The FDA also issued a simultaneous warning letter regarding JUUL's marketing and advertising practices.
More Measles Cases and Children Exempt from Vaccines in New Jersey
September 4th 2019A new analysis from the Center for Health Analytics, Research, and Transformation (CHART) at the New Jersey Hospital Association displays a growing number of New Jersey students receiving exemptions from the minimum required vaccinations.
Need for Blood Donations Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
September 3rd 2019As Hurricane Dorian bears down on the East Coast, blood donation centers are seeking to proactively increase their supply in order to respond to possible needs caused by the storm. While the direct path is still uncertain, millions of people could be affected by wind, rain, flooding, and high storm surge.
Popular Pain Medication Associated with Greater Risk of Hypoglycemia
August 30th 2019Researchers at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California in San Diego found that patients using tramadol (ConZip and Ultram) may be at a greater risk for developing hypoglycemia.
First Death Linked to Vaping is Recorded
August 27th 2019This event comes after the CDC launched an investigation earlier this month through the departments of health in Wisconsin, Illinois, California, Indiana, and Minnesota surrounding a cluster of pulmonary illnesses linked to e-cigarette product use among adolescents and young adults.
Counseling Points for Vitamin Supplementation in Children
August 8th 2019Motivations for using multivitamins and mineral supplements in children include improving health, maintaining health, or supplementing a child's diet, said Marsha Millonig, BPharm, in a session at the McKesson ideaShare meeting held this week in Orlando.
Future of Neurology Congress Will Offer Expert Insights on Hot Topics
July 31st 2019The International Congress on the Future of Neurology will take place this Fall in New York City, converging experts in neurology to discuss the latest data and best practices to better inform clinical decision-making.
FDA Expands Topical Treatment Options for Adolescents with Plaque Psoriasis
July 31st 2019Officials with the FDA have taken action on LEO Pharma’s calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate foam and topical suspension products for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients age 12 years and older.
Generic OTC Tablet Available for Treatment of Allergy Symptoms
July 30th 2019Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched its Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets, USP, an FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) generic equivalent to Allegra-D® 12 HR Allergy and Congestion Extended-Release Tablets.