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Getting to the Bottom of Common Foot Problems 10/21/2009

Patients often request relief for foot discomfort due to a wide range of causes, including corns and calluses.

Treating Common Problems in the Pregnant Patient 9/21/2009

Caution must be taken when recommending OTC products for pregnancy-related symptoms.

Recent Developments in Birth Control and STD Prevention for Men 8/20/2009

Polyisoprene condoms are as effective as those made from latex or polyurethane.


Why Patients Need Protection From the Sun 7/20/2009

Patients should use sunscreen to protect themselves from harmful UV radiation, because there’s no such thing as a healthy tan.

Minor Eye Problems in the Elderly 6/18/2009

Dry or red eye, allergic conjunctivitis, and foreign bodies in the eye are secondary ocular conditions common in older patients.

Recommending Analgesics for Common Conditions 5/19/2009

OTC products are recommended for a wide variety of minor aches and pains, making it a complex market for the average patient.

Appropriate Use of Nonprescription Hydrocortisone 4/20/2009

Despite numerous critical instructions and warnings on the labels, research has shown that these products are often used incorrectly.

Pediatric Otitis Media: Managing Ear Infections in Children 3/18/2009

Although nonprescription products are of no use in treating this common childhood condition, the pharmacist should be prepared to answer the parent’s questions.

Automated External Defibrillators in the Community Setting 2/20/2009

A defibrillator is a device that applies therapeutic electric shocks to the heart in order to restore normal heart rhythms before the malfunctioning heart suffers sudden cardiac arrest.

Patients With Headaches: The Pharmacist's Role 1/26/2009

Pharmacists are often approached by patients who request assistance when choosing a headache medicine.

Understanding and Managing Lactose Intolerance 12/15/2008

The inability to ingest milk as an adult, known as lactose intolerance (LI) , is characteristic of many ethnic groups.

Nonprescription Products for the Baby 11/18/2008

The pharmacist is on the front lines of pharmaceutical care when patients need assistance with minor health conditions.

The FDA, Vitamins, and the Dietary Supplement Industry 10/17/2008

A look at the FDA and regulation of vitamins in the United States is revealing for the pharmacist.

Calcium Supplements for Osteoporosis 9/18/2008

With the aging of the baby boomers, osteoporosis is looming as a major national epidemic.

Prevention and Treatment of Hair Loss in Men 8/19/2008

Human hair carries many connotations.

Minimizing the Discomfort of Allergic Rhinitis 7/18/2008

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common medical condition that afflicts millions of Americans.

Durable Medical Equipment: A Challenging Practice 6/19/2008

Providing durable medical equipment (DME) can develop into a lucrative and rewarding aspect of a pharmacy's total patient care role.

Nonprescription Analgesic Use: Precautions and New Concerns 5/20/2008

Community pharmacists field hundreds of self-care questions yearly on the topic of pain management...

Rashes: Causes and Treatments 4/18/2008

Rashes are ubiquitous in the American population, being one of the more common reasons for pharmacy and physician visits.

Temperature Measurement for Patients with Fever 3/20/2008

Temperature is one of the standard vital signs taken to help monitor a patient's well being.
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