Bell’s palsy is an acute unilateral peripheral paralysis or weakness of
the face that may lead to permanent disfigurement to the affected side
of the face.
Movement disorders secondary to central nervous system disease and skeletal-muscle overactivity can be extremely debilitating.
Sleep disturbance is a common complaint in patients suffering from GERD
Chronic use of certain drugs can cause this rheumatologic syndrome
Pharmacists can help patients recognize whether this may be more serious than transient discomfort.
Research is focused on disease-modifying therapies.
Despite the availability of effective antiretroviral therapy, more
than 25% of people with HIV infection will develop neurologic
disorders.
Vaccination rates for all populations fall short of the Healthy People 2020 objectives.
Millions of travelers are affected by traveler's diarrhea annually, so it is vital that
pharmacists proactively educate individuals who will be traveling about
preventive measures and treatment.
New methods for treating this common nosocomial infection are being implemented.
Elimination of dietary fructose can have a positive effect on clinical symptoms.
Underlying conditions and comorbidities make it difficult to properly manage this disorder.
Celiac disease, also known as
gluten-sensitive enteropathy or
sprue, is a chronic autoimmune disorder caused by a genetic intolerance to gluten.
The pharmacy technician’s role is evolving and varies widely between the
retail industry and hospital health systems, as well as from state to
state.
Patients generally present with major depression and at least one hypomanic episode.
The labeling for all antipsychotics will be updated to include an enhanced pregnancy section.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an extremely disabling disease
that causes significant distress and compromised quality of life.
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Personalized drug therapy would have a positive effect on the management of this devastating illness.
Antidepressants can help treat prolonged depressed mood and anhedonia.
Each year, hip fractures contribute to more than 225,000
hospitalizations in Medicare recipients, and this number is expected to
double by the year 2040.
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