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Pneumococcal infections cause an estimated 3,000 cases of meningitis, 50,000 cases of bacteremia, and 500,000 cases of pneumonia annually.

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With celiac disease, the risk of developing other autoimmune and nonautoimmune disorders increases.

TAGS: GASTROENTEROLOGY | AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS

Celiac disease, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy or sprue, is a chronic autoimmune disorder caused by a genetic intolerance to gluten.

TAGS: GASTROENTEROLOGY | AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS

Pharmacists should counsel these patients about lifestyle, dietary factors, and medication effects.

TAGS: UROLOGY | NEPHROLOGY

Certain categories of OTC products are problematic for patients with renal or prostate disorders.

TAGS: OTC MEDICATIONS | UROLOGY | NEPHROLOGY

A host of items are available to safely treat conditions such as dry eye, redness, and allergic conjunctivitis.

TAGS: OTC MEDICATIONS | OPHTHALMOLOGIC DISORDERS

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