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Pharmacists should counsel these patients about lifestyle, dietary factors, and medication effects. 
TAGS: UROLOGY | NEPHROLOGY

Prostate and Kidney Precautions With Nonprescription Products

Certain categories of OTC products are problematic for patients with renal or prostate disorders. 
TAGS: OTC MEDICATIONS | UROLOGY | NEPHROLOGY

Nonprescription Products for Minor Eye Conditions

A host of items are available to safely treat conditions such as dry eye, redness, and allergic conjunctivitis. 
TAGS: OTC MEDICATIONS | OPHTHALMOLOGIC DISORDERS

An Overview of Kawasaki Disease

Kawasaki disease—an acute, self-limiting vasculitis of childhood—is the leading cause of acquired pediatric heart disease in North America.
TAGS: PEDIATRICS | AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS

Dosing Common Cold Products in Children: New Guidelines

Labeling for OTC cough and cold medications now states: “Do not use in children under 4 years of age.”
TAGS: OTC MEDICATIONS | PEDIATRICS

 

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Patterns of Diagnosed ADHD and LD, 1997–2006 11/18/2008

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disability (LD) are two of the most prevalent disorders occurring in children aged 6 to 17 years.
TAGS: PSYCHOTROPIC DISORDERS | ADHD | METHYLPHENIDATE | LEARNING DISABILITY | BIRTHWEIGHT | MENTAL RETARDATION

Recent Treatment Options for ADHD 3/20/2008

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattentiveness, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity and represents a common behavioral disorder of childhood.
TAGS: PEDIATRICS | NEUROLOGY | PSYCHOTROPIC DISORDERS | ADHD | TRANSDERMAL PATCH | AMPHETAMINE | LISDEXAMFETAMINE | METHYLPHENIDATE

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