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Causes and Treatment of Dry Skin, 4:9
Detecting Pregnancy and Ovulation With Home Test Kits, 9:12 
Gastrointestinal Warnings on Nonprescription Products, 12:8
Helping Parents Treat Diaper Rash, 3:12
Helping Patients Quit Smoking With Nicotine Replacement Products, 2:12
Insomnia and Snoring, 1:12
Preventing and Recognizing Tick-Borne Diseases, 8:12
Preventing Caries and Gingivitis, 10:12
Respiratory Problems and Nonprescription Products, 7:12
Treating Minor Ear Problems, 5:16

Urinary Tract Infections and the Role of Nonprescription Products, 6:12

 

 

Contemporary Compounding

 

Benzocaine 2% and Vitamins A and D Ointment, 11:37
Diazepam 5 mg/mL Injection, 3:50

Estradiol 5 mg/g Microemulsion, 1:34
Fentanyl 50 mcg/mL Injection, 8:45
Losartan Potassium 2.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension, 9:46
Methoxsalen 1% Topical Lotion, 6:48
Neomycin Sulfate 25 mg/mL Oral Solution, 10:38
Ondansetron 2 mg/mL Injection, Unpreserved, 4:52
Spironolactone, Niacinamide, and Cimetidine Acne Gel, 12:43
Tadalafil 5 mg/mL Oral Suspension, 5:43
Testosterone 1 mg Troches, 7:45
Thalidomide 20 mg/mL Oral Suspension, 2:42

Continuing Education

 

Acute Bacterial Meningitis, 3:67*
Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health Care, 11:48*
Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease, 1:49*
Drug-Induced Osteoporosis: A Review of Medications That Affect Bone Mineral Density, 10:63*
Emphysema: A Clinical Review, 7:48*
Erectile Dysfunction, 6:57*
Fibromyalgia and the Pharmacist’s Role, 5:45*
Managing Heart-Related Complications in Patients With Diabetes, 2:68*
Pharmacist-Only Class of Drugs, A, 12:60*
Recent Advances in the Treatment of Psoriasis, 4:63*
Special Considerations for the Treatment of HIV in Women, 9:62*
Update on the Treatment and Prevention of MRSA Infections, 8:61*

Features

 

Antipsychotic-Induced Diabetes Mellitus, 11:39
Atopic Dermatitis in the Pediatric Population: Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Quality of Life Issues, 4:31
Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3:37
Bacterial Pathogens in Our Food, 12:50
Bell’s Palsy: To Treat or Not to Treat, 1:26
Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension: A Destructive Combination, 6:26
Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Update, 12:22
Disordered Eating in Type 1 Diabetes: Insulin Omission and Diabulimia, 5:Epub
Gastrointestinal Side Effects of Opioid Analgesics, 12:36
GERD-Related Sleep Disturbances, 1:36
Hypotension: Postprandial and Orthostatic, 2:44
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Options, 12:45
Itching Like Crazy: Understanding Chickenpox, 3:58
Listeriosis: An Overview, 8:38
Male Infertility: An Overview of the Causes and Treatments, 6:39
Management of Dizziness and Vertigo, 1:30
Migraine in Women: The Role of Hormones, 9:29
Modifying Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation Intake in Women at Risk of Osteoporosis, 9:37
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Update, 1:42
New Drug Review 2012, 10:46
Opiate Education: Key Points for the Pharmacist, 5:31
Optimal Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis, 9:Epub
Overview of Hypoglycemia, An, 6:50
Overview of the Treatment and Management of Rhinosinusitis, An, 7:27
Pediatric Antibiotic Use: A Focused Review of Fluoroquinolones and Tetracyclines, 8:56
Pharmacist’s Role in Antiplatelet Therapy, The, 2:32
Pharmacist’s Role in Identifying and Managing Shift Work Disorder, The, 2:Epub
Pharmacist’s Role in Managing Pain Associated With Ocular Trauma, The, 5:39
Pharmacotherapy Options in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 7:23
Preeclampsia Revisited, 9:48
Prevention and Treatment of Head Lice in Children, The, 3:32
Rise in Bed Bugs, The: Prevention, Management, and Treatment, 8:47
Sarcoidosis: Pathology and Treatment Considerations, 7:38
Schizophrenia: Managing Symptoms With Antipsychotics, 11:Epub
Scleroderma: Managing Systemic Sclerosis and Its Complications, 4:54
Shining the Light on Sunscreen, 4:36
Statin-Associated Myopathy, 2:55
Testosterone Deficiency, 6:34
Treatment of Depression in Patients With Epilepsy, 11:29
Treatment of Paget’s Disease of Bone, 10:29
Treatment Options for Vitiligo, 4:46
Update on Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines, 6:43
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections: A Focus on Women’s Health, 9:56
Vitamin D and Chronic Pain: Promising Correlates, 7:42
West Nile Virus, 8:31

Patient Teaching Aids

Asthma, 7:17
Burns, 4:17
Celiac Disease, 12:13
Coxsackievirus, 3:17
Hormone Replacement Therapy, 9:17
Hyperlipidemia, 2:17
Influenza, 11:17
Lyme Disease, 8:17
Overactive Bladder, 6:17
Selecting the Right OTC Pain Medication, 5:25
Stress Fracture, 10:17
Tremor, 1:17

Pharmacy Law

 

Affordable Care Act (Mostly) Upheld, 8:73
Compounding: Problem or Pariah?, 12:57
Controlled Substances Pendulum, The, 7:60
Corporate Social Responsibility: Justice Without Due Process?, 4:60
DEA Continues Corporate Responsibility Drive, 5:56
Duty to Warn With No Directions for Use, 2:60
Emergency Contraception: Law & Ethics, 11:60
(Non) Law of Drug Shortages, The, 1:46
Off-Label Use of Alzheimer’s Drugs, 3:61
Pharmacy Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, 6:68
Recent DEA Developments, 10:56

Senior Care

 

Actinic Keratosis: Treating a Potential Malignancy, 4:23
Advance Directives for Medical Decisions, 7:20
Alcohol Abuse and Dependency in Seniors: Risks and Recommendations, 9:22
Atrial Septal Defect, 2:29
Focus on the Foot: Changes With Age and Disease, 10:20
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (Silent Reflux), 12:18
Medications That Worsen and Strategies That Improve Urinary Incontinence, 6:22
Pain as a Barrier to Exercise for Successful Aging, 5:28
Preemptive Treatment of Constipation When Opioids Are Initiated, 1:21
Raising Awareness of Infectious Arthritis, 8:23
Syncope: Medications as Cause and Contributing Factors, 3:22
Vascular Dementia: Potentially Preventable Cognitive Impairment, 11:22

 

TechRx

 

Computerized Clinical Decision Support and Drug Interaction Databases, 3:47
E-Prescribing and the Impact on Medication Dispensing Errors, 7:31
Health Information Technology Supports the Management of Infectious Disease, 11:Epub

TrendWatch

 

Bone Health in Adults, 10:8
Care-Seeking Trends for Digestive Disorders, 12:Epub
Fertility Trends Among Women, 9:8
I nfluenza and Pneumonia Immunization Trends, 8:10
Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in Adults, 11:8
Prevalence of Respiratory Disorders in Adults, 7:7
Risk Factors for Heart Disease, 2:8
Selected Ambulatory Disorders in Children and Adolescents, 3:47
Selected Dermatologic Conditions, 4:8
Selected Neurodegenerative Disorders, 1:6
Selected Types of Chronic Pain Among Adults, 5:10
Trends in Chronic Kidney Disease, 6:11

Supplements

 

Compliance & Adherence, April

Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Driven Lab Monitoring Reminder Process
Medication Adherence: The Real Problem When Treating Chronic Conditions
Patient Compliance and Health Behavior Models

 

Diabetes & Pharmaceutical Care, May

Emerging Blood Glucose Monitoring Technology in the 21st Century
Glycemic Index, The: Does It Have a Role in Diabetes Management?
Update on the Management of Diabetes in Children and Adolescents

Generic Drug Review, June

Combination Therapy in Hypertension Management
Drug Patent Expirations and the “Patent Cliff”
Generic Injectable Supply Shortages
Legislative and Regulatory Issues Affecting Generic Drug Reimbursement
Pharmacy Law: Brand-Name and Generic Drugs Not Equivalent in Malpractice Claims
Trends in Generic Drugs
Understanding Drug Pricing

Oncology/Hematology

Breakthrough Pain in the Oncology Setting, July
Brief Review of Pituitary Tumors, A, May
Cervical Cancer: A Review, September
Current Screening, Prevention, and Treatment Guidelines for Lung Cancer, November
Genetic Testing for Cancer, September
Nanomedicine: Emerging Therapeutics for the 21st Century, March
Novel Target Therapy and Immunotherapy for Skin Cancer, November
Pharmacogenomic Biomarkers for Toxicities Associated With Cancer Therapy, January
Review of Renal Cell Carcinoma, July
Targeted Therapies for Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, May
Treatment of Acquired Hemophilia, March
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, January

Sponsored Supplements

BYDUREON Product Information Guide June 2012, June
Current Challenges in the Management of Hypothyroidism, January*
Multimodal Approach to Pain Management: Focus on OFIRMEV® (acetaminophen) Injection, April

Health Systems Edition

Features

Acute Bacterial Peritonitis in Adults, 12:HS-1
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Joint Arthroplasty, 11:HS-23
Bariatric Surgery in Women: Medication Considerations, 9:HS-12
Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Movement Disorders, 1:HS-15
Chronic Tumor-Related Pain, 5:HS-9
Current Therapies for Lupus Nephritis, 6:HS-11
Depression in Cardiac Patients: Underrecognized and Undertreated, 11:HS-12
Drug-Eluting Stents, 2:HS-4
Drug-Induced Skin Disorders, 4:HS-11
Drug Therapy Considerations in Circumcision, 3:HS-2
Drug Therapy for Common Parasitic Infections Within the United States, 8:HS-2
Empiric Antimicrobial Management of Sepsis, 8:HS-8
Hepatotoxic Effects of Lipid-Altering Agents, 9:HS-17
Identifying Drug-Induced Lupus, 1:HS-6
Impact of an Inpatient Anticoagulation Monitoring Program, 2:HS-16
Interstitial Cystitis and Chronic Pain Syndrome, 6:HS-2
Management of Crohn’s Disease in Children and Adolescents, 4:HS-8
Management of Nerve Injuries, 10:HS-12
Melanoma Review: Background and Treatment, 4:HS-4
Neurologic Complications of HIV, 1:HS-2
Pharmacologic Agents Used in Obstetrics, 9:HS-2
Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: An Emerging Treatment Challenge, 5:HS-2
Oral Options for VTE Prophylaxis After Orthopedic Surgery, 2:HS-8
Oral Treatment Options for Chronic Osteomyelitis, 11:HS-2
Overview of Pancreatic Cancer, 12:HS-12
Pharmacologic Management of Stroke, 2:HS-12
Pleurisy: Symptom or Condition?, 7:HS-9
Psychiatric Drug-Drug Interactions: A Refresher, 11:HS-16
Review of Selected NMEs 2012, 10:HS-2
Reye’s Syndrome: A Rare But Serious Pediatric Condition, 3:HS-6
Role of the Pharmacist in the Management of Adults With Pulmonary Tuberculosis, 7:HS-2
Update on the Treatment and Prevention of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children, 3:HS-12

In-Service Primers

 

Emerging Role of Vitamin K2, The, 1:HS-12
Fish Oil: Is It Cardioprotective?, 10:HS-16
Intravenous Radiocontrast Media: A Review of Allergic Reactions, 5:HS-14
PAD: Millions Undiagnosed or Untreated, 3:HS-16
Polymyalgia Rheumatica: A Severe, Self-Limiting Disease, 6:HS-14
Poor Vision Is Not Part of Aging, 9:HS-21

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