| November 15, 2018 |
Survey Finds Diversion of Pediatric Antibiotics
Surprisingly Common
Who actually will end up taking antibiotic prescriptions that pharmacists fill for pediatric patients? The answer might be shocking, based on a recent survey asking parents about diversion of the drugs. Here are the details.
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Concerns Raised About Medications’ Widespread Effect on Lung Health
Medication-related lung conditions appear to be more common than previously suspected, new research finds. Which drug classes are most likely to lead to the development of drug-induced interstitial lung disease? |
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Home Blood-Pressure Monitoring in U.S. Correlates Well
With Clinic Measures
With assurance that home blood-pressure monitoring can be used to confirm a hypertension diagnosis, proper technique becomes more important than ever, and pharmacists are likely to have to field a lot of questions. Here’s how the American Heart Association recommends that home monitoring be performed. |
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Metformin Shows Promise in Preventing Blinding Condition in Type 2 Diabetes
Clinical guidelines recommend metformin as the first treatment for type 2 diabetes if it can be tolerated. A new Taiwanese study adds to the evidence, finding that the medication appears to lower risk for age-related macular degeneration in those patients. Here is more information. |
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