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Medically Managing Opioid-Induced Constipation: A Primer
It is estimated that half of patients taking opioids for pain relief experience constipation. New evidence hints at better ways to manage this adverse event.
September 20, 2019
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Does an ARB a Day Keep Dementia at Bay?
Multiple studies seem to show a correlation between the use of angiotensin receptor II blockers and memory preservation in patients with hypertension.
July 26, 2019
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Do PDMPs Influence Opioid Drug Overdose Rates?
A recent review evaluates the impact of prescription drug monitoring programs on nonfatal and fatal drug overdoses, including some possible unintended consequences.
June 28, 2019
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Which Drugs Interact With Lab Tests?
Drug-lab test interactions frequently occur yet often remain unrecognized. What should you be aware of?
June 18, 2019
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Beware Drug Interactions With Supplements
Certain supplements may have serious interactions with medications. Do you know which supplements your patients are taking?
April 09, 2019
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OTC Insomnia Supplements: The Latest Evidence
Dietary supplements are used by millions of people seeking a good night's sleep, but which ones are safe and effective?
March 15, 2019
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A Drug-by-Drug Guide to Treating Insomnia
Which drugs and supplements commonly used for the treatment of chronic insomnia are supported by clinical evidence and practice guidelines?
February 13, 2019
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Tamsulosin for Postoperative Urinary Retention
Can the BPH drug tamsulosin prevent postoperative urinary retention in male patients undergoing surgery?
February 04, 2019
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Smartphone Contraception
Can an app replace your patients' birth control?
January 08, 2019
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More Fluoroquinolone Safety Concerns
How do the most recently identified safety issues affect fluoroquinolones' place in therapy?
December 13, 2018
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D-Mannose for Urinary Tract Infections
Can taking D-mannose supplements treat or prevent urinary tract infections?
August 28, 2018
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Tight Blood Glucose Control in Cardiac Surgery Patients
Does intensive, perioperative glucose control benefit patients with or without diabetes undergoing cardiac surgery?
July 20, 2018
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CETP Inhibitors and the HDL-C Hypothesis
What happened to this once-promising class of drugs?
June 26, 2018
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The Chinese Cough Syrup That's All the Rage
An increasingly popular traditional medicine remedy, Nin Jiom pei pa koa seems to have all the right ingredients to help relieve cough--but does scientific support exist for using this product?
June 01, 2018
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Melatonin for Migraine Headache Prophylaxis
Is melatonin effective for reducing the frequency of migraine headaches?
April 30, 2018
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Role of Yosprala™ in At-Risk Patients Requiring Low-Dose Aspirin
Do the benefits of Yosprala(TM) therapy outweigh its costs when compared with combination therapy with aspirin and a proton-pump inhibitor taken as individual products?
March 27, 2018
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SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 1 Diabetes
Are SGLT2 inhibitors safe and effective in patients with type 1 diabetes?
March 09, 2018
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: How Can Pharmacists Help?
What role can pharmacists play in preventing and treating neonatal abstinence syndrome?
February 12, 2018
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Garcinia for Weight Loss: Modest Effect With Safety Caveats
Is garcinia a safe and effective dietary supplement for patients hoping to lose weight?
November 21, 2017
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A Behind-the-Counter Look at the Opioid Crisis
A pharmacist shares his thoughts on what it's like being a link between legal prescriptions and the national opioid epidemic.
November 21, 2017
