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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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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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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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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
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Increased Nephrotoxicity With Piperacillin-Tazobactam and Vancomycin
As evidence of an increased risk for nephrotoxicity with vancomycin and piperacillin-tazobactam grows, is it time to change practice?
October 02, 2017
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Antipsychotic Polypharmacy With Risperidone and Olanzapine for the Treatment of Refractory Schizophrenia
Given high rates of treatment failure for initial therapy of schizophrenia, is combining risperidone and olanzapine an appropriate approach to improve clinical response and limit adverse effects?
August 08, 2017
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5 Things Pharmacists Should Know About Corresponding Responsibility
Pharmacists have a shared responsibility with prescribers for safe and effective medication use.
July 28, 2017
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Stirring the Pot: Potential Drug Interactions With Marijuana
What medications could potentially interact with marijuana?
June 08, 2017
