Little boy using his inhaler

Study Disproves Acetaminophen Danger For Kids With Asthma

Children, In The News /

Contrary to earlier reports, giving acetaminophen (Tylenol, etc.) for pain and fever does not worsen asthma in children, according to a multicenter, randomized, prospective trial conducted by Boston Children’s Hospital. The study enrolled 300 children 1 to 5 years old with mild, persistent asthma. Their families were randomized to use either acetaminophen or ibuprofen as […]

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Calcium Supplements Linked To Increased Risk Of Dementia In Women

Disease Prevention, In The News /

Some older women who take calcium supplements commonly recommended to ward off age-related bone damage may face  a greater dementia risk , according to a 5-year study of 700 women aged 70 to 92 years. The heightened dementia risk appears limited to women who have had a stroke or suffer from cerebrovascular disease & disorders that

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FDA Approves Two Biosimilars for Inflammatory Diseases: Erelzi and Amjevita

In The News, Prescription Drugs /

The FDA has approved two biosimilars for the treatment of multiple inflammatory diseases, Erelzi (etanercept, Amgen), and Amjevita (adalimumab-atto, Amgen), a biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab, AbbVie). “The biosimilar pathway is an important mechanism to improve access to treatment for patients with rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.” said Janet Woodcock, MD, director of the FDA’s Center for

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First Drug To Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Approved

In The News, Prescription Drugs /

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for the first drug to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common type of muscular dystrophy. DMD is a rare gentic disorder characterized by progressive muscle deterioration and weakness. Exondys 51, also known generically as eteplirsen, is specifically indicated for patients who have a

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Aggressive Strain Of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Sparks Concern In America

In The News, STDs /

Health officials from the CDC and the Hawaii State Department of Public Health have identified the first cluster of gonorrhea infections in the United States to show resistance to available antibiotics. Gonococcal isolates taken last spring from seven patients in Honolulu showed resistance to azithromycin at dramatically higher levels than typically seen in the US.

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Coping With A Cold

Relief & Remedies /

There are approximately 200 different viruses that cause the “common cold” but rhinovirus is responsible for as many as 40% of cases. While there is no cure for the cold, the virus usually runs its course within a week or so. During that time, there are plenty of ways which you can reduce the symptoms

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Amgen’s Less Expensive Humira Backed by FDA Panel

In The News /

The US Food & Drug Administration’s Arthritis Advisory Committee has made a unanimous decision in favor of licensing Amgen’s biosimilar version of AbbVie’s adalimumab (Humira), ABP 501. The blockbuster biologic Humira is approved for the treatment of several autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and plaque psoriasis. While pricing data aren’t yet available, putting

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Are You Using Your Prescription In A Way That Puts You At Risk?

Health Promotion, Prescription Drugs /

Half of American adults taking opioids and other commonly prescribed medications use them in ways that put their health at risk, according to a new study from Quest Diagnostics. An analysis of over 3 million test results showed that 54% of American adults misused their prescription drugs in 2015. “Drug misuse” is defined in this

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New Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Provides Protection Against HIV

In The News, STDs /

According to data presented at the AIDS 2016 conference, the dapivirine vaginal ring can significantly reduce the transmission of HIV infection in women. After two large clinical trials were conducted and analysed in Africa, researchers found that HIV risk was cut by at least 56% in women who used the monthly ring consistently. Additional subgroup

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Differin Gel Acne Medication Is Now Available Over-the-Counter

In The News, Prescription Drugs /

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Differin Gel 0.1% (adapalene), a once-daily topical gel for the over-the-counter (OTC) treatment of acne. For years, the only acne medications approved by the FDA for OTC use have been benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and sulfur. Differin gel works better and faster than any retinol and is

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HMFD: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, A Common Illness In Children

Children /

School is back in session, and Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HMFD) is something to be on the lookout for in all children, especially those in pre-school who haven’t developed the appropriate antibodies that fight the disease. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease sounds almost like a made up illness, but the fact is it’s no

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Informational graphic that says, "more than 75% of American adults with hepatitis C are baby boomers".

ATTENTION ALL BABY BOOMERS! Why YOU Should Get Tested For Hepatitis C

Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, In The News /

Did you know that baby boomers, adults born between 1946 and 1964, are five times more likely to have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Hepatitis C can cause serious health issues such as liver damage, liver fancer, cirrhosis and even death. It is the leading cause of liver cancer and liver transplants.

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Prescription Drugs Increasingly Excluded From Insurance Coverage

In The News, Prescription Drugs /

Prescription insurers such as CVS Caremark and Express Scripts are increasingly taking drugs off of their lists of approved medications, NPR.org has reported. CVS Caremark and Express Scripts, the biggest prescription insurers, have made their lists of approved and excluded medications for 2017 open to the public. Some of the excluded drugs include those that

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Veterinary Compounding Heals 7-Year-Old Basset Hound

Animals, Pharmacy Compounding /

Big Daddy is a 7-year-old Basset Hound mix who was suffering from very  sore paw pads, according to Chris Simmons, RPh, who recently shared this veterinary compounding case study in the PCCA Apothogram. Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing personalized medications for patients, it can be done for humans and animals. Compounded medications

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