Disclaimer: this is not an all-encompassing list of news updates from the month of March 2021. To stay up-to-date with current health updates and ongoings, it is helpful to be informed about events of the immediate past. This news recap discusses a few of the key news releases that were announced during the month of […]
Disclaimer: this is not an all-encompassing list of news updates from the month of April 2021. To stay up-to-date with current health updates and ongoings, it is helpful to be informed about events of the immediate past. This news recap discusses a few of the key news releases that were announced during the month of […]
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To stay up-to-date with current health events and ongoings, it is helpful to be informed about events of the immediate past. This news recap discusses a sampling of key news releases that were announced during the month of February 2021 that affected the world of pharmacy and public health. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is crowding […]
Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Community Hospital, Community Healthcare System, or Indiana state senator Todd Young. This article reflects the voice of Daniel J. Peterson, PharmD, MBA, MSHI. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a myriad of challenges and […]
There is no one widely accepted definition of what a specialty medicine entails. The definition of a specialty medicine can vary depending on the person, organization, or other entity. A specialty medicine can also take many forms. Some are taken orally, others are injected, a variety are implanted, and others are applied topically. Yet, in […]
The ‘Benadryl Challenge’ is a recurrent fad that has been most recently popularized by the social media application TikTok. Benadryl, also known as diphenhydramine, is an over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine that is most commonly used for the treatment of allergy symptoms. Diphenhydramine is available as a stand-alone product and it is also sold as a component […]
Over the past four decades, treatment and prevention for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has evolved from taking many intolerable medications multiple times per day to only taking one daily tablet. As each new therapy was developed, a common treatment goal was simple: create an effective medication with fewer side effects. Now that there are many […]
Being cognizant of medications is important for patients and healthcare professionals alike. It is important to know what a medication is used for, common side effects to be aware of, how much a medication may cost, drug interactions that may occur, and so on. In some circumstances, it is also important to be able to […]
Middle ear infections, commonly referred to as acute otitis media (AOM) by healthcare professionals, are the most common childhood infections in the United States. Approximately 75-80% of all children will experience a case of AOM before the age of 3 years. AOM can be caused by either viruses or bacteria. Most commonly, AOM appears as […]
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic encompassing almost all facets of life, there has been a lot of chatter recently about when a potential coronavirus vaccine might become available. Although a potential coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine is currently being developed and worked upon by multiple companies and agencies, COVID-19 is providing a reminder with what life is […]
Although often overlooked, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are a key component of today’s healthcare system. According to the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), nearly 81% of American adults utilize over-the-counter (OTC) medicines as a first response to minor ailments. Similarly, it is also noted in one study that OTC products can save up to $34 billion […]
Hypothyroidism is characterized by not having enough circulating thyroid hormone, a condition that affects up to 4.6% of the United States population. It is most commonly experienced by individuals that are over 60 years of age and biologically female. Many different medicines are available to treat hypothyroidism. These medicines, by supplementing thyroid hormones, help the […]