Pharmacists are highly trained professionals. They are proficient in biology, chemistry, public health, and pharmacology. They are trained to dispense prescription drugs, while also advising patients and physicians about drug…
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Typically, when we think of nursing home abuse cases, the first thing that comes to mind is elderly folks being neglected in retirement homes and assisted living facilities. What we tend to forget though, is that many of the same regulations in place for elderly-care facilities apply equally for the place of care our youngest family members attend.
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Results of a study just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggest guidelines for patients that could help keep them safer after carotid stenting. In fact,…
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Where you store your family’s medications could mean the difference between cure and relapse. Too much heat or humidity can alter the way a medication works, making them lose their…
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New studies show that menthol cigarettes may be harder to quit, especially among minorities.
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A new North Carolina law that goes into effect on October 1, 2011, changes the rules for teen drivers and how they can progress from having a learner’s permit to…
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The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released an article yesterday warning the public of the dangers of communicable infections and diseases associated tattooing.
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A recent popularity surge in the sport of wakeboarding is sending many teens and young people to the emergency room with head injuries.
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