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Apnea of Prematurity Pharmacotherapy

Theopylline and caffeine are equally effective treatment modalities for infants with this condition.
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Management of Pediatric Otitis Media

Otitis media is a common illness affecting both infants and children, often multiple times during the first few years of life.
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Pediatric Hypertension: A Review of...

Hypertension has become a significant pediatric health problem owing to the increased number of overweight children.
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Practical Assessment Tools for...

Awareness of chronic renal disorders is low in the U.S., so screening and assessment are important.
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Prevalence of Substance Abuse in the...

Education and provision of resources are necessary to help stem this growing problem among teens.
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Cardiovascular Risk in HIV Patients

In the mid-1990s, case reports of young patients with HIV who were experiencing myocardial infarction sparked interest in the connection bet...
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Current Recommendations for Secondary...

A major goal of therapy for patients who have experienced stroke is to prevent recurrent stroke and other outcomes, such as fatal and nonfat...
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U.S. Pharmacist Digital Edition

March 2010 Vol 35:3
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Cyclophosphamide 10-mg/mL Oral Liquid 3/19/2010

This chemotherapeutic agent is formulated without Aromatic Elixir USP, which is ...

Apnea of Prematurity Pharmacotherapy 3/19/2010

Theopylline and caffeine are equally effective treatment modalities for infants ...

Measles 3/19/2010

This remains a serious disease in developing countries that do not offer the ...

Head Lice: New Approaches May Help Overcome Pediculicide Resistance 3/19/2010

Growing resistance to many forms of treatment make this parasite ...

Children With Special Health Care Needs 3/19/2010

The proportion of children with special health care needs increased from 13% in ...

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Continuing Education

Pediatric Accidental Ingestions: Monitoring and Treatment Options

2.00 Credits, Expires: 3/31/2012 **Payment is required for exam to be graded.

The Treatment and Management of Atrial Fibrillation

2.00 Credits, Expires: 2/29/2012 **Payment is required for exam to be graded.

Breaking The Chain: Pharmacist Strategies to Improve Patient Outcomes in Gout and Hyperuricemia

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals .

Update on Guillain-Barre Syndrome

2.00 Credits, Expires: 1/31/2012 **Payment is required for exam to be graded.

Protective Role of Vitamin D on the Cardiovascular System 2/19/2010

The relationship between nutrient deficiency and heart health is explored.

Exploring the Link Between Blood Pressure and Lifestyle 2/19/2010

Adopting healthy practices is essential to preventing hypertension and managing it successfully.

Pharmacist’s Role in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Management 2/19/2010

Initial treatment is directed at hemodynamic improvement and reducing congestion.

Ordering Prescriptions by Mail May Improve Adherence 2/19/2010

Beware of Counterfeit Alli 2/19/2010

Web Only Articles

Adaptogenic or Medicinal Mushrooms 4/20/2009

The three medicinal mushrooms--maitake, shiitake, and reishi--are the most important and widely used mushrooms in alternative medicine.

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