Week of September 19, 2011
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Pain Relievers Could Calm Dementia Patients
Many dementia patients are being treated with antipsychotic medications, but a new study shows that one in five patients became significantly less agitated and aggressive after treatment with simple pain relievers.
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BLOG: 9/11—A Moment to Pause and Remember
On the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, blogger Kevin KY reflected on his memory of how the events impacted him and his customers, both on that day in 2001 and now.
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Public Not Aware of Uncertainties About Drugs
Many U.S. adults believe that only highly effective drugs without serious adverse effects are approved, but explaining uncertainties about drug benefits to patients may affect their choices, according to a new report.
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Need Law CE Credits? Prescription Drug Abuse
Review the problem of prescription drug abuse and what the pharmacist can do to recognize and minimize the problem of drug diversion in this
CE lesson.
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Low-Dose Aspirin: Benefits Versus GI Bleeding Risk
The risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding should be considered when determining the potential preventive benefits associated with low-dose aspirin for cardiovascular disease and cancer, a new study says.
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