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Acanthosis Nigricans Skin Condition

Acanthosis nigrincans is hyperpigmentation and hyperkeratosis of the skin, which may be indicative of an underlying health condition.

23 Jan 2017

The Pharmacist’s Role in Palliative Care

Palliative care is a product of the modern hospice movement and has evolved significantly in recent decades. The term palliative refers to the relief of pain without dealing with the cause of the condition, and palliative care encompasses the symptomatic care of patients with lifelong conditions to improve the quality of life.

23 Jan 2017

Hiring the Right Pharmacy Team

A quality team of employees working in a pharmacy is an important factor in providing the best medical care to patients and ensuring the pharmacy is able to run effectively. However, hiring the right people can be a stressful process for many pharmacy owners and managers because there are many different details about the candidates’ work ethic and character to consider.

23 Jan 2017

Pharmacy Management

The manager of a pharmacy is responsible for the running of various aspects of the pharmacy, such as finances, staff, marketing, sales, and customer service. Each of the areas of pharmacy management will be discussed in more detail in this article.

23 Jan 2017

Pharmacy Ownership

Owning an independent, community-based pharmacy can be a rewarding career choice for a pharmacist, both for financial and professional gains. Many pharmacists may feel that employment with a major chain is the easiest or only viable career option, but pharmacy ownership should not be forgotten.

23 Jan 2017

Pharmacy Assistant Career

The career of a pharmacy assistant has no formal entry requirements and can offer individuals a fulfilling workplace to assist in improving public health. These professionals have a varied role in helping various aspects of the running of a pharmacy, working as a member of a team to provide the optimal care to patients through the provision of medications and relevant advice.

23 Jan 2017

Pharmacy Practice Profession

The primary mission of the pharmacy profession is to have a positive impact on the provision of public health service by ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. There are various facets to this mission, including the preparation and distribution of medications, as well as contact with patients and other members of the healthcare team.

23 Jan 2017

Pharmacist Integration Into Medical Homes

A patient-centered medical home is a model of healthcare delivery that aims to optimize health outcomes by providing complete and continuous medical care to patients. It is a team-based approach that involves many different health professionals, including pharmacists among others, who work together to improve patient health.

23 Jan 2017

Managing and Treating Eye Allergies

Allergies of the eye may affect the conjunctiva, cornea or the eyelids. Clinical signs are important in diagnosing the type of allergy. Additional tests, such as brush cytology of the ocular epithelium or tear mediator analysis, may help in doubtful cases.

23 Jan 2017

Support for Prenatal and Postnatal Anxiety

There are several things which can help manage an anxiety disorder in pregnancy. One of the most important things that a woman with anxiety should do is take care of herself.

22 Jan 2017

Pre- and Postnatal Anxiety

Many women experience some degree of anxiety during their pregnancies or immediately afterwards. This may be directed towards the gestation itself, including labor and delivery, or it may be more generalized. Anxiety during pregnancy is termed prenatal anxiety, while it is called postnatal anxiety if it occurs in the period from delivery to one year postpartum.

22 Jan 2017

Stem Cell Research for Fighting Degenerative Disc Disease

Low back pain resulting from degenerative disc disease is one of the most prevalent pathologies in the developed world. In the US, low back pain is the most common health problem for those younger than the age of 50. While there can be many causes of low back pain, the condition often is associated with the degeneration of the intervertebral disc -- degenerative disc disease.

20 Jan 2017

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

The body requires a number of minerals in order to maintain its proper functioning. The minerals are used for a variety of physiological processes such as building blood and bone, making hormones, regulating heartbeat, and more. There are two types of minerals. Macrominerals are needed in large amounts. Trace minerals are needed in very small amounts.

19 Jan 2017

Support for Birth Trauma

Postnatal birth trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is now being recognized as an important cause of severe mental health issues following childbirth. It has been estimated to affect 1 – 21% of women at this time.

19 Jan 2017

Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis in Newborns

Sepsis is a medical condition wherein the immune system overreacts to an infection, turning the white blood cells against the body’s own cells and tissues. Anyone with a weak immune system is susceptible to sepsis. Neonatal sepsis is the term for this blood condition in babies of less than three months of age.

19 Jan 2017

Causes and Symptoms of Sepsis in Newborns

The immune system of the human body is responsible for defending the body against outside agents which may cause infection. The immune system of a newborn is fairly weak and takes time to develop - this leaves the newborn open to several possible infections. It is for this reason that healthcare providers ensure that the baby is not exposed to any potential infections.

19 Jan 2017

Focal Segmental Glomerular Sclerosis (FSGS)

Focal segmental glomerular sclerosis (FSGS), first described in the late 1950s, is one of the most common causes of primary glomerular diseases in the adult population. Moreover, the incidence of FSGS has been increasing in the past few years. FSGS may arise due to a systemic condition or as an idiopathic renal disease where a cause cannot be identified.

19 Jan 2017

Cutaneous Larva Migrans Life Cycle

Cutaneous larva migrans is a skin condition in which the larvae of some hookworm species migrate within the skin to produce an intensely pruritic, serpiginous or linear rash. This is known as a creeping eruption.

19 Jan 2017

Cutaneous Larva Migrans Causes

Cutaneous larva migrans is a creeping eruption, which arises due to infection by the filariform larva of the hookworm (Ancylostoma), or the dog tapeworm (Strongyloides). It is the most common skin condition to occur in travelers who have been in tropical or subtropical regions.

19 Jan 2017

Cutaneous Larva Migrans

Cutaneous larva migrans is a creeping skin eruption with a serpentine single-track rash. Most common in those who live in or visit the tropical and subtropical areas of the world, it is caused by a helminthic infestation.

19 Jan 2017