Zostavax®; A new preventative vaccine against shingles.
Shingles is a painful disease that affects nearly 1 million people in the United States each year. This disease is caused by the virus, varicella zoster, the same virus that causes the chickenpox. As of May 25, 2006 a vaccine known as Zostavax® was approved with the indication for the prevention of shingles in people who are 60 years old or older. This vaccine is currently covered through Medicare Part D programs for patients >65 years of age, and is a fairly new preventative measure that can be taken to decrease the chances of developing this painful and uncomfortable disease.
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Posted on 05/01/2008 | Comments (0) | Pharmacist Articles
Trouble Sleeping? Treatment of Insomnia
Insomnia is clinically defined as a complaint of difficulty with falling asleep, difficulty with maintaining sleep, or feeling unrested after a full night of sleep. At different stages in life, a person may be more prone to developing insomnia and for different reasons. There are medications that can be used for treating insomnia; products exist over the counter without a prescription, and there are those that require a prescription from a doctor.
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Posted on 04/01/2008 | Comments (0) | Pharmacist Articles
Dry Skin Treatment This Winter
It’s the time of the year where many people suffer from dry, itchy skin. Dry skin can be related to occupational or environmental factors.
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Posted on 02/01/2008 | Comments (0) | Pharmacist Articles
Treatment of Osteoarthritis
People with mild to advanced forms of osteoarthritis can feel frustration with their condition because there are not any cures for most types of arthritis and the existing treatments may be of limited benefit or not tolerated by many patients. However, there is hope once arthritis is diagnosed by a doctor.
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Posted on 01/03/2008 | Comments (0) | Pharmacist Articles
Is it a cold or the flu?
You just returned home after celebrating the holidays with your family and you don’t feel so well. Could it be a cold or worse yet the flu (influenza)? Both viruses attack the respiratory system. While knowing the difference between the two viruses won’t make you feel any better it is also the first step in treatment. Knowing the difference will also help in preventing the spread of it to other coworkers and family members. If you can distinguish between the two early enough (the first 48 hours) there are antiviral medications that your doctor can prescribe for the flu, after a positive lab test, which will decrease the duration of the virus.
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Posted on 12/01/2007 | Comments (0) | Pharmacist Articles
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Posted on 11/05/2007 | Comments (0) | Items & Gifts Pharmacist Articles