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Aspirin Before Bed May Help Heart Patients

Taking aspirin before bed may help your pharmacy patients with cardiovascular disease. A recent study has discovered that hypertension patients who took aspirin at night had better control of their blood pressure than those who continued to take their medication in the morning.

Mandatory Vaccinations Help Decrease Sick Days Taken

Healthcare personnel who get flu shots during flu season are less likely to use sick days for flu-related symptoms, says new research conducted by the Respiratory Protection Effectiveness Clinical Trial. The trial examined the results from 1,077 health care providers, which were conducted at various outpatient sites throughout the country. Pharmacies can do their part […]

Addressing Supplement Interaction with Medications

Pharmacies are seeing an ever increasing number of clients who are using vitamin and mineral supplements in addition to their daily routine. These supplements can range from multivitamins, joint relief supplements like glucosamine, iron, and more. These supplements are often used alongside medications that a client is already taking. Pharmacists can do their part to […]

Missed Vaccines Increase Chances of Whooping Cough

Patients with children can often miss a dose of a vaccine that their child was scheduled to get. Some parents choose not to vaccinate their children at all. While vaccination is a personal choice for each parent, medical practitioners are beginning to see a rise in cases of whooping cough when children miss doses of […]

Extensive Workouts Lead to Electrolyte Imbalance Dangers

Patients know that they should stay adequately hydrated during a training session or workout. However, the dangers of excessive exercise are often overlooked. Electrolyte imbalance is often thought of as a condition that will go away if a patient takes a rest day, and this can lead to severe complications, or in some cases death. […]

Shingles Vaccination Rates Improve, Still Shy of Targets

Shingles vaccination rates among older adults have risen from 2008-2011, but a recent study has shown that the overall rate of vaccination against shingles is still relatively low overall. The shingles vaccine has been in circulation since its approval in 2006, and is recommended for all adults aged 60 and over to help prevent shingles. […]