Senior citizens are the fastest growing segment of the population and medications play an increasing role in healthcare while aging. Seniors are living longer and because of that they may be likely to develop one […]
By Thomas S. Jennings, DDS One condition we commonly find in our mature patients is xerostomia. Like many medical terms this one comes from Latin roots, in this case “xero” (the absence of moisture) and […]
Courtesy Texas Star Pharmacy By Angela Nguyen, Pharm D. Candidate 2015 Have you had unresolved symptoms or unexplained conditions after seeing multiple doctors? “I have a weird taste in my mouth, there is a burning […]
A Bitter Pill to Swallow: Simple Solutions for medication and supplement administration By Mika Bradford CN, CPhT, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine So often clients and customers I work with ask how they can reduce […]
There are often some misconceptions regarding the use of medication at the end of life. I would like to take some time to help clarify the role of pharmacy in regards to hospice care. […]
Treating Patients Suffering from Pain
By Donna S. Barsky, D.Ph., R.Ph., TexasStar Pharmacy, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Pain is the number one reason any of us go to see the doctor. Shockingly, recent reports have found that drug related deaths fueled by an increase in prescription narcotic overdoses now outnumber traffic fatalities in the U.S. […]
Immunizations Now Available at Majoria Drugs
By Victor Welker, Majoria Drugs, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Raise your hand if you like to get a shot? Just what I thought? Not many takers. Many of us have a fear of needles and shots can cause some discomfort. […]
Innovations in medicine hit home: How Walgreens is helping patients take hospital care home
Courtesy Walgreens, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine
Times—and medications—are changing fast. As healthcare continues to advance, more drugs will be delivered by infusion. That’s a term used to describe drug delivery that goes directly into the body via a small tube usually inserted into a vein, rather than in a pill or liquid taken by mouth. […]
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