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Information includes FDA advisories, cosmeceuticals, and test kits. 2009-11-21T21:01:10Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Endocrinology/American-Heart-Association-Nov-14-18-2009/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/643384?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/643384null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Factors-Affecting-Continuous-Glucose-Monitoring-Id/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/640323?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Patients with type 1 diabetes are more likely to perform continuous glucose monitoring nearly daily if they are adults and if they were already frequently monitoring their glucose, according to a study in the November issue of Diabetes Care. 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/640323/fingerblood_SS36049.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/640323null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Aspirin-May-Not-Help-Prevent-Primary-Heart-Disease/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/639480?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The potential benefits and harms of using aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease are too finely balanced for the drug to be recommended for routine use in at-risk patients with no history of cardiovascular disease, according to a study in the November issue of the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/452009/639480/18146.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/452009/639480null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Rx+Care/Practical-management-of-asthma-CE/CME/Article/detail/639960?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 More than 22 million patients in the United States are affected by asthma and collectively were admitted for approximately 444,000 hospitalizations in 2006. With appropriate assessment and treatment by patients and healthcare providers, hospitalizations and deaths from asthma exacerbations can be significantly reduced. This article reviews the role of available asthma medications and provides an overview of the NAEPP's recommendations for management of asthma for patients 12 years of age and older. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/452009/639960null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-Products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638768?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx and new OTC 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/452009/638768null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Schnucks-adds-EyeSite-kiosks-to-pharmacies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638771?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Schnucks Markets plans to get customers into its pharmacy departments with the addition of EyeSite vision-screening kiosks. Thirty kiosks were recently added to its grocery stores in the St. Louis area. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/452009/638771null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/OTC-antacids-win-consumer-loyalty/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638770?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and at least 25 million suffer on a daily basis. A Nielson study reported early in 2009 announced that 94 percent of patients are satisfied with their OTC remedies. The study estimated that OTC medications annually save patients an average total of $174 each in office visits and medication costs. Because of fewer patient visits top physicians, the study attributes $757 million in annual savings to the U.S. healthcare system. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/452009/638770null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Greek-to-me-Pomegranate-extracts-popular-in-mythol/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639573?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The science behind pomegranate extract in topicals and genomics in developing cosmeceuticals 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639573null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Fish-Oil-Deemed-Safe-for-Antiplatelet-Therapy-Pati/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/634828?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 In patients with cardiovascular disease, the bleeding risk is not increased when high-dose fish oil is combined with aspirin and clopidogrel, according to a study in the Oct. 15 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology. 2009-10-16T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/422009/634828/20088.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/422009/634828null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Feature+Articles/Metabolic-syndrome-throughout-the-life-cycle-CE/CME/Article/detail/633088?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adults, as well as the increasing prevalence of pediatric obesity, has spurred research into how the condition may affect children and adolescents. Pharmacists should be able to define insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome in children and adults according to national guidelines, list the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome in children that may increase their risk as adults, describe the role of lifestyle modification in children and adults with metabolic syndrome, and identify the role of medical and surgical treatment for metabolic syndrome and/or obesity. 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/412009/633088null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Associations/Supply-of-heparin-further-secured/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631000?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A second round of revised quality standards for heparin became effective recently, the U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention has announced. 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/402009/631000null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Over+the+Counter/New-Products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632482?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx, new indications, new generics, and new OTC 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/412009/632482null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/ACS-Education-May-Not-Reduce-Prehospital-Delay/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/632909?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 In patients at high risk for acute coronary syndrome, educational and counseling intervention may not lead to decreased hospital arrival times or increased emergency medical services use after the onset of symptoms, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/632909/paramedics_40324.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/632909null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Superstars-of-community-pharmacy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632488?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Each year, pharmacists who offer special services are recognized by their peers and wholesalers through nominations for Drug Topics' annual Top Independent Pharmacists awards in categories pertaining to service, competition, crisis response, and merchandising/promotion. This year's awards honor pharmacists in Washington State, North Carolina, Illinois, and New York. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/412009/632488null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Pharmacies-are-selling-more-oral-care-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632491?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The products pharmacists discuss most often with patients are oral pain-relief products, lip balms, and cold-sore preparations, according to an exclusive Drug Topics survey of pharmacists. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/412009/632491null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Financial-planning-for-pharmacists/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632481?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Financial planning for pharmacists requires a basic understanding of types of financial professionals, fee structures, and values. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/412009/632481null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Why-do-pharmacists-detest-Medicaid-customers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632486?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Everyone seems to realize that when the lady being a pain in the neck carries a Gucci handbag, she's someone who helps pay the pharmacy's bills. Not so many people seem to realize that this is equally true of the lady carrying the Medicaid card. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/412009/632486null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Chains+by+Name/Walgreens-opens-7000th-store-in-Brooklyn-New-York/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631114?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 On October 1, the 7,000th Walgreens store opened in Brooklyn, N.Y., amid festivities that included free health screenings and speeches from Walgreens CEO Greg Wasson and Borough President Marty Golden. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/402009/631114null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Top+News/Maryland-pharmacists-receive-H1N1-training-opportu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630661?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 As the most accessible members of the healthcare team, pharmacists in Maryland are being offered an opportunity to train in preparation for a predicted H1N1 flu pandemic. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/402009/630661null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Associations/Controversy-stirs-over-mail-order-drugs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628895?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Controversy is in the mix after two mail-order prescription surveys with conflicting results were released within two days of each other. 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/392009/628895/Mail-Order-Meds_flash.jpg HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Over+the+Counter/Beware-of-fake-remedies-sold-as-dietary-supplement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624218?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Manufacturers, promoters, and sellers of dietary supplements are prohibited by law from making claims to treat or cure illness or disease, or their symptoms. Pharmacists should encourage patients to check with medical professionals before commencing use of any dietary supplement. 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/362009/624218null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Herbal-supplements-are-hot-sellers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624212?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 With the settlement of the class-action lawsuit brought against First DataBank and McKesson by third-party payors accusing the companies of conspiring to inflate average wholesale prices (AWP) of hundreds of drugs, AWP values will roll back from 1.25 to 1.20 times the drugs' wholesale acquisition cost (WAC). 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/362009/624212null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Over-The-Counter+Products+Top+Story/Cold-sores-affect-millions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624210?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Caused by herpes simplex virus type 1, cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are highly contagious and are present throughout the U.S. population in epidemic proportions. Because the stress of the new school year weakens the body's defenses and triggers cold-sore episodes, September may be called the start of the cold sore "season." 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/362009/624210null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Feature+Articles/Overview-of-geriatric-dermatology-CE/CME/Article/detail/624739?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 In the practice of geriatric dermatology, pharmacists should be able to explain the physiology of aging skin; describe dermatologic conditions frequently encountered in the elderly, including decubitis ulcers, skin infections, blistering diseases, skin cancers, and melanoma; identify dermatologic manifestations of nutritional deficiency in geriatric patients; and review the role of the pharmacist in managing dermatologic pharmacotherapy. 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/372009/624739null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Over+the+Counter/New-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624215?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx; new indications; new generics; and new OTC 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/362009/624215null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Some-limitations-on-emergency-contraception-are-ea/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624511?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The FDA approved a new one-pill formulation of the emergency contraceptive Plan B in July. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/372009/624511null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/FDA-Issues-Warnings-on-Unlawful-Topical-Ibuprofen/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/620814?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to eight companies marketing over-the-counter topical products containing ibuprofen, noting that the drugs' claims have not been evaluated by the FDA, according to an Aug. 20 release issued by the agency. 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/342009/620814/fdalogo.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/342009/620814null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Hepatitis-Case-Linked-to-Herbal-Supplements/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/619465?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A case of hepatitis has been linked to artemisinin-containing herbal supplements, according to an article in the Aug. 14 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 2009-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/342009/619465/40047.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/342009/619465null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Aspirin-After-Cancer-Diagnosis-Linked-to-Lower-Mor/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/618329?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The use of aspirin after the diagnosis of colorectal cancer -- especially tumors overexpressing cycooxygenase-2 -- may be associated with better survival, according to research published in the Aug. 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2009-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/618329/18146small.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/618329null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Head-lice-products-make-louse-busting-easier/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617017?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The kids are going back to school, and opportunities for exposure to head lice abound. In the U.S., an estimated 6 million to 12 million infestations occur each year among children 3 to 11 years old. This year, some new products offer relief. 2009-08-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/322009/617017null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Medication-Overdoses-in-Children-Create-Large-Burd/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/617961?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Medication overdoses, particularly in preschoolers, account for a substantial portion of poisonings involving young people that are treated in emergency rooms, according to research published in the September issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2009-08-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/617961/childproof_59305.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/332009/617961null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Feature+Articles/Parkinsons-disease-A-review-CE/CME/Article/detail/617535?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Parkinson's disease usually affects people over the age of 50. About 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year, with more than half a million Americans affected at any given time. Pharmacists should be able to explain the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of the disease, identify potential complications, discuss current nonpharmacologic therapies and pharmacotherapies, and recommend appropriate treatment strategies. 2009-08-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/322009/617535null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-Products-Rx-OTC-indications-and-generics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617020?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics 2009-08-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/322009/617020null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Course-Could-Improve-Dating-Health-in-High-School-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/616565?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A course on dating violence and healthy relationships may provide benefits for high school students, particularly boys, according to research published in the August issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 2009-08-04T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/322009/616565/45010.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/322009/616565null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Medication-Usage-High-in-US-Children-Under-12/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/614213?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 In any given week, more than half of American children under the age of 12 years take at least one medication, and about one-quarter take multiple medications, primarily over-the-counter products, according to a study published in the August issue of Pediatrics. 2009-07-27T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/312009/614213/15096.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/312009/614213null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Circumcision-Does-Not-Cut-Female-Partners-HIV-Risk/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/612062?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Circumcision of HIV-infected men does not confer any additional protection on their female sexual partners, and condoms remain essential for prevention of HIV transmission, according to a study published in the July 18 issue of The Lancet. 2009-07-17T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/292009/612062/aids.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/292009/612062null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Condoms-Can-Protect-Against-Herpes-Simplex-Virus-2/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/611055?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Condom use does protect against the transmission of the herpes simplex virus 2, but the level of protection is lower than it is for other sexually transmitted infections, according to a study published in the July 13 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. 2009-07-14T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/292009/611055/18301.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/292009/611055null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Famotidine-May-Prevent-Peptic-Ulcers-in-Patients-o/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/609001?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The H2-receptor agonist famotidine prevents gastric and duodenal ulcers, as well as erosive esophagitis, in patients taking low-dose aspirin, according to a study published online July 6 in The Lancet. 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/282009/609001/18146.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/282009/609001null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Community+Practice/Thyroid-Disorders-CE/CME/Article/detail/609309?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 After reading this article, pharmacists and technicians should be able to define and describe mechanisms of thyroid dysfunction; describe the pathophysiology, presentation, and diagnosis of thyroid disorders; differentiate between pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment modalities for patients with thyroid disorders; list the medications used in the treatment of hyper- and hypothyroidism; and counsel patients with regard to pregnancy and thyroid disorders. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/282009/609309null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Over+the+Counter/New-Products-Rx-OTC-indications-and-generics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607934?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/272009/607934null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Over+the+Counter/Treating-poison-ivy-and-other-summer-nuisances/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607933?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Perhaps as a byproduct of global warming, poison ivy, oak, and sumac plants are spreading in numbers and their virulence is expanding. Several manufacturers are offering products designed to treat the rash, blisters, and infamous itch of these seasonal irritants. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/272009/607933null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Over+the+Counter/Specialty-pharmacy-for-dialysis-patients-opens-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607940?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A new national retail pharmacy, Fresenius Medical Care Rx, has opened in Nashville. It will provide prescriptions, OTC medications, and diabetic testing supplies through the mail to dialysis patients and will offer them access to pharmacists with specialized training in kidney disease. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/272009/607940null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/FDA-Panel-Urging-Reduced-Acetaminophen-Dosing/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/607803?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A panel of U.S. health advisors has recommended changes in the dosing and availability of over-the-counter and prescription acetaminophen due to risks of severe liver damage or death. The recommendations follow a report issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month. 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/272009/607803/drugs_MIC060ML.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/272009/607803null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Top+News/FDA-approves-generic-Plan-B/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607179?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first generic version of the emergency contraceptive Plan B tablets, 0.75 mg. 2009-06-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/272009/607179null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Allergy+%26+Immunology+Top+Story/OTC-cold-remedy-could-cause-literal-senselessness/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604486?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The Zicam line of over-the-counter homeopathic cold remedies, FDA says, can cause the permanent destruction of sense of smell and taste. 2009-06-17T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/contpeds/252009/604486null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Red-Yeast-Rice-Supplement-Can-Lower-Cholesterol-Le/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/604203?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The herbal supplement red yeast rice can help reduce low-density lipid and total cholesterol in people who cannot tolerate statin therapy, according to a study reported in the June 16 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. 2009-06-16T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/252009/604203/heart_18029.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/252009/604203null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/OTC-Fast-relief-for-headaches-and-migraines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600557?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 In a recent National Headache Foundation survey, 53 percent of respondents had switched from Rx drugs to OTC medications in order to save money. In addition to the old standbys, a few new products are now available. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/222009/600557null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Feature+Articles/Giving-and-receiving-constructive-feedback-in-phar/CME/Article/detail/601012?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 After participating in this activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should be able to provide timely and constructive feedback to employees, coworkers, and patients, and be able to overcome barriers to providing feedback. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/232009/601012null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-Products-Rx-OTC-generics-June-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600547?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx, new generics, and new OTC 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/222009/600547null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/SAEM-Chewing-Helps-Absorption-of-Aspirin/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/598537?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Chewing chewable tablets of aspirin produces the most rapid and biggest absorption compared to swallowing solid tablets or chewing and then swallowing solid tablets, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, held from May 14 to 17 in New Orleans. 2009-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/202009/598537/heart_MIC089ML.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/202009/598537null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Chains+%26+Business/Label-changes-due-for-OTC-pain-relievers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597943?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Citizen petitions to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work. Sometimes. 2009-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/202009/597943null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Aspirin-Benefit-in-Peripheral-Artery-Disease-Exami/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/597936?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Aspirin therapy does not appear to significantly reduce cardiovascular events in patients with peripheral artery disease, according to a study in the May 13 Journal of the American Medical Association. 2009-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/202009/597936/18146.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/202009/597936null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Low-Dose-Aspirin-May-Damage-the-Small-Intestine/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/597448?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Even a short course of low-dose aspirin therapy may damage the small intestine, according to a study published in the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2009-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/192009/597448/18146.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/192009/597448null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/ACOG-Soy-Red-Wine-Have-Anti-Estrogenic-Effects/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/597181?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Compounds in soy and red wine may positively affect gynecologic health and help prevent endometriosis, according to a prize-winning paper presented this week at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Annual Clinical Meeting, held from May 2 to 6 in Chicago. 2009-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/192009/597181/dng015.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/192009/597181null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Endocrinology/ACOG-Clinicians-Appear-Accepting-of-Black-Cohosh/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/597044?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Perimenopausal and menopausal women who use Remifemin® black cohosh extract therapy are likely to report support from their health care providers, according to research presented this week at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Annual Clinical Meeting, held from May 2 to 6 in Chicago. 2009-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/192009/597044/HRT.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/192009/597044null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Chains+%26+Business/Nighttime-pain-relief-is-wide-awake-and-going-stro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596641?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 In 2009, economic uncertainties, fear of new influenza strains, and pain are contributing to problems with sleeplessness experienced by many among the U.S. population. 2009-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/192009/596641null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Over+the+Counter/New-products-Rx-generic-OTC-May-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596058?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/182009/596058null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Over+the+Counter/Dangers-of-OTC-cold-remedies-may-not-be-understood/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596069?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Parents with some understanding of the possible dangers of OTC cold remedies often still give them to their young children. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/182009/596069/Child_Cold_Medicine_flash.JPG XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Feature+Articles/At-home-drug-testing-CE/CME/Article/detail/596640?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 In order to counsel patients sensitively and appropriately, every pharmacist and pharmacy technician should be knowledgeable about how and when to use at-home drug tests. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/192009/596640null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Over+the+Counter/New-OTC-products-target-seasonal-allergies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596063?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Several new OTC products are on pharmacy shelves for seasonal sufferers seeking relief. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/182009/596063null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Chain-of-the-Year-winner-Perzow-accepts-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596062?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 In a recent ceremony in Boulder, Colo., Pharmaca CEO and Chairman Barry Perzow received the Chain of the Year award from Drug Topics Editor-in-Chief Margaret Mulligan. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/182009/596062null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Nursing/FDA-Requires-OTC-Pain-Relievers-to-Display-Warning/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/595801?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Popular over-the-counter pain relievers and fever medications containing acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs will be required to display prominent warnings about the risks of liver damage and internal bleeding, under a new rule announced April 28 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 2009-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/182009/595801/fdalogo.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/182009/595801null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Heavy-NSAID-Use-Linked-to-Dementia-in-Elderly/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/594817?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Contrary to earlier studies suggesting that users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have a reduced risk of developing dementia, heavy NSAID use in the elderly is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a study published online April 22 in Neurology. 2009-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/172009/594817/18146.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/172009/594817null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Antithrombotic-Drugs-May-Cause-Microbleeds-in-Brai/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/593315?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Patients who take antithrombotic drugs such as aspirin and carbasalate calcium may be at increased risk of cerebral microbleeds, according to a report published online April 13 in the Archives of Neurology. 2009-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/162009/593315/18146small.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/162009/593315null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Associations/NACDS-supports-congressional-crackdown-on-dextrome/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/591703?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is endorsing a congressional effort to crack down on the bulk sale of a cough syrup ingredient sometimes abused as a recreational drug. 2009-04-04T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/142009/591703null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Muscle-and-joint-pain-targeted-by-new-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/591699?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Muscle and joint pain: New OTC products offer relief 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/142009/591699null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Treating-ulcerated-hemangiomas-Eosin-may-be-afford/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/592576?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Eosin, commonly used as an inexpensive, over-the-counter treatment for diaper dermatitis and as a topical antibiotic, has been shown in a pilot study to represent a safe and effective treatment for the ulceration of infantile hemangiomas. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/152009/592576null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-products-Rx-generic-OTC-April-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/591701?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/142009/591701null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Feature+Articles/Pain-management-CE/CME/Article/detail/592682?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to educate other healthcare providers and patients about the nature of pain and the importance of its adequate treatment; recommend appropriate drug therapies for different types of pain; and counsel patients and providers on the difference between addiction, physical dependence, tolerance, and pseudoaddiction. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/152009/592682null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/2009-Chain-of-the-Year-Pharmaca/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/591698?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Boulder, Colo.-based Pharmaca, the nation's first European-style integrative retail pharmacy focuses on treating the whole person. Their successful model made them the choice as Drug Topics' 2009 Chain of the Year. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/142009/591698/Pharmaca-Logo-195-x-210_flash.jpg XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Pain-Reliever-Warnings-Not-Prominent-or-Conspicuou/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/590905?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Warnings on over-the-counter pain relievers are often not looked at or recalled and are often not legible compared with other elements of the label, according to a report published online March 30 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/142009/590905/childproof_59305.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/142009/590905null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Best-selling-OTC-products-of-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/591696?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A retailer's review of best-selling OTC categories, including digestive health, vitamins and supplements, and eye and ear care. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/142009/591696null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Aspirin-May-Protect-Against-Cancer/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/589744?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 People who take aspirin for vascular protection have less incidence of cancer, but only after 10 years of taking the drug, indicating that it may have a protective effect against cancer, according to a review published online March 27 in The Lancet. 2009-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/132009/589744/18146small.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/132009/589744null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Aspirin-Guidelines-Updated-by-US-Preventive-Servic/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/588537?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Before deciding whether to use aspirin to prevent heart attacks or strokes, clinicians should compare risk factors such as age, gender, diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and smoking against the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, according to a report published in the March 17 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. 2009-03-20T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/122009/588537/18146.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/122009/588537null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Aspirin-Dose-Over-100-mg-May-Do-Heart-More-Harm-Th/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/587661?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The optimum daily dose of aspirin for prevention of cardiovascular events is probably between 75 and 81 mg, as a 100-mg dose or more has no obvious benefit and may cause harm in patients who are also taking clopidogrel, according to a report published in the March 17 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. 2009-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/122009/587661/18146small.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/122009/587661null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Glycemic-Control-Approaches-Lead-to-Similar-Outcom/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/584323?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Different approaches to glycemic control in type 2 diabetics following myocardial infarction were associated with similar risk of later cardiovascular events, according to research published in the March issue of Diabetes Care. 2009-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/102009/584323/injection_40222.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/102009/584323null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-products-Rx-generic-OTC-March-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585684?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/102009/585684null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Green-pharmacy-pilot-program-goes-national/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585668?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A San Francisco pilot program for ecological collection of consumer pharmaceutical waste is giving pharmacies nationwide the tools and training to create their own drug take-back programs. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/102009/585668null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Eye-care-Product-sales-are-on-the-increase/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585681?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Drug Topics' exclusive survey on eye care offers pharmacist feedback and brand recommendations. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/102009/585681null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/CME+Showcase/Biologic-agents-for-the-management-of-rheumatoid-a/CME/Article/detail/585857?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 After participating in this activity, pharmacists should be able to describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA); identify its clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria; explain current pharmacologic treatment strategies; discuss the role of the newer, biologic agents; and provide appropriate recommendations for a designated patient. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/112009/585857null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Changing-demographics-Cosmeceuticals-role-in-ethni/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585628?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 The top five cosmeceuticals for ethnic skin are vitamin C, hydroquinone, tretinoin, sunblock and salicylic acid, an expert says. In recommending cosmeceutical ingredients for patients, she says dermatologists must consider differences in aging and skin responses between ethnic and lighter skin types. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/102009/585628null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Social-Norms-Influence-Lifeguards-Safe-Sun-Habits/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/582000?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Workplace safe sun policies and participation in skin cancer prevention programs both help improve the sun protection habits of lifeguards and aquatic instructors, but social norms exert the greatest influence, researchers report in the February issue of the Archives of Dermatology. 2009-02-17T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/082009/582000/swimmershoulder.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/082009/582000null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Chinese-Remedies-May-Offer-Benefits-in-Treating-Al/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/581875?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Several types of herbal therapies from traditional Chinese medicine may hold promise for treating asthma and food allergies, according to research published in the February issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2009-02-16T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/082009/581875/herbs_40186.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/082009/581875null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Aspirin-Lowers-Risk-of-Colorectal-Adenomas/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/581309?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Aspirin lowers the risk of colorectal adenomas, and the lower risk is maintained if patients frequently take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs post-treatment, according to two studies published online Feb. 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 2009-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/072009/581309/18146.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/072009/581309null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-products-Rx-generic-OTC-February-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/578183?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/052009/578183null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-OTC-sore-throat-products-come-in-many-forms/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/578181?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 New OTC products for sore throats include sprays, lozenges, strips, ices, and liquids. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/052009/578181null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/CME+Showcase/New-drugs-update-2008-approvals-CE/CME/Article/detail/579863?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of some of the new molecular entities and biologics approved by FDA in 2008. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/062009/579863null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Survey-Respondents-Frown-on-UKs-Plans-for-Flomax/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/575523?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Most readers surveyed by the journal Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin are not in favor of the UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency's plans to possibly make trimethoprim and tamsulosin (Flomax) available over the counter, according to a release issued Jan. 14. 2009-01-14T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/032009/575523/physician_18141.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/032009/575523null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Clinical+News/Sizzling-sun-care-category-led-by-technology-and-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574186?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Sun care is a hot category that continues to grow. Regardless of seasonality in most parts of the country and many years of flat sales, this category has come back strong in the last few years thanks to new technology, specialized products, and an overall greater consumer awareness of the sun's dangerous effects. 2009-01-07T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/022009/574186null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Cold-symptoms-spawn-a-new-crop-of-OTC-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574353?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 New OTC products for coughs and colds are plentiful this year. 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/022009/574353null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-products-Rx-generics-and-OTC-January-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574355?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/022009/574355null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Q-amp-A-No-more-frizz-Moisturizers-for-rosacea-pat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/573437?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Rosacea patients comprise the biggest group of individuals with sensitive skin. This sensitive skin is thought to be due, in part, to a defective barrier and vasomotor instability. Thus, any topically applied substance that causes noxious sensory stimuli, vasodilation or irritation can result in a rosacea flare. 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/012008/573437null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/CME+Showcase/Community-acquired-MRSA-infections-CE/CME/Article/detail/579864?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 After participating in this activity, pharmacists should be able to distinguish between CA-MRSA and HA-MRSA, recommend outpatient and inpatient treatment options, and identify prevention methods. 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/062009/579864null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Concurrent-Drug-Use-Common-in-Elderly/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/573107?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Nearly half of older U.S. adults surveyed reported that they combine prescription and over-the-counter medications, a practice that may significantly increase their risk of major adverse drug reactions, researchers report in the Dec. 24/31 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2008-12-23T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/522008/573107/pillholder_59009.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/522008/573107null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Chains+%26+Business/The-pharmacists-duty-to-warn-Implications-for-phar/CME/Article/detail/570302?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Case law concerning a pharmacist's duty to warn varies from state to state. Certain guidelines should be observed by all pharmacists, regardless of where they practice. 2008-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/drugtopics/502008/570302/Pharmacists-Duty-to-Warn_flash.jpg REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Over+the+Counter/New-Products-Rx-generics-OTC-December-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/569602?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A survey of new Rx, new OTC, new indications, and new generics 2008-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/492008/569602null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Aspirin-Starch-Do-Not-Prevent-Lynch-Syndrome-Colon/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/571021?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Neither aspirin nor resistant starch show chemopreventive activity against the development of colorectal adenoma or carcinoma in Lynch syndrome patients, according to the results of a study published in the Dec. 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. 2008-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/502008/571021/coloncancer.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/502008/571021null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Conference+News/ASHP-08-Naranjo-Questionnaire-does-not-effectively/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/570725?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 Dietary supplements can cloud a healthcare professional's ability to determine an adverse reaction using the existing Naranjo Questionnaire. That was the point Celtina Reinert, PharmD, pharmacist at Sastun Center of Integrative Health Care, Overland Park, Kansas, tried to enforce at a Tuesday session. 2008-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/drugtopics/502008/570725null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/At-Risk-Patients-May-Benefit-from-Higher-Dose-Aspi/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/570084?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 In patients diagnosed with atherosclerotic vascular disease, higher-dose aspirin may be more effective at reducing the risk of fatal atherothrombotic events than lower-dose aspirin, according to a report published in the Nov. 15 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology. 2008-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/492008/570084/18146.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/492008/570084null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Dont-sweat-it-New-topical-formulation-effective-fo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/570107?contextCategoryId=44714&ref=25 A newly formulated topical therapy appears to be significantly effective and well-tolerated in patients suffering from primary focal hyperhidrosis. The modified formulation offers a therapeutic option to patients who fail other topical therapies for their condition and/or where other treatment avenues are not an option. 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/492008/570107null XML