Viewing Posts from February, 2021
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Methacholine Challenge Test and COVID
A Methacholine Challenge Test is typically performed when asthma is suspected but traditional testing methods have not been conclusive.
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Back to Sports and …. Ingrown Toenails
The resuming of afterschool sports and activities is welcome news for millions of young people across the U.S.
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Age-related Macular Degeneration and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness for Americans over the age of 65, according to the Centers for Disease Control.(1) There are two...
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When Your Pet Makes You Sneeze!
Allergies to dogs and cats are very common, affecting as many as three in 10 people in the U.S.
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Tattoo Removal
One-quarter of people with tattoos regret getting them, according to a Harris Poll.(1) The poll also sought the reasons people regret getting tattooed. Common reasons include:
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Alum and Nonsterile to Sterile Compounding
When Dr. Joe Kummer, Vice President of Engineering and Marketing at Edge Pharma, attended the American Society of Health System Pharmacists conference two years ago, he had a question.
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Valentine’s Day and Allergies
If you’re planning a Valentine’s Day celebration and your significant other has allergies, do some planning ahead, to make sure everyone stays safe, cautions the American College of Allergy, Asthma...
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Anesthesia for Cosmetic Procedures
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that of the over 15 million cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects the macula, which is a portion of the retina. The condition is common, and is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness for people...
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Nonsterile Compounded Medications For Hospitals
Nonsterile compounded medications encompass many different products that providers turn to in treating a wide range of medical issues.