Category Archives: Therapeutics
What is Doxy-PEP?
Doxy-PEP, or doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, is an emerging approach to reduce the risk of sexually [...]
Alcohol-Related Disorders
Treatment of alcohol-related disorders requires a biopsychosocial approach. Alcohol-related disorders are common and have a [...]
Aug
The Skinny on Infrared Thermometers
Patients will ask you about forehead infrared thermometers… due to increased screening for fever during [...]
Nov
Are Patients With a Wound Protected Against Tetanus?
Fewer than 1 in 25 patients get appropriate prophylaxis for tetanus after a wound. Explain [...]
Oct
Educate Yourself About Risky Meds in Children
You’ll hear about the new “KIDs List” of Key potentially Inappropriate Drugs in pediatrics…from the U.S. Pediatric Pharm Assn. [...]
Sep
Ranitidine Safety Concern- A perspective about NDMA
Headlines about a probable carcinogen (NDMA) in some Rx and OTC ranitidine products will raise [...]
Nov
What are… Biosimilars?
Biosimilars are biologics that are highly SIMILAR to the original, or “reference,” biologic…but cost up [...]
Aug
