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 [...]

The Skinny on Infrared Thermometers

Patients will ask you about forehead infrared thermometers… due to increased screening for fever during [...]

Are Patients With a Wound Protected Against Tetanus?

Fewer than 1 in 25 patients get appropriate prophylaxis for tetanus after a wound. Explain [...]

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. [...]

Ranitidine Safety Concern- A perspective about NDMA

Headlines about a probable carcinogen (NDMA) in some Rx and OTC ranitidine products will raise [...]

What are… Biosimilars?

Biosimilars are biologics that are highly SIMILAR to the original, or “reference,” biologic…but cost up [...]

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