The author comments on the article that analyzes the Medicare Part D medication therapy management (MTM) services plans in the November/December 2006 issue of the "Journal of the American Pharmacists Association."...
Will medication therapy management become a routine part of most dispensing pharmacists' activities, or will a select group of pharmacists handle this role? Will medication therapy management become a routine part of most dispensing pharmacists' activities, or will a select group of pharmacists handle ...
However, be sure to ask your doctor if using an over-the-counter pain medication like acetaminophen is safe (Tylenol, others). Other pain killers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, and others), and aspirin, should be avoided since they might cause bleeding. Therefore, during recovery, ...
Intravenous (IV) therapy, also known asinfusion therapy, is a medical treatment that involves placing an intravenous catheter into a person's vein to directly administer fluids, medicine, nutrition, or blood into the bloodstream. The purpose of IV therapy is to allow the fluids or medication bei...
Saxenda is approved to be used with diet and exercise for long-term weight management in adults with overweight (BMI ≥27 kg/m2), in the presence of at least one weight-related medical condition ( such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or elevated cholesterol levels) or obesity (...
A medication (also referred to as medicament, medicine, pharmaceutical drug, medicinal drug or simply drug) is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease. Drug therapy (pharmacotherapy) is an important part of the medical field and relies on the science of pharmacology for contin...
anger and violence management techniques are often recommended for individuals with antisocial personality disorder. This type of therapy is designed to help clients develop better ways to manage their emotions and aggressive behavior. During therapy sessions, individuals can learn how to recognize trigger...
Targeted therapy is medicine that finds markers on some cancer cells and kills the cells. Surgery may be used to remove the tumor. Surgery called mastectomy may be used to remove all or part of your breast. A mastectomy may be done to treat breast cancer or prevent cancer from spreading.Tr...
In addition to medication and lifestyle adjustments, physical therapy is crucial in treating chronic prostatitis. Physical therapy methods include: - Prostatemassage - Hyperthermia -Biofeedbacktherapy These treatments promote blood circulation in the prostate, alleviate pelvic floor muscle spasms, and improve...
How is depression treated? Treatment depends on how severe your symptoms are. You may need any of the following: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)teaches you how to identify and change negative thought patterns. Antidepressant medicinemay be given to decrease or manage symptoms. You may need to...