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Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate: A Novel Potassium Binder

By: Andrew Leong, Staff Writer - Hyperkalemia is defined as a serum potassium level of greater than 5.0 mmol/L.1 In…

11 years ago

Stiolto™ Respimat® Enters Market

By: Sylva Ohanian, Staff Writer - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious yet treatable lung disease, which affects…

11 years ago

Lidocaine Patch: A Topical Analgesic for Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia

By: Irene Li, PharmD Candidate c/o 2016 - Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common chronic complication of herpes zoster that…

11 years ago

Stem Cells May Halt Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

By: Nehali Parikh, PharmD Candidate c/o 2016 - Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that results in interrupted neurotransmission…

11 years ago

Miltefosine (Impavido®) Approved to Treat Tropical Disease

By: Sang Hyo Kim, Staff Editor - On March 19, 2014, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved miltefosine…

11 years ago

Meet Corlanor®: A New Drug for Chronic Heart Failure

By: Svetlana Akbasheva, Staff Editor - For years, the medications that have been the mainstay of therapy for chronic heart…

11 years ago

Treatment Options for Restless Legs Syndrome

By: Svetlana Akbasheva, Staff Editor -       Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS or Willis-Ekbom disease) is a condition that affects an…

11 years ago

Illegal Sale of Drugs Online

By: Benedette Cuffari, BS Toxicology Candidate, ‘16 - “Initial Prescription Free,” “FDA Approved,”  “Save Thousands!” and “Our Generic Drugs are…

11 years ago

When Technology and Medicine Unite

By: Tyler Valente, PharmD Candidate c/o 2016 - A growing trend within our progressive society is the advancement of technology.…

11 years ago

Assessing Risks versus Benefits in Initiating Triple Antithrombotic Therapy

By: Jacqueline Chirico, PharmD Candidate c/o 2016 - A dilemma that many clinicians face when treating patients with cardiac problems…

11 years ago