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Dr. Sexton is a licensed pharmacist and freelance medical writer with experience in clinical pharmacy, retail pharmacy, and pharmacovigilance in both the United States and Europe. She is an honors graduate of The Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and also earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Alabama. Her professional interests include traditional pharmaceutical therapies, immunizations, and preventative health initiatives.
Drug Disposal – to Flush or Not to Flush?
Richard Asher, considered one of the preeminent medical thinkers of the 20th century, said, “If you give a man a pill there are only two things he can do with it: he can swallow it or he can throw it away.” As the production and use of medications increases worldwide, it has become clear that a solution to the problem of consumer drug disposal is essential. In the past, many consumers have been told to flush unused or expired medications; however, concerns regarding accumulation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in the water supply and the unknown environmental impact have increased the awareness for proper disposal methods. Furthermore, imprudent disposal may increase the risk of accidental poisoning and drug misuse.
Pass the Salt – Risks Linked to Low Salt Diet?
In light of the fact that approximately 90% of all Americans will develop high blood pressure during their lifetime, the American Heart Association recommends a daily intake of no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium to reduce the risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, stroke, and kidney disease. However, results published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) from a recent European study coordinated in Belgium have challenged the notion that a reduced sodium (salt) consumption lowers the risk of heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and stroke.
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