A Trip for Terminal Patients
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmD2
For patients diagnosed with a terminal illness, the end of their physical days can be wrought with anxiety, depression, and... READ MORE →
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Salvia Divinorum – DEA Control over Magic in the Mint
by John Panos, PhDSalvia divinorum is a member of the mint family with known hallucinogenic properties which have been known for centuries.... READ MORE →
Antidepressants – Who’s Prescribing What
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDAntidepressant medications are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States – one of the top three, depending... READ MORE →
Drug Disposal – to Flush or Not to Flush?
by Angela M Sexton, PharmDRichard Asher, considered one of the preeminent medical thinkers of the 20th century, said, “If you give a man a pill there... READ MORE →
Ambien, Sonata, and Lunesta – The Morning After
by Dirk Hanson, MAThe latest generation of sleep hypnotics — Ambien (zolpidem), Sonata (zaleplon), and Lunesta (zopiclone) — have... READ MORE →
Headache Treatment – Alternative or Illicit?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDHeadache disorders can be painful and debilitating conditions. Ranging from infrequent tension-type headaches to cluster... READ MORE →
FDA Supports Compounding of Off-Label Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDRecently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the new drug Makena (17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate) for... READ MORE →
Colic and Probiotics – A Cure for the Crying?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDColic is a syndrome that appears in up to 20% of infants. It is generally defined by a set of criteria in which a baby between... READ MORE →
Faster. Higher. Stronger. Braver.
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDAthletes the world over are continuously searching for new ways to one-up their competition. Better training, improved technique,... READ MORE →
Cartoon – Alcohol and Aggression
by Shaheen E Lakhan, MD, PhD, MEd, MS, FAANJudging by all the destruction caused by the test subject, drinking more does make one more aggressive. A recent study published... READ MORE →
New ‘Brain Games’ Exclusive Preview – Times Square Mass Mind Reading
This Sunday February 14th (9 p.m. ET), the Emmy-nominated Brain Games tv-show is back! Wonder junkie Jason Silva returns to our screens, teaming up with... READ MORE →
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