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Heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol still extremely prevalent
Of all the diseases labeled “silent killers,” heart disease is the one that gets that epithet most often. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, since 1900, there has been only one year in which heart disease wasn’t the deadliest disease in the country: 1918, the year of the great influenza pandemic, when 450,000 Americans died.
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Treatment options for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
The goal of this lesson is to improve the pharmacist’s ability to provide consultation on current pharmacological options and treatment strategies for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
New drug update
This lesson works to improve the pharmacist’s awareness of and ability to counsel patients regarding new therapeutic agents approved for use in 2011, including indications, side effects, risks and benefits.
Skin conditions through the ages
This lesson will aid the advanced practice clinician’s ability to recognize and select proper treatments for common skin conditions seen in the retail clinic setting, including acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis and scar management.
New drug update for technicians
The goal of this lesson is to improve the pharmacy technician’s awareness of new therapeutic agents approved for use in 2011, as well as drugs that will become generic in 2012.
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