Opioids Doubling Suicides and Overdoses
Opioid-related research developments of interest to pharmacists.
Reading Blood Pressure
New blood pressure guidelines lower the acceptable blood pressure threshold that defines hypertension and the risk of heart attack and stroke.
An Overview of Naloxone for Pharmacists
The most common medications involved in prescription-opioid overdose deaths include methadone, oxycodone, and hydrocodone.
Peripheral Arterial Disease From a Community Pharmacy Perspective
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) describes a phenomenon in which circulation to the leg is diminished due to atherosclerosis, resulting in reduced blood flow and often causing pain that can be limiting to those who experience it.
Trends in Aspirin Use for Secondary Prevention of ASCVD
According to the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2013, nearly 71% of adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease use aspirin regularly.
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