Pharmacogenetics in Antidepressant Selection for Major Depressive Disorder
Presently, clinicians should be urged to view genetics as an additional tool in choosing prescriptions for MDD, as opposed to a replacement for complete clinical evaluation.
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Helping Patients Quit Smoking: A Road Map for Clinicians
Successful smoking cessation involves a 2-pronged approach, since there are 2 components to smoking – physiological and behavioral, according to Nervana Elkhadragy, PharmD, MS, TTS, of Purdue University, College of Pharmacy, Indianapolis.
The FDA Approval Process Needs Refinement, Not a Total Overhaul
Even though overall drug development times have not changed, questions about the clinical benefit of the drugs that have been approved through expedited pathways are being raised.
AAN Issues Guideline Update for Immunization in Patients With MS
AAN has issued a practice guideline update for vaccine-preventable infections and immunizations for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). A subcommittee of the AAN — tasked with developing, disseminating and implementing these guidelines — found improvements and additions to the recommendations previously issued in 2002.
Important Information for Your Patients Considering SLIT-Tablet Therapy for HDM-Induced Allergic Rhinitis
This article is sponsored by ALK, Inc. The house dust mite (HDM),and specificallyHDM speciesDermatophagoides farina and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, are common causes of allergic rhinitis (AR).1 In 2013, approximately 84% of households in the United States reported detectable levels of dust mite allergens.2 Commonly used therapeutic approaches for the management of HDM-induced AR include HDM avoidance, pharmacotherapy, and…
The Management of House Dust Mite-Induced Allergic Rhinitis
In 2013, approximately 84% of households in the United States reported detectable levels of dust mite allergens.
How Often Does the FDA Disagree With Its Advisory Committees’ Recommendations?
According to the findings of a recent review, the Food and Drug Administration rarely disagrees with recommendations made by its advisory committees.
Experts Offer Tips on Integrating Medical Marijuana Into Geriatric Practice
A study by the National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that from 2002-2014 the proportion of adults aged 50 to 64 who reported cannabis use in the past year more than tripled from 2.9% to 9.0%. Among adults age 65 or older, there was more than a ten-fold increase (from 0.2% to 2.1%).
Pediatric Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Treatment Options to Consider
Because determining an appropriate treatment plan for a patient depends on the subtype of the disease, it is imperative for providers to know and understand the underlying mechanisms of CRS as well as the components included in a medical evaluation of a patient.
Consensus Guidelines for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
The latest Consensus Guidelines for the Management of PONV (CGM-PONV) recommend an assessment of a patient’s baseline risk for PONV using a validated risk score based on independent predictors.
