B.C. pharmacists on front line against whooping coughPharmacists administering pertussis vaccines to combat province-wide outbreak. Prophylaxis against Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in HIV-positive adultsPJP is one of the most frequent AIDS-defining opportunistic infections in HIV-infected patients. This special feature outlines drug therapy options and the role of the pharmacist. Synthetic ‘poop’ cures C. difficile Treatment offers a less ‘icky’ approach than fecal transplant Flu shot in pregnancy protects baby Immunization boosts antibody levels, not linked with miscarriage Larger waistline linked to memory problems in HIV patients Meditation may reduce flu severity Exercise can help but researcher doesn’t know why meditation or exercise works Prevnar 13 now approved for adults 50 years and older The vaccine was previously indicated for use only in infants and children from six weeks through five years of age. STDs double in older populations in 10 years Practice Issues: Can environmental exposures trigger autism? What's behind the alarming increase in prevalence of this disorder? Cold weather self-care tips Preventive strategies for common winter ailments. First Previous 117 118 119 120 121 Next Last
