Rule out other causes of decline firstDementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia. It takes a toll on...
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Pulse Oximeters – Helpful or Harmful?
Over the counter pulse oximeters saw a surge in use during the pandemic. They are widely available, inexpensive, and easy to use. A panacea- or too good to be true?What is a pulse oximeter and how does it work? Pulse oximeters come as either a small unit with a...
Prepared Equals Peace of Mind
Prepared equals peace of mind Being "prepared" used to be our way of life. Our just- in- time supply chains weren’t around back then. Amazon, and online shopping didn’texist. Back then, if you wanted something you had to either call the company and place an order or...
Is There Really a Shortage of Amoxicillin?
A widespread shortage of a common antibiotic, amoxicillin has swept the country. Amoxicillin is one of the first antibiotics used to treat strep throat, ear infections, urinary tract infections and many more. The shortage includes amoxicillin in pill form, powder to...
6 Tips to Keep Your Medicines Cool and Safe From the Heat
*Note: Some of the content below is for general medication best practices while other tips are specific to the medication mentioned. As the summer heat wave in most parts of the country rages on, and rolling blackouts threaten...
Antibiotic Stewardship
According to many scientists and clinicians, antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest threats to human health worldwide. However, without a clear understanding of the vital role of antimicrobials, and more specifically, antibiotics in modern life, a...
Our Fragile Supply Chain
Trying to find a silver lining to the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic can be challenging. However, one such silver lining is how the pandemic highlighted our fragile supply chain here in the United States, if not the world’s global supply chain. The world’s...
One of the Greatest Discoveries Since the Wheel
Over the years many lists have been published in an effort to rank the most “revolutionary inventions or discoveries in history”, or the “greatest breakthroughs of all time”. Invariably these lists include “penicillin” or “antibiotics”. In fact, a list...
When Do My Antibiotics Expire?
When you receive your antibiotics you will see a ‘use by’ date printed on the prescription label. Most states require pharmacists to print a ‘use by’ date one year from the date the prescription was filled. Don’t confuse this ‘use by’ date with a true...