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Posted: Dec 7, 2023

The case for psychotropic stewardship as more youth prescribed medication

Psychotropic Stewardship

Roughly 12% of pediatric patients are prescribed psychotropic medications, with vulnerable populations—such as those in foster care—prescribed these medications at even higher rates.

Loren Bonner

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Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Gastrointestinal bleeding from low-dose aspirin may increase risk of anemia in older adults

Anemia

Results from the ASPREE randomized, double-blind clinical trial, which were published in the July 2023 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, validated the concept that aspirin at low doses may cause damage to the GI tract.

Clarissa Chan, PharmD

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Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Experts release best practices for management of belching, abdominal bloating, and distention

Gastroenterology

For many people, GI issues can cause significant disruptions to their daily lives. Belching, abdominal bloating, and distention are some of the primary symptoms that cause discomfort and can lead patients to seek care with a gastroenterologist.

Olivia C. Welter, PharmD

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Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Can ashwagandha soothe stress?

On The Shelf

As health concerns over anxiety and stress levels have grown in recent years, sales of ashwagandha have also soared as demand spiked for supplements addressing mood and stress.

Mickie Cathers

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Posted: Dec 7, 2023

The dos and don’ts of treating kids’ colds and coughs

OTCs Today

As any parent or teacher knows, children of all ages are likely to catch a cold at least once over the course of cold and flu season, whether from their siblings, neighborhood friends, or classmates.

Mary Warner

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