Improper oral hygiene is a direct cause of dental cavities, periodontal disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), halitosis, and some cases of denture-related discomfort. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many
people have postponed preventive services such as routine dental exams, which has led to a significant uptick in people with these types of conditions.

Daniel L. Krinsky, RPh, MS

Updates from FDA

In June, the American Headache Society (AHS) released an updated consensus statement to help guide health care providers in the treatment of migraine.

Clarissa Chan, PharmD

Melatonin use was associated with a significant reduction in vancomycin-related acute kidney injury (AKI), according to results of a single-center, retrospective observational study published recently in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.

Maria G. Tanzi, PharmD

Since 2018, blood pressure, diabetes, heartburn, and, most recently, smoking cessation medications have been recalled due to carcinogenic impurities called nitrosamines.

Clarissa Chan, PharmD