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ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Making Rash Decisions

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

The RegiSCAR (Registry of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions) group suggested the following criteria for diagnosing DRESS syndrome and a point scoring system determining negative, possible, probable, or definitive DRESS syndrome [ MDCalc ]: Fever >38.5⸰C McGraw Hill; 2019. How do you diagnose DRESS syndrome?

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Hypertension

RX Note

Resistant Hypertension Resistant hypertension is defined by a patient whose BP is not controlled on three or more drugs (including a diuretic). After excluding medication non-adherence and isolated office hypertension, a quick check on the possible causes of resistant is required.

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The 7 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Most people with Hashimoto’s have deficiencies in these nutrients, and I’ve seen very limited adverse reactions with supplementation (please check the special considerations/cautions sections under each supplement heading to learn about adverse reactions). (12-16). Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2019;127(7):417-422.

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PharmDs – Crucial to Chronic Care Management Services: A Doctor’s Perspective

PharmD Live

Adverse drug events are avoided. A survey cited 1 by HealthIT.gov says with sources dating 2008-2012 and reviewed in 2019 says: 94% of providers report that their EHR makes records readily available at the point of care. Patient health improves, as do satisfaction scores and CMS reimbursements.

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World Standards Day: Recognizing How Standards Enable a Strong Medicines Supply Chain

Quality Matters

By enabling a multi-manufacturer environment, USP standards have helped increase the availability of medicines to treat cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, mental health and many other conditions. In a 2019 report on drug shortages, the FDA found that 62% of drug shortages occur because of quality issues in manufacturing.

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Brain Fog and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

1] Other medical conditions that commonly result in brain fog symptoms include fibromyalgia , diabetes , and multiple sclerosis. Impact of diabetes on cognitive function and brain structure. Intestinal permeability in patients with adverse reactions to food. Published 2019 Nov 9. Published 2019 Feb 11.

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Selenium: The Nutrient That Can Reduce Thyroid Antibodies by 40%

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Selenium intake may also cause side effects in those with diabetes. One study found that people who took 200 micrograms a day of selenium, were 50 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. (64) If you do have an adverse reaction to selenium (again, this is very rare), you may find that you have an iodine deficiency.

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