In 1991, Mark Beers, MD, and colleagues at University of California Los Angeles developed the Beers Criteria to identify potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) for nursing home residents. Since their initial release, the Beers Criteria has been updated six times and expanded the criteria to apply to all adults 65 years and older.

Katie Meyer, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, and Hailey Mook, PharmD

Lower gastrointestinal bleeds (LGIBs) account for approximately 250,000 emergency department (ED) visits annually and occur more often than upper gastrointestinal bleeds (UGIBs), according to the latest figures.

Ariel L. Clark, PharmD

In April 2023, FDA approved Omisirge (omidubicel-onlv–Gamida Cell Ltd.), a cell therapy derived from modified donor umbilical cord blood. 

Corey Diamond, PharmD 

Updates from FDA

Stinging and biting insects seem to be everywhere during the summer months, and usually cause only a local reaction. But for patients who are sensitive to compounds in the insect’s saliva or venom, bites and stings can cause reactions ranging from swelling to life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Mary Warner

Weight loss is big business with multiple supplements on the market advertising promising results. Glucomannan is one weight loss supplement gaining popularity in patients seeking to reduce cravings and control appetite as a way to lose weight. What’s behind the hype?

Mickie Cathers

FDA announced several required updates to opioid prescribing information in April 2023. The changes apply to both immediate release (IR) and extended release/long-acting (ER/LA) opioid pain medications.

Sonya Collins

According to a randomized clinical trial published April 2023 in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, self-fitted OTC hearing aids demonstrated similar clinical outcomes to audiologist-fitted hearing aids using best practices in patients with mild-to-moderate hearing loss within a 6-week period.

Clarissa Chan, PharmD

While COVID-19 continues to evolve, recommendations for vaccinating against it are changing as well.

Olivia C. Welter, PharmD