December 7 Drugs & Diseases Psychotropic Stewardship The case for psychotropic stewardship as more youth prescribed medication PT December 2023 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
December 7 Drugs & Diseases Anemia Gastrointestinal bleeding from low-dose aspirin may increase risk of anemia in older adults PT December 2023 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
December 7 Drugs & Diseases Gastroenterology Experts release best practices for management of belching, abdominal bloating, and distention PT December 2023 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
December 7 Drugs & Diseases On The Shelf Can ashwagandha soothe stress? PT December 2023 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
December 7 Drugs & Diseases OTCs Today The dos and don’ts of treating kids’ colds and coughs PT December 2023 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