Eating Too Much Salt? Ways to Cut Back…Gradually
Reducing your salt intake is one way to improve your health. Here are four steps to help you cut back…
5 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
As we age, physical changes can affect the way our body handles medications and how medicines work, which can lead…
1002: Less Opioid Consumption With Low-Dose Ketamine But at What Cost?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1002. In this episode, I’ll discuss some possible negative effects of using low-dose ketamine to achieve an…
Fluorouracil and Pet Safety
Fluorouracil, used to treat a variety of conditions, is deadly if ingested by your pet. Store this common medication where…
FDA-Approved Devices That Help Keep the Heart Beating
Cardiovascular devices (or heart devices) such as pacemakers and defibrillators have extended and improved the lives of millions of people…
Always Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
If you feel tired and exhausted when you wake up every morning you may have sleep apnea. Find out more…
Colorectal Cancer: What You Should Know About Screening
Doctors recommend most people start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45, and before age 45 for some people at…
1001: Saving Money on Oral Vancomycin Is Great For Inpatients But Can Cause Problems On Discharge
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1001. In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact of compounded oral vancomycin liquid on hospital readmission for…
Ivermectin and COVID-19
There continues to be interest in a drug called ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in humans. The…
How to Report Problems with E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes, Cigars, or Other Tobacco Products to the FDA
Safety Reporting Portal allows you to tell FDA about health, quality, or safety issues with tobacco products, including products containing…