Cold Facts to Help Avoid Injury from Water-Circulating Hot/Cold Therapy Devices
When not used properly, devices that circulate water to provide hot or cold therapy can pose a risk of injury,…
Should You Give Kids Medicine for Coughs and Colds?
Although most colds in children don’t cause serious complications, they can cause stress and worry in parents and caregivers. Most…
Got a Question About Your Pet’s Health?
Got questions about the foods, drugs and other issues involving your pet? FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) may be…
1000: Should Pharmacists Be paying Attention to This Bacteremia Metric?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1000. In this episode, I’ll discuss time to positivity as a predictor of catheter-related bacteremia and mortality…
Focusing on Contact Lens Safety
In addition to offering flexibility and convenience, contacts help correct a variety of vision disorders. But contact lenses also present…
Contact Lenses: Safe Use of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Cleaning contacts with hydrogen peroxide solutions takes special care. Follow all directions to avoid stinging, burning and possible damage to…
FDA 101: Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements can help improve health but can also have risks. Get the facts on supplements and how the FDA…
Tattoo Removal: Options and Results
How hard is it to remove a tattoo? What processes are used? Is it painful?
Dermal Filler Do’s and Don’ts for Wrinkles, Lips and More
Check out the FDA’s tips to safely use dermal fillers and learn the difference between dermal fillers and injectable botulinum…
999: Is This Study a Breakthrough for Antimicrobial Stewardship?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode999. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether delayed broad-spectrum antibiotics have an impact on clinical outcomes. The…