Insomnia symptoms can indicate underlying medical conditions
September 1, 2012
Symptoms of insomnia can be treated with several different drugs, but be aware of side effects.
Elaine Zablocki
Children need extra help to control asthma symptoms
July 1, 2012
Asthma medications for children must match a child's ability to understand and control treatment of symptoms.
Treatment of glaucoma begins
April 1, 2010
Two of the major causes of blindness in the United States are glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which often can be controlled with medication.
Biologics can treat some cases of inflammatory bowel disease
December 1, 2009
For the 15% to 20% of patients who don't respond to initial treatment, tumor necrosis factor inhibitors can reduce inflammation
ACE inhibitors, ARBs control CHF
October 1, 2009
Group Health cuts CHF readmission rate with care transition program, while patients stick to diet, exercise and medication plans
Community Care
August 1, 2009
If you help patients and members address challenges in their basic life needs, they will better attend to their healthcare and avoid costly events
Peptic ulcers respond to acid-reducer medications
December 1, 2008
PPIs and H2 -receptor blockers are standard treatment for peptic ulcers and GERD, but lifestyle changes and OTC products can help
Bronchodilators can be effective in reducing COPD symptoms
February 1, 2008
In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), airways in the lung are partially obstructed. It's often a mixture of two diseases, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The condition is marked by a progressive decline in lung function.
Effective prophylactic drugs reduce surgery infections
March 1, 2007
Surgical site infections are a significant problem in hospitals today. They occur in 2% to 5% of patients who have clean operations outside the abdomen, and in up to 20% of patients with intra-abdominal procedures. They account for about 15% of hospital-acquired infections.
Longer-acting drugs now a mainstay in ADHD treatment
January 1, 2007
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by patterns of inattention, careless mistakes, difficulty waiting, forgetfulness and restlessness. People who have ADHD are distracted most of the time. Even when they try to concentrate, they find that it's hard to pay attention. They have trouble organizing things, listening to instructions or remembering details. Someone with this condition is impulsive. They often fidget, don't wait for their turn and interrupt others. In school, children with ADHD may blurt out answers and move around a lot; they seem to be "always on the go."
