Archive for August, 2009
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Part VI
Hey all! Ugh, I’m suffering from a slight cold – mostly just a sore throat (my least favorite symptom by far) and slightly more tired than usual. It could be worse, right? Without further ado, here’s the last section of my series on acute otitis media (don’t forget to read Part V first!). [...]
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Part V
Just chillin’ in the Dallas/Fort Worth airport so I figured I’d shoot a post out while I’m sipping on my coffee. We brought the furbabies with us, and they are the perfect attention-grabbers (great flirtation devices!) J I think this may be my next to last article on middle ear infections so here you [...]
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Part IV
Continuing on… Signs and symptoms of middle ear infections appear so rapidly you won’t even see them coming! The obvious signs of AOM are ear pain, fever, and hearing loss. Be on the lookout for your infant pulling on their ear; it’s a good way to tell if their ear is bothering them [...]
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Part III
Coming to you all the way from Portland, Oregon – Part III of my series on middle ear infections (or acute otitis media, if you want to throw in the scientific name). Also check out Part I and Part II to see what we’ve already covered. Here ya go! At what point do [...]
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Part II
Are you ready for part II of our discussion on middle ear infections? (Click here to read Part I) We’re going to stray a little bit from the treatment aspect of our discussion for a second; I’m DYING to ask you this question (and to give you the answer)… Why do middle ear infections affect children more [...]
Statin and Grapefruit Juice
Here is the nitty gritty all about taking statin drugs (simvastatin (Zocor), Lipitor, Crestor, pravastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin) and grapefruit juice… Please leave me a comment! Join our family and subscribe below, por favor…
Acute Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection): Part I
I know, I know, we’re smack dab in the middle of the summertime and yes, ear infections occur more frequently in the winter months, but I felt like talking about it anyway! To make learning about acute otitis media (AOM), or middle ear infections, easier, I’m going to breakup the topic into separate [...]
What is a Frenectomy?
Holllllaaaaaa, I’m back and better than ever! I know, it’s been a minute since I’ve made a post, but we’ve been busy here making your video course that we’ve dubbed “90 Ways to Save Money on Your Prescription Drugs”. In addition to all that, a week ago today I underwent a minor surgery on my [...]
Plavix Drug Interaction
Hi all - There is a new issue being discussed in the world of pharmacy about the possible danger in taking Plavix and PPIs (Nexium, Prilosec, Aciphex…) please watch on… Have a comment? Please leave it below and feel free to become a member of the GPA blog family (just subscribe below).
Prior Authorization Roadblocks
Here is part 2 of 3 all about prior auths…be sure to read part 1 first! You are standing at the pharmacy- innocently enough –just waiting patiently to pick up your medicine when the pharmacist comes over and says, “ok, well….your insurance will not pay for this drug right now because you need a prior [...]
