68 year old male battling some knee pain tries 400 mg three times daily to help with osteoarthritis and muscle pain. This gentleman has a history of cardiac issues including congestive heart failure and recent heart attack. He is currently on a low dose of Lasix...
I do see methylphenidate or Ritalin use for adults from time to time, and this medication case study certainly identifies some issues that Ritalin could be complicating. Let’s dig into this medication list and I will give you my top three things to consider. ...
What to do with an A1C ? For the experienced clinician, this is a very simple question, but I occasional see orders for A1C’s at a rate more frequently than every three months. Remember that it is basically an average blood sugar over a period of approximately...
One of the things I enjoy about this site is learning from the donations of others. Here’s an excellent case of trimethoprim and hyperkalemia. If you have an interesting case study to share that can help educate healthcare professionals, please contact me. ...
I stumbled across this post from a friend on Facebook that she wants the world needs to see. – Sincere respect and it puts things into a little perspective. So November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and it has been a rough one so far for G. To spread the...
