Patient Case A 54-year old Caucasian male, 5’10” tall and weighing 200 lbs, presents with chronic neck and shoulder pain.…
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PHARMACISTS as PROVIDERS beyond COVID-19
During the throes of a COVID-19 pandemic that has caused hundreds of thousands of people to suffer, escalating death tolls,…
Only I (and hydroxychloroquine) Can Fix It
The comedian David Steinberg once referred to President Ronald Reagan as “the Popeil Pocket Fisherman President.” When asked to explain,…
COVID-19: Imagine All Those [PAIN] People
So many important points to make, it’s hard to know where to start! But, it seems reasonable to recognize right…
Reducing Inflammation with Natural Food Products
There are several types of inflammation: acute, chronic, systemic and localized. Acute and localized is when you get injured, and…
Co-dispensing Naloxone with Tramadol
We have previously opined on appropriate use of naloxone in the hospice setting and the questionable policies of some nursing…
Is naloxone availability and use appropriate for the hospice setting?
As healthcare professionals it is important to advocate for ethical, responsible (safe), and quality care for patients. Involvement of the…
Sufentanil and Alternative Facts
It’s bad enough that mainstream media and politicians continue to spread false information regarding the opioid epidemic, with key blame…
Methadone Regulation; The Dual Diagnosis of Pain & Addiction
When it comes to prescribing methadone for pain or addiction, an important consideration may lead you that old adage; Which…
Not-So-Fun in the Sun: Treatment and Prevention of Sunburn
SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is a number used to predict the amount of UVB rays deflected from the outer…