Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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To review treatment options for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). ⋯ Early diagnosis and treatment of herpes zoster may offer patients the best chance of preventing the development of PHN. However, if PHN does develop, the patient should seek treatment early for the best chance of pain relief.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jan 1999
ReviewBilling third party payers for pharmaceutical care services.
To describe the steps pharmacists must complete when seeking compensation from third party payers for pharmaceutical care services. ⋯ Pharmacists who follow these guidelines for billing third party payers for pharmaceutical care services should notice an increase in the number of paid claims.
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To review the detection, diagnosis, and clinical management of gestational diabetes. ⋯ Pharmacists can optimize overall care by educating, monitoring, and intervening or assisting the patient in the management of gestational diabetes.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · May 1998
ReviewThe role of pharmacy in the management of patients with temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain.
To provide information regarding the current understanding of the etiology and treatment, both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic, of orofacial pain conditions including temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). This review briefly discusses the etiology and pathophysiology underlying the development of TMDs, generally accepted nonpharmacologic methods of treatment, and the most common current pharmacologic management approaches. ⋯ Inclusion of pharmacists who are knowledgeable in the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment approaches on the TMD management team would improve therapeutic monitoring, follow-up, and outcomes in these patients.