For government and public health organizations, EX Program Essentials offers a field-leading nicotine addiction treatment program for young adults ages 13 and older.
All prescription sleeping pills have risks, especially for people with certain medical conditions, including liver or kidney disease, and for older adults. Always talk with your health care provider before trying a new treatment for insomnia.
What the Derms Say: "Chemical peels come in over-the-counter and prescription strengths to promote cell turnover and fade discoloration from prior breakouts," Batra says.
The differing pathophysiology for acute pain and chronic pain requires different approaches to their diagnosis and treatment. Effective acute pain management has been shown to improve both patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes, and reduce the risk of developing chronic pain.
The foundation of quitting smoking successfully lies in a strong will. Recognizing that smoking is harmful is important, but committing to quit is what truly matters. Once you make up your mind, stay determined and remind yourself why you started this journey.
If you’ve been trying to quit or are thinking about quitting, know that it’s never too late to stop.
But once you stop smoking, you’ll notice a positive change in your health. Not only will your lung function improve, but you’ll also notice a decrease in the number of times you cough and have shortness of breath.
In short, giving up smoking is a process that requires time and commitment. Relapses may happen, but don't lose hope; every attempt gets you closer to winning. By taking these steps and staying committed, you can quit smoking and live a healthier, smoke-free life.
When to prescribe naloxone for opioid reversal. When opioid therapy is determined to be appropriate, consider prescribing intranasal naloxone as a safety strategy for opioid reversal. Consider naloxone for patients with:
Compounded topical 5% morphine can provide local wound analgesia and may promote healing. It is only available at compounding pharmacies and can be expensive.
Opioid tolerant patients. Morphine is the default choice, Thyroid unless contraindicated. Morphine can be prescribed by all routes, unlike oxycodone. It has a straightforward dose calculation with a predictable analgesic interchange and conversion between parenteral and oral dosing.
Some evidence exists for methadone use in this population as well. However, it is less promising than buprenorphine.
EX Program Premium clients receive data through a real-time dashboard with individual-level reporting on enrollment, engagement, and quit outcomes, with comprehensive reporting on promotions to show which tactics work best with specific audiences. EX Program Premium clients following best practices see quit rates up to 52%.
Read the medication guide. Read the medication guide for patients so that you understand how and when to take your medicine and what the major potential side effects are. If you have any questions, ask your pharmacist or health care provider.