GlobalRPh student writer Gastrointestinal diseases (aka GI disease or GI disorder) are those that affect the digestive tract (GI tract). This may include sections from the esophagus to the rectum, and the accessory digestive organs liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Gastrointestinal diseases can be acute, chronic, or recurrent. It covers a wide
Vancomycin – Overview
Basic Review - Vancomycin GlobalRPh Student writer Vancomycin is a drug that is beneficial in the case of life-threatening bacterial infections and should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. Common administration routes: intravenously, orally or by inhalation. The
Understanding Hepatitis – Overview
GlobalRPH student writer Weighing in at approximately 2.4 to 3 pounds, the liver is the largest and one of the busiest internal organs. It’s also the only organ that can regenerate. It’s the liver that converts dietary nutrients into substances that the body can use. It filters the blood and helps
Iron Deficiency and Anemia – Signs and Therapeutic Options
Iron Deficiency and Anemia GlobalRPh student writer Iron is an essential mineral. Be it forming and oxygenating blood cells and hemoglobin, maintaining the immune system, or contributing to cognitive function, the human body needs iron. This said, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. Almost 2 billion people
Pain Management: Its various aspects
CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT GlobalRPh Student writer. Update in progress. Pain management is an extremely important part of the process for the relief of chronic pain. The field or branch of pain management reduces pain and enhances the life of the patient through the use of a multi-tiered approach.
Aging in place: How smart devices are helpful
There are numerous devices which can help people aging in place. Such devices provide reminders about the events through visual, verbal or audible means. If we consider the non-electronic methods of helping in such situations, there are a few ways too. This includes noting down the essential events in a
Medication Dispensers: higher adherence rates
The traditional method of taking pills out of the box is quite messy. This is the reason behind the invention of automated medication dispenser. Studies have shown that people using such devices ensure better adherence to the medication schedule compared to those who do not. There are highly negative impacts
