Predictors of Using Pharmacists as a Medication Safety Information Resource Among Women of Reproductive Age.

Background: Medication use during pregnancy is prevalent with notable increases in the use of over-the-counter medications. In this era of information proliferation, it is important to understand where women of reproductive age obtain information on medication safety.

Objective: The main objective of this study was to determine the predictive factors associated with the utilization of pharmacists as a medication information safety resource among reproductive age women.

Update and narrative review of avian influenza (H5N1) infection in adult patients.

The avian influenza is a serious infection caused by influenza virus that is native to birds. Avian influenza remains a global challenge due to high transmission and mortality rates. The highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 resulted in significant outbreaks and deaths globally since the late 1800s.

National trends in reported past year opioid misuse among black women.

Background: The opioid crisis within the United States has been widely studied; however, some gaps within the literature still exist. There is limited information on trends in opioid misuse as it relates to income among a national sample of Black Women. Given the recent increase in opioid overdose deaths in Black Americans and the vulnerability of women who misuse opioids, research in this population is important.

A Cross-Sectional Survey on the Post-Pandemic Acceptability of Pharmacist-Delivered Telehealth Services Among HCV-HIV Patients.

The COVID-19 pandemic enhanced the use of telehealth as a means of delivering services to patients who required continued and uninterrupted care. This helped to reduce readmission to hospitals where COVID-19 hospitalization was prioritized. Patients with HCV and HIV and other chronic diseases require this type of care.

The 2022 human monkeypox outbreak: Clinical review and management guidance.

Purpose: The objective of this clinical review is to provide an overview of antiviral therapies for monkeypox treatment and summarize the role of vaccines in monkeypox prevention.

Summary: The human monkeypox virus is a double-stranded DNA virus of the Orthopoxvirus genus of the Poxviridae family. The estimated case fatality rate for monkeypox ranges between 0% and 11%.

Evaluation of knowledge of the new Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule among pharmacists and physicians.

Objective: This study aimed to assess and evaluate knowledge and application of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) among pharmacists and physicians.

Design, Setting, And Participants: A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge of and attitudes toward the new FDA PLLR among pharmacists and physicians. The primary outcome for this study was knowledge of the FDA PLLR.

Barriers to the Treatment of Hepatitis C among Predominantly African American Patients Seeking Care in an Urban Teaching Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Background: In the United States, it is estimated that 2.4 million people are currently infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). In order to address HCV infection management in the U.

Pharmacists' perspectives on prescribing hormonal contraception in Washington, DC, with a focus on young people.

Objective: To assess pharmacists' interest, comfort level, training needs, and barriers to prescribing hormonal contraceptives, particularly in the context of serving young people in Washington, DC.

Design: In this mixed-methods study, we conducted a focus group discussion with pharmacists in February 2017, which was analyzed thematically using inductive and deductive coding. In January 2018 to June 2018, we conducted a survey with pharmacists, which was analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Patterns of Hepatitis C-Related Inpatient Mortality in the United States in the Era of Direct-Acting Antivirals.

Background & Aims: Direct-acting antivirals (DAA) have revolutionized the management of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Data on national inpatient mortality in this new era are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate inpatient mortality among HCV-related hospital stays in the United States (US) during the years DAA were available.

Factors Associated with Prescribing Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics for Children with Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Ambulatory Care Settings.

Objectives: Broad-spectrum antibiotics are frequently prescribed for children with upper respiratory tract infections (URI). Excessive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics leads to the emergence of resistant bacteria. This study aimed to identify factors associated with prescribing broad-spectrum antibiotics among children younger than 18 years presenting with URI in outpatient settings.

Predictors of hepatitis C testing intention among African American Baby Boomers.

Baby Boomers (BBs) are responsible for three-quarters of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections in the United States; however, HCV testing is distinctly underused by them. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence of HCV testing and to evaluate predictors of HCV testing intention among African-American BBs. The study was guided by the Health Belief Model and theory of reasoned action frameworks.

An evaluation of hepatitis C knowledge and correlations with health belief model constructs among African American "baby boomers".

Background: Baby boomers (people born between 1945 and 1965) are responsible for three-quarters of Hepatitis C (HCV) infections in the US; however, HCV testing is distinctly underused by them.

Aim: To assess the status, predictors, and correlates of HCV knowledge among African-American baby boomers (AABBs) in Washington, DC.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey among persons aged 46-69 was conducted using audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI).

Pulmonary sarcoidosis in an HIV/human T-cell lymphotrophic viruses I/II coinfected patient.

Coexistence of HIV, pulmonary sarcoidosis, and human T-cell lymphotrophic viruses (HTLV) I/II has not been well reported and studied. Although the exact etiology of sarcoidosis is unknown, immunologic abnormalities have been the focus of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related sarcoidosis and it is thought to be a manifestation of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome. We report the case of an African American woman with HIV and HTLV I/II coinfection who developed pulmonary sarcoidosis several months after the initiation of antiretroviral therapy.

Managing mentally and physically challenged HIV patients.

Management of mentally and physically challenged patients is complex, as it can involve ethical, social, and medical issues, and adding the provision of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care further complicates management. There continues to be limited information in the literature in caring for these types of patients. We provide 2 unique HIV cases--one who is mentally challenged and the other who is blind--and how management was approached.

Malignancies in HIV: pre- and post-highly active antiretroviral therapy.

Objectives: A study was conducted at a large metropolitan tertiary-care teaching hospital to investigate the incidence of cancers among HIV-infected patients over a 13-year period.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted among HIV-infected patients diagnosed with cancer between January 1990 and December 2003 at a large metropolitan teaching hospital.

Campus-community pharmacy partnership to foster awareness and use of MedlinePlus.

Objective: To determine the impact of a campus-community pharmacy partnership to foster awareness and use of National Library of Medicine (NLM) databases, including MedlinePlus, among minority populations.

Design: Uncontrolled study with pretest and posttest.

Setting: Two community pharmacies and Bethel World Ministry in the Washington, D.

Geriatric education in US schools of pharmacy: a snapshot.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the structure, resources, and activities of academic geriatrics courses in U.S. pharmacy schools.

Avascular necrosis and protease inhibitors.

Avascular necrosis (AVN) indicates ischemic death of the bone due to insufficient arterial blood supply. The incidence rate of AVN is higher in HIV-infected patients than in the general population. Although the exact etiology of AVN remains unclear, the literature has shown a relationship between AVN and exposure to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

Complementary and alternative medicine instruction in nursing curricula.

With an ever-increasing number of consumers reportedly using non-conventional methods of disease management, nurses have now been recognized as key providers in education on complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM). The risk of herb-drug interactions secondary to consumer use of alternative medicines further increases the need for nurses to assume the role of patient educators in the area of CAM. Many nurses, however, feel rather ill-prepared to properly care for patients using CAM due to inadequate instruction on the subject matter during their training.

Assessment and predictors of antiretroviral adherence in older HIV-infected patients.

Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV disease have resulted in increased survival for HIV-infected patients. Strict adherence to antiretroviral therapy is required to obtain these benefits, however. This holds true for older patients who often are diagnosed later in their disease course and who have shorter survival periods than younger patients.