Evaluating pediatric antimicrobial dosing of β-lactam antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections in emergency and primary care settings.

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Patient perceptions of acute infectious disease point-of-care tests and treatment within community pharmacy settings.

Background: Community pharmacies are well-positioned to help patients overcome many health care barriers they experience when trying to receive care. Community pharmacists are ready and equipped to provide patient care interventions like the test-and-treat model for acute infectious diseases.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine patients' experiences with rapid strep and influenza tests administered at community pharmacies, focusing on what impacted patients' decisions to receive care, their perception of the care received, and if offering these tests in community pharmacies expanded their access to care.

Pilot Study of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Cessation Methods.

Currently, 7.6% of the U.S.

Pharmacist assisted vape taper and behavioral support for cessation of electronic nicotine delivery system use.

Tapering of vaping, reducing nicotine concentration and restricting vaping times, coupled with behavioral counseling may be effective for cessation of electronic nicotine delivery system use.