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As we move through the month of October, we are discussing women’s health issues.  The first three units we discussed breast cancer. Last week we discussed raloxifene and tamoxifen, which are SERMS (selective estrogen receptor modifiers).  Estrogen receptors are present throughout the body. SERMs can block or stimulate various...

For the month of October our focus is on breast cancer its diagnosis and prevention.  This week we discuss our role of your Thompson Pharmacist in the treatment with drug therapy.  Here is a brief review of the two main classes of drug therapy, along with counseling points for...

Prevention– Mammograms save lives The newest recommendations from the American Cancer Society recommends all women should begin having yearly mammograms at age 45 and can change to having mammograms every other year beginning at age 55. Women should talk to their health professional if they have any symptoms or...

October is breast cancer awareness month, so here is sound, clinical information concerning breast cancer from your Thompson pharmacist. After skin cancer, breast cancer is most common cancer in women, causing more deaths than any malignancy other than lung cancer. The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer in women...

TREATMENT OF A BITTEN PATIENT Treatment might not be necessary, as the bites usually resolve without any intervention. Oral antihistamines to relieve itching. Ask your Thompson Pharmacist if this is appropriate treatment for you. Topical corticosteroids seem to be effective, and require a prescription. PREVENTION: using a hair dryer...

BEDBUGS (Cimex lectularius) are wingless insects about the size of an apple seed that feed on warm blooded animals. Bedbugs become active at night and hide during the day. Bedbugs are associated with unsanitary conditions but may be found in the cleanest of homes, hotels, or other buildings and...

Now that you are done scratching your head after the past three weeks, it is time to get the rest of you scratching! Caused by the mite: Sarcoptes scabei . Mostly affects the folds of the skin behind the knee and others, bellybutton and scrotum. Spread by direct, prolonged,...

Last week we covered the over-the-counter options for Head Lice Control.  Although safe and effective, resistance is becoming a problem and sometimes the need to bring out the “big guns” to take care of those pesky bugs. Keep in mind though, a lot of treatment failures are due to...