Medication management is a team effort
Theresa Abrams and Terri Lewis discuss the shared responsibilities of doctors, pharmacists, and patients in safe prescription use. They emphasize a home pharmacy, full disclosure of meds, adherence, timing tied to daily routines, and the need for ongoing education and communication to prevent errors.
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CDC
Theresa Abrams
School of Social Work
SIUC
Terri Lewis
Southern Illinois Behavioral Health Team
Rethinking Hormone Therapy For Menopause Symptoms
The perimenopause phase lasts six years or more with varied symptoms as fertility declines. Since the NIH Women’s Health Initiative findings, hormone therapy use declined due to cancer and heart risk concerns, but newer JAMA data show benefits for hysterectomized women using estrogen with reduced risks. Experts urge targeted, lowest-dose therapy for symptom relief, reflecting evolving evidence.
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National Institutes of Health
Susan Hendrix
Michigan State University
Journal of the American Medical Association
Margery Gass
North American Menopause Society
Gass
Treatment options for menopause relief expand with hormones
Bioidentical estrogen patches gain emphasis as a viable option for premenopausal women. Experts favor non altered hormones, custom compounds, and plant based or lab produced bioidentical forms. Some doctors, such as Dr. Susan Hendrix, prescribe SSRIs like Prozac or Effexor or gabapentin to ease hot flashes and night sweats. Acupuncture, breathing, and yoga offer relief while many advise reducing processed foods and ensuring proper vitamins and minerals through testing.
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Detroit Medical Center
Susan Hendrix
Mouthguards protect kids in many activities per ADA guidance
The American Dental Association stresses mouthguards for any activity with facial impact, not just football or soccer. Dentists tailor fits, off the shelf options offer protection, and yearly checks help ensure safety. Protect gear from heat, clean after use, and replace worn guards to prevent injuries.
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American Dental Association
Ruchi K. Sahota
ADA
Sakota
McClatchy-Tribune News
Nurses sought for Parish Nurse Program reception
The Southern Illinois Parish Nurse Network invites questions about parish nursing at a 6:30 to 8 p.m. reception on Tuesday Aug 23 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marion. Attendees learn how parish nurses provide spiritual care, health education, referrals, and advocacy. Refreshments offered. call 618 457 5200 ext 67830 for info and registration.
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Southern Illinois Parish Nurse Network
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Brooking Road
Marion
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