Gout: The Basics
What is gout? Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden and severe attacks of pain, swelling,...
Cholesterol for Beginners
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance naturally found throughout the body. Our bodies need cholesterol in...
PPIs: Proton Pump Inhibitors
PPIs – From Unknown to Ubiquitous in 35 Years Prilosec (omeprazole), released in 1989, became the first prescription-only...
Naloxone for Opioid Overdose
Narcan is a commonly known name for naloxone, which is a medication that can be used to quickly reverse...
National Stress Awareness Month
The month of April is National Stress Awareness Month! This has been recognized every April since 1992. Per the Oxford...
What is RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that typically starts in the fall and peaks in the winter...
Fall Vaccines at Corum – 2023
Originally posted September 15, 2023 ~ Updated September 22, 2023 Looking back at last year’s numbers, during September-November...
A hard pill to swallow: To crush or not to crush?
A large percentage of 6o+ year old people (60% of 792 study subjects in a community pharmacy survey)...
Sulfa Allergies Explained
Pharmacists are often asked to clarify allergies; if patients are allergic to one thing, might they also be allergic...
Stroke: BE FAST
Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the United States and can cause long-term disability to survivors....