Should You Be Taking Daily Aspirin? Dr. Chelsea Slyker
Should You Be Taking Daily Aspirin? By: Chelsea Slyker, PharmD, MPH It has long been thought that taking low dose aspirin every day is important for heart health and preventing heart attacks, but new research may suggest otherwise. The American College of Cardiology...
Drug Recall Eye Drops — Dr. Chelsea Slyker
Drug Recall: Altaire Pharmaceuticals Eye Drops By: Chelsea Slyker, PharmD, MPH Altaire Pharmaceuticals recently announced a voluntary recall on a number of over-the-counter eye drops. The company manufactures a number of different eye drop formulations, which are sold...
Things to Know About Lyme Disease: Dr. Chelsea Slyker
Lyme Disease By: Dr. Chelsea Slyker, PharmD, MPH Lyme disease is a tick borne illness that is estimated to affect around 300,000 people annually. It is carried by the black-legged tick, found in northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central states, and the...
Ticks and What to Do if You Get One: Dr. Chelsea Slyker
The Risks of Ticks By: Dr. Chelsea Slyker, PharmD, MPH While tick bites are usually harmless, the small bugs can carry some very serious diseases. The best way to prevent tick borne illness is to avoid being bit, which can be done with a few easy steps. ...
