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Presentation: Clinical Approach to Adverse Events and Interactions Related to Herbal Medicines
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Purpose: To address the knowledge gap of primary care providers of Chinese patients, and increase their competency and practice skills in recognizing and managing toxicities and interactions of traditional Chinese medications with Western medications.
Objectives:
Discuss potential interactions between herbal and western pharmaceuticals.
Manage population specific adverse events and interactions related to herbal medicines
Cite reliable references and resources for herbal information
Current Positions:
Principal Preceptor, School of Pharmacy and Allied Health, St. Johns University
Director of HerbWatch, Long Island Regional Poison and Drug Information Center, Winthrop University Hospital
Bio:
Dr. Elaine Kang-Yum is a clinical pharmacist and poison information specialist. She directs the HerbWatch Program at the Long Island Regional Poison and Drug Information Center, New York. She is a principal preceptor for St. Johns University Pharmacy School - Herbs and Dietary Supplements specialty. She received her B.S Pharm., and PharmD degree from St. Johns University. She is a certified specialist in poison information and has piloted the efforts in herbal-vigilance among the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Dr. Kang-Yum is one of the founders of Herbs and Dietary Supplements Special Interest Group of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT). She has authored publications on cross-cultural/ ethnic medication safety and toxicity of Chinese patent medicines and dietary supplements. Her research interests include cultural competency in poisonings and injuries, medicinal herbology, toxico-surveillance of herbs, drugs, and dietary supplements, and the epidemiology of complementary and alternative medicines.