Semaglutide Halves Diabetes Obesity Risk
Doctors call Semaglutide a game changer in the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes among obese patients.
Who Gets Stronger Flu Vaccine?
Each year standard and high-dose influenza vaccines are available. Why are black and hispanic seniors left with a less powerful flu vaccine?
Pharmacy Diagnosis and Treatment
Despite concern of doctors, pharmacists get more leeway to offer treatment with testing. Does this endanger or enhance healthcare?
How You Can Afford Expensive Drugs
Listen to the Lillian Karabaic podcast to learn how to navigate high pharmaceutical prices for necessary prescriptions.
Aduhelm Alzheimer’s Drug Controversy
Medicare and healthcare providers battle expensive drug with questionable results. Inside the tug of war over a controversial Alzheimer’s prescription.
California Clinics to Cut Medicaid Rx
Budget cuts may cause California clinics providing essential Medicaid prescriptions to shut down. Some clinics may begin charging for drugs.
Most doctors have patient cholesterol guidelines. Some grapple with the assertion of no evidence to support a specific cholesterol target level.
Patients Must Monitor Prescriptions
In our healthcare system, physicians rarely monitor individual reaction to prescriptions. Evaluating drug response transfers to patients.
Much of the debate involves blamestorming — fining manufacturers and punishing physicians. Are patients benefiting or suffering?
Decrease Cholesterol Without Statins
You need to maintain low cholesterol levels. This waxy buildup within blood vessels may block a major artery, restricting oxygen to your brain.
Why dermatologists are cautious about prescribing hydroquinone, which is one of the most effective skin lightening agents.
Living With Pain Relievers is Not Entirely Pain-Free
Are you dependent upon pain relievers to perform daily tasks? Untreated chronic pain can have dangerous physical and emotional consequences.
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