A patient who has made significant personal progress welcomes a visit to a new physician but becomes disillusioned by an insistent recommendation.
Semaglutide Halves Diabetes Obesity Risk
Doctors call Semaglutide a game changer in the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes among obese patients.
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.
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?
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.
Prevent Misdirected Doctor Visits
Do you sometimes visit a medical doctor with baffling symptoms? Too complex visits can leave you feeling unsatisfied.
Should You Take Medical Marijuana?
How do you balance the physical and social ramifications of taking prescribed cannabis products for neurological conditions?
Common Drugs Effect Body Weight
A consequence of smoking or drug abuse is dramatically altered diet, which can lead to irregular eating with poor nutrition.
Why Patients Disregard Prescriptions
Half of patients do not comply with prescription label directions. Here are reasons why with suggestions for improving medication adherence.
Should Pain Remedies Mimic Opioids?
Opioids quickly address both emotional and physical response to pain. Whatever alternative treatment is offered should do the same.
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