ClinicalReads

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Internist

Options for Cholesterol

A patient who has made significant personal progress welcomes a visit to a new physician but becomes disillusioned by an insistent recommendation.

Mental health

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Ketamine for Mental Health

Ketamine therapy for mental health is a ‘Wild West’ for both doctors and patients. Discover the pros and cons of this controversial treatment.

Neurology

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Understand Headache Causes

A comprehensive breakdown of common headaches. Gain a deeper understanding of everything from brain tumor fears to lifestyle influences.

Immunology

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New Vaccine Era

A new era of vaccines leaves old questions about prices unanswered.

Endocrinology

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Semaglutide Halves Diabetes Obesity Risk

Doctors call Semaglutide a game changer in the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes among obese patients.

Immunology

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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?

Prescriptions

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Pharmacy Diagnosis and Treatment

Despite concern of doctors, pharmacists get more leeway to offer treatment with testing. Does this endanger or enhance healthcare?

Prescriptions

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How You Can Afford Expensive Drugs

Listen to the Lillian Karabaic podcast to learn how to navigate high pharmaceutical prices for necessary prescriptions.

Prescriptions

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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.

Prescriptions

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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.

Immunology

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Post-Vaccination Effects

Outdated: Many people worry and avoid it. Others anxiously await availability. What can you expect after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?

Cardiology

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Cholesterol Highs and Lows

Most doctors have patient cholesterol guide­lines. Some grapple with the assertion of no evidence to support a specific choles­terol target level.