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Artificial Intelligence and Other Moral Panics

May 17, 2024

Key TakeawaysAI in healthcare enhances diagnostic accuracy and efficiencyAL alleviates the burden on healthcare professionalsAI makes quality diagnostics accessible in resource-limited settingsMitigating ethical bias concerns through proper oversight and collaboration is crucialAs we approach the fortieth anniversary of the release of James...

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Where to find reliable medical information on the internet

May 8, 2024

‘It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that ain’t so’. – Mark Twain.When I was growing up, decades before the internet, all the kids on our block told one another that chewing gum should not be swallowed. If you did, it would stay in your stomach for seven...

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The Hormone That Lowers Blood Glucose Levels

May 2, 2024

In the intricate dance of hormones that regulate our body's glucose levels, insulin often steals the spotlight, but it is not the only player. Another lesser-known but equally vital hormone, amylin, works closely with insulin to help maintain glucose control. Produced by the same pancreatic beta cells, amylin's role extends beyond just...

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Wegovy Weight Loss Results

Apr 30, 2024

Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg, an FDA-approved medication for chronic weight management, has demonstrated promising results in clinical trials, showcasing its efficacy in significant weight reduction over extended periods. Patients typically observe considerable weight loss, particularly in the initial phases of treatment, with many...

Ozempic Dosing For Weight Loss

Apr 22, 2024

Ozempic is getting a lot of attention lately because some people are thinking about using it to help them lose weight. In the past, healthcare providers primarily prescribed Ozempic for diabetes. Although Ozempic itself isn't officially approved by the FDA for weight loss, its main ingredient, called semaglutide, has been approved for this...

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The FDA Steps in to Confront Drug Shortages

Mar 31, 2024

In early 2024, the mainstream media was flooded with articles about shortages of the diabetes drug, Ozempic. Elon Musk began tweeting about his weight loss on Ozempic in 2022, and the floodgates opened. Shortly after, diabetes patients and their healthcare providers began noticing pharmacies running out of Ozempic.Tracking drug shortages is one of...

Pharma CEOs Summoned: Showdown Over High Drug Prices

Jan 19, 2024

The United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) is addressing high prescription drug prices in the US. The Democratic HELP members, led by Chairman Bernie Sanders, invited the chief executive officers of Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Bristol Myers Squibb to testify at an upcoming hearing on January 25, 2024....

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Patient Assistance Programs

Dec 17, 2023

Struggling to afford your medications? Look no further than patient assistance programs – the lifesaver you've been searching for. These programs, run by pharmaceutical companies, provide free medications to those who can't afford them. If you need guidance and information on these programs, RxAssist has got your back. With a...

The Difference Between Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Dec 5, 2023

Complementary and Alternative MedicinesAre you aware that over 38% of adults in the United States have used some form of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) in the past year? If you're interested in serving others and improving their well-being, exploring the world of CAM might be worth considering. CAM encompasses a wide range of...