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In March 2024, we published a blog that covered the wider subjects of breathing difficulties coming from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, and ACOS (Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome), which dealt mostly with the signs and causes of these conditions, with only brief reference to the treatments. Following its publication, we have received a number of […]
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I was searching for news on teenage depression when I stumbled upon something shocking. It made me realize how important it is to talk about this. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost half of all high-school students reported having bouts of depression, and more than one in five had seriously […]
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The first time I got infected by COVID-19 was in 2022. I had managed to get through the earlier waves of the pandemic in good shape, having followed all the advice for isolation, masking, and social distancing. By then, we thought we knew so much about the virus after three years into the pandemic that […]
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June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month in the United States. It serves as a valuable reminder of the prevalent issue of migraines and headaches that continue to affect millions of people of all ages. Part of the focus of Migraine & Headache Awareness Month is to discuss the latest advancements in treatment options and […]
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It seems that evolution in healthcare puts a lie to the famous French saying, “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose,” which roughly translates as “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” Maybe that’s appropriate for human behavior, but when it comes to changes in the quality and scope of medicines […]
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Do people let false claims about health issues get in their way? It is quite disturbing to learn that reliable research into public attitudes toward health reveals substantial misconceptions and willingness to believe false claims about health issues as “the whole truth.” One of these research efforts was backed by the reputable organization KFF (derived […]
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When “fear of the unknown” is mentioned as a main trigger for postpartum depression and perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD), it’s not meant to conjure up images of ghouls or extraterrestrial invaders. Rather, “fear of the unknown” is used in the context of what many women feel at the start of their pregnancy and […]
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National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, observed each year in May, is dedicated to educating the public and raising awareness of the importance of osteoporosis prevention, screening, and treatment. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) will be hosting a number of webinars and in-person seminars to raise awareness of how medical professionals and the […]
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Millions of people across the globe struggle with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and seek relief from its persistent and often debilitating symptoms. This article sheds some light on these conditions and the best ways of handling IBS and GERD, focusing on managing the symptoms and reducing the discomfort levels. Understanding […]
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Dry Eye Syndrome (sometimes called dry eye disease or DED) is a condition that was reported in 2020 to be affecting over 16 million adults in the U.S. alone. Although Dry Eye Syndrome (known medically as keratoconjunctivitis sicca) can affect people regardless of the time of year, it is commonly felt more often, and with […]
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Two conditions can cause breathing problems, displaying similar symptoms but coming from different causes. These are asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). A third condition known as ACOS (Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome) has some of the symptoms of asthma and COPD that are experienced simultaneously. All three share some similarities in the symptoms, mainly involving […]
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With new medications arriving on the market all the time that patients may be unfamiliar with, prescription requests are often accompanied by a flurry of questions. Understandably, the prescribing doctor does not always have the time to go through all the side effects of the medications. Part of our function as dispensers is to provide […]
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There has been much attention in the media to an announcement from Medicare in mid-March 2024. In essence, it said that it has now agreed to start paying for one of the leading weight-loss drugs for people with heart problems when it is prescribed to treat overweight or obese patients if they are at risk […]
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One of the subjects that draws frequent questions from our customers and that land on my desk as the senior pharmacist here at IsraelPharm is how best to manage the onset of menopause and how to live with it forever more. It’s understandable that lots of questions relating to menopause crop up because, after all, […]
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Getting finished goods from the point of manufacture into a user’s home is a long and complicated process commonly referred to as supply chain management. For the whole process to work properly, each step in the chain has to be integrated with the preceding and following phases. A chain is only as strong as the […]
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As we approach Israel’s 76th birthday on May 15th, we can look back on some of the exceptional achievements made by the Start-up Nation in healthcare, science, and commerce, thanks to the work done here in Israel by universities, institutes, individual scientists, and companies. It’s no secret that Israel punches far above its weight regarding […]
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I have worked for nearly 30 years in retail pharmacy and have been asked many questions by customers. One of the most frequent themes of these queries relates to choosing between brand-name drugs and their generics. Most queries concern the substantial price differences between buying brand-name drugs and generics. People often ask me, “Why do […]
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After the usual wind-down in news around the end-of-year break, things started to get back up to speed in February, with newsworthy breakthroughs in medical technology and pharmaceuticals. The following is a short overview of what made pharma news in March 2024 that we thought would be most interesting for general readers. 1. Developing vaccines […]
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We’re drawing attention to National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month this month. Every year in May, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) introduces a program of education and information that aims to raise awareness of these widely prevalent ailments. May was very intentionally chosen as the focus of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness […]
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Metformin has a long history as a substance with some medical value. It dates back even before its official recognition in 1918 for its ability to reduce blood sugar levels. Before any medical knowledge about diabetes, herbalists utilized a plant called Galega officinalis (also known as goat’s rue or French Lilac) to treat people who […]
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the main contributors to premature mortality worldwide. It is important to recognize the unfortunate reality that CKD is incurable. There are (currently) no long-term medication solutions to slow down or stop its progression. In this sense, kidney disease is different from other life-threatening diseases such as heart failure, […]
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As we have highlighted previously, World Obesity Week used to be scheduled in November each year. This year, by consensus of the many governmental and international bodies engaged in public health promotion, it has been moved to March, with the start of Obesity Care Week, which runs from the 4th to the 8th of March.  […]
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I’ve lived long enough to be a first-hand witness to the unfair portrayal of women in society, which was sadly accepted as the norm until recently. The shared beliefs held ‘way back when’ often marginalized women, placing ultimate value on their reproductive abilities. Aging was primarily discussed in the terminology of myths and legends across cultures, […]
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World Glaucoma Week 2024 this year falls in the first full week of March, between the 3rd and 9th of the month. This year will be the 14th observance of the week since its launch in 2010 by the World Glaucoma Patient Association, which aims to better the lives of patients living with glaucoma. Also […]
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