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Uses and Effects of Lamictal

In this article, we will introduce you to the uses and effects of Lamictal, and try to answer some of the more frequent questions that people ask us about it. Lamictal (generic name: lamotrigine) is a chewable pill that can help prevent epileptic seizures and cycles of depression. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the […]

Bipolar Disorder

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Diabetes Alert Day: Treatment and Prevention

What is Diabetes Alert Day? Since 1987, the American Diabetes Association has named the 4th Tuesday in March as Diabetes Alert Day. This year it falls on March 28th. Diabetes Alert Day was created as a public “wake-up call” to the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding the associated risks of living with […]

Diabetes

3 min reading

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Accutane treats severe acne

When other treatments are not producing satisfactory results for people suffering from one of the more severe forms of acne, either cystic or nodular acne, dermatologists can prescribe a more advanced medication known as Accutane or Roaccutane. It belongs to a group of medications called retinoids, which are modified forms of vitamin A. Treating severe […]

Nodular Acne

6 min reading

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Norvasc: a medication for the heart

Norvasc (generic name: amlodipine) is a drug intended for the treatment of the following conditions: High blood pressure Stable and prolonged angina (but not angina pectoris) Vasospastic angina (also known as Prinzmetal angina), which is not caused by the narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the heart but by their contraction. Amlodipine belongs […]

Heart Disease

4 min reading

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Introducing Rheunac – an easy way to get n-acetylcysteine (NAC)

Rheunac brings you a bundle of specific health benefits without the need for a prescription. It delivers 200 mg of n-acetyl cysteine (NAC) in an effervescent tablet that can be taken by anyone six years old and older. This article will explain how Rheunac works and the main therapeutic benefits. NAC has been studied extensively […]

N-acetylcysteine

4 min reading

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Now is the time to get your Prolia from IsraelPharm

If you are currently being treated for osteoporosis with Prolia, the February 2023 issue of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine contained a study that could cause your healthcare provider to recommend a change to your medication. This article is very complex and is aimed at a professional audience, so we have […]

Osteoporosis

4 min reading

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Phyllotex® for male pattern baldness

Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA), is a common condition in men that manifests as hair loss and thinning. It is related to both genetics and hormones and typically shows up as a receding hairline or thinning on the crown. While there is no cure for male pattern baldness, some studies have […]

Alopecia

3 min reading

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FDA has dropped a medication that was protecting immunocompromised people

The FDA announced on February 5 that it has dropped the Evusheld medication that it had authorized for the protection of immunocompromised people from the COVID-19 virus. If this decision affects you, it may be wise to consider adding the extra protection afforded by the NONS nasal blocker Enovid, which can kill 99% of any […]

Covid Vaccine

4 min reading

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Jakafi is a preferred treatment for myelofibrosis

Myelofibrosis is a type of bone marrow cancer that leads to the formation of fibrous tissue in the bone marrow and results in scarring, which impairs the normal production of blood cells. The exact cause of myelofibrosis is unknown, but it is believed to be caused by genetic mutations in the blood cells. Jakafi (ruxolitinib) […]

Myelofibrosis

5 min reading

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February is American Heart Month

Each month the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (part of the US Department of Health and Human Services) selects National Health Observances (NHOs) that highlight issues affecting health across the nation. One of the highlights in February is heart health. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) sponsors American Heart Month each […]

Heart Attack

3 min reading

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Probiotics: What You Need to Know

An announcement on the National Institutes of Health website on January 17th revealed some interesting results coming out of a study on the benefits of probiotics, which are digestive supplements containing live microorganisms, as a way to complement or replace antibiotics. In the study, the probiotic Bacillus was found to be especially promising because it […]

Gastrointestinal

4 min reading

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FDA approves a new type 2 diabetes drug that works in combination with Metformin

On January 20th, the FDA announced approval of a new sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor for treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. The new drug is produced by Theracos, a privately held pharmaceutical research and development company located in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The drug will be marketed under the name Brenzavvy (generic name: bexagliflozin). The […]

Diabetes

4 min reading

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Could Metformin be a wonder drug that extends your life expectancy?

It may sound too good to be true. However, there is a lot of advanced research going on to discover whether and how the life expectancy of you and me can be improved. Right now, the studies are strictly laboratory-based and highly theoretical. But that’s been the case for decades, that drug development starts off […]

Life Expectancy

3 min reading

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New guidelines for treating osteoporosis in menopausal women

At the beginning of this year, The American College of Physicians (ACP) updated its guidelines for therapy to reduce the risk of fractures in adults with primary osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone mass). It was the first update since 2017. Among other recommendations, the new guidelines strongly recommend initial therapy for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis […]

Osteoporosis

3 min reading

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Reolin – A winter wonder drug

Reolin is a wonder drug that can help you if you are afflicted with the common winter woes brought on by heavy accumulation of mucus resulting in respiratory tract disorders. The common cold, chesty coughs, seasonal allergy symptoms and asthma can make life uncomfortable and potentially lead to more serious conditions like bronchitis and pneumonia. […]

Off-Label Medication

3 min reading

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What menopause can do to your heart

It is part of “folk lore” that as men grow older, they become much more susceptible to heart problems. There is little doubt that people believe that men are more likely to develop serious heart disease as they age. In fact, a study conducted by the Harvard Medical School showed that the risks of having […]

Heart Condition

4 min reading

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Understanding Erectile Dysfunction in 3 easy lessons

Erectile dysfunction, also known as ED, is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse through to orgasm. It is a common condition that can affect men of all ages, but the likelihood of experiencing ED increases with age According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive […]

Erectile Dysfunction

4 min reading

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New strains of COVID-19 variants need extra protection

A new variant of COVID-19 virus is showing up, and is especially prevalent in the North Eastern region of the US. The variant known as XBB.1.5 has emerged as the dominant strain in that area, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making up nearly half of new infections. The XBB.1.5 variant made […]

COVID-19

3 min reading

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Metformin is getting good results when prescribed for weight loss

Metformin has been regularly prescribed as a first-line oral medication for type 2 diabetes, primarily for people who are overweight. Usually, a doctor will prescribe it when diet and exercise have failed to control a patient’s blood sugar, but the sugar levels don’t yet require more active intervention like injections. Sometimes, it is also used […]

Weight Loss

4 min reading

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January is Thyroid Awareness Month

Every year starts off the cycle of Health Awareness months with the subject of thyroid diseases, deficiencies and disorders. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck that has a major impact on your body’s general health. It produces several hormones that affect how all other organs and cells […]

Hyperthyroidism

3 min reading

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Using Xeljanz off-label to treat hair loss

When you ask a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment for hair loss, the answer depends on many facts. Are you a man or a woman, and what are your age, genes, environment, and state of both physical and mental health? In all cases, if you show signs of hair loss that may be attributed […]

Alopecia

4 min reading

1,128 views

Everything you need to know about ED treatments

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition in which a man is unable to get or sustain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse all the way through to orgasm. Many men are too embarrassed to talk about this problem, but the truth is that erectile dysfunction treatments have come a long way. Both primary […]

Erectile Dysfunction

3 min reading

1,332 views

Hospital wards in crisis due to infections

What is now being reported as a “tripledemic of Covid, RSV and flu” is pushing U.S. hospitals into a crisis mode. A few months back, we reported on the observations coming from Southern Hemisphere countries like Australia and New Zealand that “Flu is coming early this year”, and even earlier that “there could be a […]

Flu Season

4 min reading

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Phyllotex® – new to our shelves

A revolutionary and innovative solution to promote hair regrowth and fight baldness! According to the American Academy of Dermatology, on average, a person loses between 50 and 100 hairs a day. When a person sheds significantly more hair daily, this can be regarded as suffering from the medical condition known as telogen effluvium (excessive hair […]

Baldness

5 min reading

1,538 views

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Uses and Effects of Lamictal

Diabetes Alert Day: Treatment and Prevention

Accutane treats severe acne

Norvasc: a medication for the heart

Introducing Rheunac – an easy way to get n-acetylcysteine (NAC)

Now is the time to get your Prolia from IsraelPharm

Phyllotex® for male pattern baldness

FDA has dropped a medication that was protecting immunocompromised people

Jakafi is a preferred treatment for myelofibrosis

February is American Heart Month

Probiotics: What You Need to Know

FDA approves a new type 2 diabetes drug that works in combination with Metformin

Could Metformin be a wonder drug that extends your life expectancy?

New guidelines for treating osteoporosis in menopausal women

Reolin – A winter wonder drug

What menopause can do to your heart

Understanding Erectile Dysfunction in 3 easy lessons

New strains of COVID-19 variants need extra protection

Metformin is getting good results when prescribed for weight loss

January is Thyroid Awareness Month

Using Xeljanz off-label to treat hair loss

Everything you need to know about ED treatments

Hospital wards in crisis due to infections

Phyllotex® – new to our shelves

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