Innovative Medicine from Israel

In the month of May just past, there were a number of exciting new developments in the area of pharmaceutical research announced or released by the Israeli “Start-up Nation” medical research community. Cancer therapies One of these was the release by Genprex, Inc. a company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and […]

What are the most common side effects of Prolia?

Prolia® (generic name: denosumab) is prescribed for patients in danger of developing osteoporosis, usually due to the normal aging process that causes changes in bone density. Osteoporosis was previously thought to be especially prevalent in women in menopause, but it is in fact the most common metabolic bone disease in the United States, affecting both […]

Dealing with Depression and Anxiety

Two of the most prevalent disorders in mental health are depression and anxiety. Statistics show that more than one in five of all people in the USA will suffer from either acute anxiety or clinical depression at some point in their lives. Recognition that these are health conditions and not behavioral issues is important to […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness month occurs each year in May in the USA. The goal of this special month is to raise awareness about the many medical and social issues involving mental health disorders. Most importantly, there is recognition of the need to battle the stigma that has until now pushed dealing with mental health issues […]

What are the benefits of taking Prolia®?

Prolia® (generic name: denosumab) is a recently developed drug prescribed for a wide range of conditions of the skeletal bones, including osteoporosis, bone loss induced by radical treatments for cancer, cases where cancers have metastasized to bones, and giant cell tumors of bones. Denosumab is a human monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibody therapy has two main […]

Seasonal allergies are coming earlier and lasting longer

Many people have allergies that last all year round that are triggered by specific substances, like cat hair, snake venom, insect bites, peanuts, wheat, soy, shellfish, and even common foods like eggs and milk. These persistent reactions go under the heading of perennial allergies. As well, there are many millions of people in the United […]

Ukranians Get Free Medical Treatment in Israel

As the sad story of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its third month, we are witnessing an unfortunate slippage in the media’s attention span, resulting in less and less focus on these dramatic and life-shattering events in favor of more immediate and less repetitive stories. This has unfortunately had the dual effect of […]

Israel Turns 74 Years Old

In the first week of May, we will be observing two of the most important days in the calendar of the State of Israel. This year on May 4th, the whole country marks the  Israel Defense Force Remembrance Day. It is how the people of Israel pay tribute to the thousands of soldiers who have […]

What Does Premarin Treat?

Premarin is prescribed to help alleviate some of the problems that come with the onset of menopause as women age. It comes in two forms – Premarin Vaginal Cream is a cream containing conjugated estrogens that can be used to alleviate discomfort in the skin around and inside the vagina, as well as loss of […]

Does Ozempic help with weight loss or diabetes?

Ozempic (generic name: semaglutide) is an injectable medication designed to manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It also reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and kidney disease, which are risk factors in adults with type 2 diabetes.  Semaglutide also reduces appetite and blocks the production of glucagon, a hormone […]