The Real Economics Behind Cross-Border Pharmacy Programs
U.S. patients are struggling with already high and continuously rising brand-name drug prices. Prescription drug pricing in the United States has become one of the most visible pressure points in household healthcare spending. Brand-name medicines routinely cost several times more in the U.S. than in other advanced economies, even when the products are identical and […]
A Smarter Way to Understand Prediabetes
Both prediabetes and diabetes are very common conditions. Studies have shown that about 38 million adults in the US have been diagnosed as diabetics, which is nearly 15% of the US adult population. Prediabetes is far more common. Reliable estimates put the numbers at just below 100 million adults in the US, although the majority […]
Exercise Is Important for Teens With Type 2 Diabetes
Depression in diabetic teenagers is a real pressure point for many families and clinics. Teens who live with type 2 diabetes carry the daily load of blood sugar checks, food decisions, and health worries. When low mood, sadness, or loss of interest are added on top, life can feel very heavy. New work in physical […]
Eczema is more than a single skin condition
Eczema, known also as atopic dematitis, is more than a single skin condition, but is a broad term that deals with several ailments, all of which affect the skin , causing dry, itchy and inflamed skin. Other common types are contact dermatitis and dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis). The typical features of all the different forms are: […]
Low-Dose Naltrexone for fibromyalgia
So many people have to wrestle every day with chronic, relentless pain, the kind that drags them down day after day, saps their energy, and dominates every moment of their lives. Anything that bears the faintest glimmer of hope for relief would naturally grab their attention and make them ask for more, and that’s why […]
Finding the fastest way to treat fungal infections
The incidence of fungal infections is increasing worldwide. What’s making it worse is that more are becoming resistant to the war chest of antifungal medications that has been built up over the years to fight off this particular blight. In this article, we hope to help explain how best to recognize the enemy, how to […]
The New Picture: Improving the Outlook for Men With Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Progress in the development of new medications like enzalutamide (brand name Xtandi) has significantly improved treatment options for aggressive prostate cancer and outcomes are highly encouraging. In this article, we are going to briefly explain what enzalutamide does, who it’s for, and how it helps. IsraelPharm provides access to FDA-approved treatments, including enzalutamide, helping patients maintain consistent, […]
Introducing Miebo eye drops – a New Dry Eye Solution
A burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes can be the result of the eye’s tear ducts not being able to provide an adequate flow. If this persists and is not only being triggered by seasonal or environmental conditions, it can be a warning sign of dry eye disease, and it’s best to take some […]
Understanding Epileptic Seizures
Epileptic seizures happen when the normal electrical activity in a person’s brain surges in a sudden, uncontrolled way. People who have epileptic seizures can experience different types of seizures ranging from brief “absences” to intense tonic-clonic seizures during which they may temporarily lose consciousness, jerk parts of their bodies uncontrollably, and clench their jaws, sometimes even […]
Beetroot Juice and Blood Pressure: The Nitrate Connection
Researchers at the University of Exeter have discovered that drinking beetroot juice can lower blood pressure in older adults, and it’s likely thanks to changes in the bacteria that live in the mouth. In the study, people in their 60s and 70s drank small shots of concentrated beetroot juice twice a day for two weeks. Result […]
