Medications for clinical depression and anxiety
Diagnosing and treating clinical depression, also known as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), involves a comprehensive evaluation since no single test definitively identifies it, and there are several options for treating people once a diagnosis has been reached. You can read about the general approach in our more detailed article here. The diagnosis process requires clinical […]
FDA approval of Farxiga for treatment of heart failure
In May 2023, the FDA allowed the treatment of heart failure with Farxiga (dapagliflozin), a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. The first SGLT2 inhibitor to be FDA-approved was Invokana (canagliflozin) in March 2013, followed by the approval of Farxiga (dapagliflozin) and Jardiance (empagliflozin) later on in 2014. They were approved for managing diabetes. Under […]
The difference between health and wellness
Like most other websites that share resources about common medications and the conditions they treat, we tend to concentrate primarily on health – healthcare, disorders, diseases, treatment or cures, medication developments, and many other aspects of healthcare. But there are differences between health and wellness. Dictionary definitions of “Health” and “Wellness” tend to muddy the […]
Treatments for inherited high cholesterol (Familial Hypercholesterolemia)
As people become more aware of the potentially harmful effects of high-fat food and high cholesterol levels on their health, there is a general feeling that it’s all to do with self-control and willpower and that anyone diagnosed with elevated cholesterol must be doing something wrong that they should fix. However, some people are born […]
Treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) with Premarin Vaginal Cream
Body changes that start with menopause can significantly impact the quality of a woman’s life, affecting her physical and emotional well-being. Recently, doctors have started using the term genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), replacing vaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis. The term better describes the symptoms of vaginal discomfort, such as vaginal dryness, itching, burning, pain […]
Not all body fat is bad
For most people, when they hear the word “fat,” it immediately brings up negative emotions. But the truth of the matter is that not all body fat is bad! In modern times, the Western idea of the ideal body shape is generally considered tall, slim, and fit. This image has been perpetuated in the media […]
Linking Long COVID and menopause
Menopausal women have experienced more severe, persistent, and frequent illnesses that may be attributable to life post-COVID-19 infection. Long COVID and menopause has become an area needing special attention, because of the large numbers of women who are now affected by this new disorder. While the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing between early 2020 […]
If it brings such great benefits, why do people stop taking Ozempic?
A natural question has arisen. “If they have such great benefits and are so popular, why do people stop taking Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy?” Ozempic and Mounjaro are considered “wonder drugs” out of all the treatments for type 2 diabetes, which have brought significant benefits to millions of people worldwide who develop type 2 diabetes and caused […]
Dealing with depression means understanding the causes
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a significant mental health challenge, and it requires special attention and training for a doctor to reach a diagnosis of clinical depression. It is the most common of several forms of depression and is often the most difficult to diagnose and treat. It has to be differentiated from the other […]
Pharmacy deserts: Welcome online
More and more people are complaining that their access to convenient pharmacy outlets has steadily declined for most of this century. The current lexicon is the growth of a “pharmacy desert,” affecting nearly 40% of non-urban communities in America. The old image of an independent, friendly local drug store that sold ice cream sodas alongside […]
