The myth of declining sexual pleasure after menopause
Until the last quarter century, myths about the inevitability of a decline in a woman’s interest in and enjoyment of sex after menopause have been part of life and legend. Going back to Greek mythology, we encounter the tale of the Three Fates – Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, who were responsible for weaving the threads […]
On the healthcare highway, AI is an engine, not a driver
Recently, the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to adopt a proposal that would “more clearly define and control the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) in general medical practice.” The need for this is driven by the explosion of public and professional exposure to ChatGPT. It had more than […]
Why IsraelPharm doesn’t sell controlled substance drugs
Drugs that are especially addictive and have a high potential for harm or abuse are often grouped under the banner of ‘controlled substances.’ Being classified as a controlled drug doesn’t mean that it is illegal for a pharmacy to sell it, but rather that there needs to be special care taken in every step of […]
Facing up to Erectile Dysfunction
In the past, sexual dysfunction in men was a hidden subject that wouldn’t be discussed with doctors, let alone between friends or partners. It was considered too embarrassing to discuss “out loud”. Luckily, the times have changed, and there has been a big shift over the past twenty years or so that has driven a […]
First Aid at Home: A Little Forethought, A Lot More Fun
Keep your home and yourself ready and prepared for emergencies! As vacation time sets in, days fill with activities and enjoyment that the warm weather and freedom from a rigid school schedule bring. Hiking trips, barbeques, campfires, and outdoor play become the norm. Along with more outdoor activity comes a greater possibility of accidents and […]
Marketing of NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and the bureaucratic time warp
It’s been just over a year since the US Food and Drug Agency (FDA) notified health supplement manufacturers that it was refusing their petition against the decision to block the marketing of NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine, aka n-acetylcysteine) as a food supplement. This decision has deep consequences for all of the parties involved in the supply chain […]
Name that drug! The science behind drug names
Businesses that market products of any kind to the general public are keenly aware that getting the right brand name can be a make-or-break step on the road to success. There’s the old story of one of the most famous marketing disasters in the automotive industry – the Ford Edsel. Until the mid-fifties, Ford was […]
Keeping COVID-19 at bay in the Southern Hemisphere
TV, the internet chat pages, and newspapers have been packed lately about what’s being called a “fifth wave” – and they’re not talking about rollers crashing onto the beaches at Jeffrey’s Bay or on the Sunshine Coast. The COVID-19 virus has been lying quiet during autumn, but now, in the Southern Hemisphere, with people spending […]
June is Men’s Health Month in 2023
Perhaps it’s more a sign of the times, but this year the annual Men’s Health Month has become a focus for a wide range of healthcare and social websites that have all come to recognize that the subject of male health deserves some special attention. Let’s drill down to the heart of some of the […]
Understanding the thyroid gland and how it can go wrong
The thyroid is a relatively small gland located in the lower neck, which produces the hormone thyroxine. Thyroxine regulates many aspects of the body’s metabolism – mainly the rate at which the body metabolizes nutrients and oxygen and produces energy. Changes in the thyroid’s output can cause either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, both of which affect […]
