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 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 […]
Women’s History In Medicine
Women’s History Month in the United States, as designated in 1987 by the US Congress, occurs in March each year “in recognition of women’s many accomplishments throughout history…consistently overlooked and undervalued”. It can be traced back all the way to the early twentieth century, having been nurtured by the growth of the movement for equality, […]
Does Ofev increase life expectancy?
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (often referred to as IPF) is a condition characterized by pulmonary hypertension, in which the lungs become scarred, and breathing becomes increasingly difficult. Patients develop a chronic, progressive and irreversible decline in lung function. The term ‘idiopathic’ indicates that there is no clear indication of what causes the scarring. IPF affects about […]
New Year Resolutions You Should Keep
A quick search on the internet for the most popular New Year Resolutions in almost every case comes up with a list of important and meaningful resolutions that have health and wellbeing at the top. It’s practically a fundamental principle across hundreds of websites that attention to health is the number one factor that determines […]
Thyroid Awareness Month
Every January since 2016, Thyroid Awareness Month throws a healthcare spotlight on the importance of the proper function of the thyroid gland in promoting wellbeing and good health. It brings the attention of physicians, scientists and the general public to how vital this tiny gland is in modern medicine. We’ll start by separating the general […]
Can I Order Voltaren Emulgel Online?
Voltaren (generic name: diclofenac) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication widely used to reduce pain from inflammation, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis and other conditions. What are NSAIDs? NSAIDs are non-opioid analgesic drugs that produce the following main benefits: Reduce high temperature and fever Decrease inflammation Relieve pain. Voltaren delivers diclofenac in three […]
What does Breo Ellipta Treat? And How Long Should You Use Breo Ellipta?
Breo Ellipta (generic name: fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder) is an inhaled medication containing long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) and corticosteroid drugs. It is prescribed as a treatment for two conditions – asthma in adults aged 18 years and older and in cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to treat symptoms such as bronchitis […]
What is Plaquenil Used for and What Are the Most Common Side Effects?
Plaquenil (generic name Plaquenil) is a drug that is currently prescribed mainly for relief of arthritis and lupus erythematosus. It was originally developed as a medication to be taken before travelling to areas of the world where mosquito bites can cause malaria. The main ingredient is hydroxychloroquine, which has been shown to reduce inflammation in […]
