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 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 […]
