Disclaimer: This is not an all-encompassing list of news updates from the months of January to March 2023. As we enter the first quarter of 2023, the world continues to experience a wide range of significant events and developments that are already shaping our future in significant ways. From political upheavals and global health crises […]
This article is dedicated to Group Supervisor Special Agent Michael G. Garbo of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). SA Garbo was tragically killed on October 4, 2021 while conducting a routine drug search on the Amtrak train in Tucson, AZ. He spent his career devoted to keeping drug traffickers at bay from the midwest, the […]
Sex is a powerful force that is made to bring two people together. It also has benefits in regards to our general health, such as lowering blood pressure, helping to better the immune system, the heart and even our sleep just to name a few. But what happens to a female when both the mood […]
Founded in January 2020 and launched in May 2020, Pharmacist Consult is an organization based out of Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Pharmacist Consult provides insight for commonly encountered pharmacy-related questions from the point-of-view of a licensed pharmacist. The primary target audience for Pharmacist Consult is the general patient population. Pharmacists are trained through a […]
Naltrexone is a name you might have heard before. Mainly because it almost sounds similar to the infamous opioid blocker, naloxone, which is the active ingredient found in the popular medication Narcan ® used for opioid overdose. However, naltrexone is a bit different from naloxone since it has a greater bioavailability and a longer half-life. […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, many have missed the news that on January 24th, Merck’s application for gefapixant (MK-7264) was rejected. While not denied for safety reasons per the drug manufacturer’s release, it brings a different headline than the ones most of the public have been accustomed to: authorization and approval. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gefapixant What does gefipixant […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, many have missed the news that on January 24th, Merck’s application for gefapixant (MK-7264) was rejected. While not denied for safety reasons per the drug manufacturer’s release, it brings a different headline than the ones most of the public have been accustomed to: authorization and approval. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gefapixant What does gefipixant […]
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In the world of diabetes, management and monitoring go hand-in-hand. There are a seemingly endless assortment of ways to help manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes through using various types of insulins, oral medications, non-insulin injectables, lifestyle modifications, and so on. In parallel, there are a countless array of products available that can be […]
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When a baker prepares chocolate chip cookies, the main component of the cookies arguably are the chocolate chips. But, many other ingredients are needed to create the cookies – butter, eggs, flour, sugar, etc. In tablets and capsules, there’s a similar trend. There is an active ingredient, similar to chocolate chips found in chocolate chip […]
Intermittent fasting (IF) has made some serious headlines lately in the diet world especially among many fitness gurus! It is not a new concept it has been used for centuries in different religions. IF has been proven to not only help keep the waist small but can also have pronounced effects on certain health conditions, […]
DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as commentary and discussion, not direct medical advice. Before making any medical decision, consult with your medical provider. Since zidovudine was approved in the 1980s, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) treatment has largely consisted of daily oral medications – and there are many. As Dr. Rebecca Lamore explored in a previous […]
The over-the-counter (OTC) aisle is typically full of several options, and in some cases, misleading products are present. A significant amount of time could be spent discussing all of the different items, but for the current discussion, the focus will be on one group of products that has been on the shelves of pharmacies for […]
Founded in January 2020 and launched in May 2020, Pharmacist Consult is an organization based out of Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Pharmacist Consult provides insight for commonly encountered pharmacy-related questions from the point-of-view of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacists are trained through a rigorous doctoral and experiential education to be medication experts within the healthcare […]
Disclaimer: this is not an all-encompassing list of news updates from the month of May 2021. To stay up-to-date with current health updates and ongoings, it is helpful to be informed about events of the immediate past. This news recap discusses a few of the key news releases that were announced during the month of […]