Depending on the severity of the pain a patient is experiencing, there are many types of pain medication available. They range from over-the-counter options such as acetaminophen to prescribed narcotic medications such as opioids. These medication have been known to successfully treat pain but there are many alternative therapies that can be explored, among them […]
People who have severe allergies are usually at risk of an anaphylaxis episode. This is a very severe allergic reaction that occurs when the person is exposed to an allergen. The most well-known symptom of anaphylaxis is constricted breathing due to swelling, which can be life-threatening if left unaddressed. EpiPen is the widely-used method of […]
In the last week, Bernie Sanders has called for a federal investigation of the continuously rising prices of insulin, the critical drug for people with diabetes. Senator Sanders and Representative Elijah Cummings crafted a letter to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission pointing to a pattern where the three insulin makers have […]
Diabetes affects approximately 29 million American and 8 million of that total are unaware that they have this disease. Diabetes is a group of disorders that occur through high blood glucose levels. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 caused by the body’s inability to make insulin, and Type 2 as a result of […]
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is found over your entire body. It aids in the production of cell membranes, some hormones, and vitamin D [1]. There are two kinds of cholesterol: HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and LDL (low-density lipoprotein). LDL is often referred to as the “bad” cholesterol because it is difficult for the human […]
Searching for a drug to treat a medical condition has always been a very standardized procedure. It involves looking for a set of symptoms that indicate a condition and a finding an appropriate drug to treat the condition. However, some conditions are very specific to a patient. This has been the premise of a recent […]
It is common for one to associate emotions with color in many areas of our lives. Colors can affect our mood, alter our perception of products, and affect our actions. For instance, it is common to associate the color red with anger, white with tranquility, blue with sadness, and yellow with happiness.. However, people can […]
It is important that safety measures are taken when dealing with prescription medications because they are usually stronger forms of medicines meant to be used very precisely. Furthermore your doctor writes you a very specific prescription which needs to be filled out very accurately in order for you to receive the correct medication. As a […]
Rosuvastatin is an oral drug which is commonly used to lower blood cholesterol levels, commonly classified in a group of drugs called statins. It treats many conditions such as hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia, and hypertriglyceridemia. Rosuvastatin is available as a generic in many pharmacies, but the brand name version, Crestor, is surprisingly cheaper if purchased online. By purchasing […]
Acetaminophen is contained in over 100 medications that are sold over the counter. It is commonly purchased under the brand name Tylenol, but it can be found in common over-the-counter medication for pain, cough and fever. An acetaminophen overdose usually occurs when adults usually take more than the recommended dose or unintentionally take acetaminophen in […]
