Healthy Living Articles
Google Searches for Artificial Intelligence Diagnostics Solutions in Women’s Health
Apr 5, 2024
In December 2023, Google launched MedLM, a division focused on generating artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions for the healthcare industry. The goal was to leverage Google’s substantial success in curating large datasets to provide tailored answers to user-generated questions.MedLM was not Google’s first foray into AI...
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What Is Ozempic?
Apr 2, 2024
Whether your primary focus is weight loss or looking to improve your blood sugar control, you’ve likely heard Ozempic mentioned frequently. Headlines, social media, family, and friends have all been more likely to mention the medication in recent years, along with similar medications in the GLP-1 class. As interest in Ozempic and its...
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The FDA Steps in to Confront Drug Shortages
Mar 31, 2024
In early 2024, the mainstream media was flooded with articles about shortages of the diabetes drug, Ozempic. Elon Musk began tweeting about his weight loss on Ozempic in 2022, and the floodgates opened. Shortly after, diabetes patients and their healthcare providers began noticing pharmacies running out of Ozempic.Tracking drug shortages is one of...
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Tretinoin or Retinol? What’s the Difference?
Mar 20, 2024
When I discuss acne treatments with patients, many of them ask me about vitamin A-based medications like tretinoin and retinol. I enjoy these discussions because it indicates that patients have taken the time to research their options and have a baseline understanding. An educated patient is the best patient! Remember to consult your healthcare...
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Clinical Success: Topical Tretinoin for Treating Adolescent Acne Vulgaris
Mar 17, 2024
Author’s Note: The details about “Jamie’s” case are fictionalized to protect his privacy. However, the story of Jamie’s victory over acne is entirely accurate. A licensed healthcare professional should direct any course of treatment with a prescription medicine.Acne vulgaris, commonly referred to as “acne”...
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Colorado Seeking To Join Florida In Importing Prescription Drugs From Canada
Mar 13, 2024
As prescription drug costs have risen over the years, so have concerns related to the impact. These prices aren’t just affecting bank accounts, they’re affecting health, as many individuals are simply unable to take critical medications they have been prescribed. Various solutions have been proposed, and buying prescription medications...
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Flovent Inhaler Availability
Mar 12, 2024
Flovent HFA, or fluticasone propionate, has been a critical component of asthma care for decades. However, the product's availability in the United States has become problematic, and many are searching for solutions to continue managing their breathing symptoms effectively. Flovent DiscontinuedGlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced that it...
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Is Artificial Intelligence the Solution to the Physician Burnout Problem?
Mar 7, 2024
I am a victim of physician burnout.The pressures of maintaining a solo private practice wore me down to the point of mental and physical breakdown. I stayed in the profession much longer than I should have. I needed to step away for the sake of my health and the stability of my family.Physician burnout is a critical issue in healthcare, with recent...
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FDA Reminds Older Adults to Be Careful with Medications
Mar 5, 2024
In February 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminded older adults about safety when taking prescription medications. I am pleased that the FDA issues these reminders, but I wish they had reminded older adults that they also need to be careful with over-the-counter (OTC) medications. When I counsel patients in the office, I remind...
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