Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that causes a lot of discomfort and can really affect how people live their lives. Doctors often prescribe pills like methotrexate, cyclosporine, acitretin, and apremilast to help manage it, especially when the condition is severe and other treatments aren't an option. These medicines can work well, but they can also cause prob...
Wearable tech might just be the game-changer we need for tracking medication adherence. You know how it is—people often forget to take their meds, and doctors usually have to rely on patients' own reports, which aren't always accurate. But what if there was a better way? Enter wearable devices. These nifty gadgets can keep an eye on your body's vital signs and daily...
The battle against epilepsy is a lifelong one. People with this condition often need to take medication to manage their seizures. Unfortunately, the cost of these drugs has been going up over time. This is where Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company comes in. They have come up with a way to make these medications more affordable. Now, let's dive into how this could help ...
In South-East Delhi, a significant number of adults are taking antibiotics without a doctor's prescription. This practice, known as self-medication with antibiotics (SMA), is a major concern. It can lead to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), making treatments less effective and increasing healthcare costs and mortality rates. The misuse of antibiotics is not a new prob...
Epilepsy is a common condition. It is usually treated with antiseizure medications. These drugs have side effects. They can also be stopped after a while. This is because the risk of seizures goes down with time. But, there is not much research on how patients decide to stop these medications. The decision to stop taking antiseizure medications is not easy. Patients...
Post-stroke epilepsy (PSE) is a condition that affects many people who have had a stroke. The good news is that most individuals with PSE can manage their seizures effectively with the right medications. These medications are known as anti-seizure medications (ASMs). However, not all ASMs are created equal. Some older types, known as first-generation ASMs, have a sig...
The World Health Organization supports two types of medication abortion. Both are safe and effective. One combines two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol. The other uses only misoprostol. In the US, most medication abortions use both drugs. However, political and legal pressures may change this. More people might turn to misoprostol-only abortions. Researchers want...
R. Kelly, the famous singer, had a scary moment in prison. He was sent to the hospital after taking too much medicine. His lawyer thinks this wasn't an accident. This all happened at the Federal Correctional Institute in Butner, North Carolina. Kelly was put in solitary confinement on June 10th. He had his medication with him, but things went wrong quickly. His lawye...
In the United States, there's a big problem with not enough mental health experts for kids. This has led to family doctors taking on a larger role in managing young patients' mental health. This shift has been happening since 2015. The focus is on how often kids are prescribed antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds. The number of kids needing mental health support h...
Mental health is a crucial aspect of an athlete's journey, and Phil De Fries is a testament to this fact. Today, he stands as one of the world's most dominant MMA champions. De Fries is the KSW heavyweight titleholder, aiming to defend his title for the 12th time against Arkadiusz Wrzosek at KSW 107 in Poland. His journey to the top was not easy. He had to overcome n...