Until now drugstore chains, independent pharmacies, mail-order delivery from prescription suppliers, and in-store pharmacies in retail stores have been the major ways that we buy prescription drugs.…
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Last year, we wrote about Rewarding Our Brains to Break Bad Habits.. Today, we look at the value of video games as an experimental therapy for COVID brain fog, “Brain fog” has been faced by many people during the pandemic.…
Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Mental Health Care
As we have noted many times, good mental health is vital for cancer victims and their families. In this post, we look at the best and worst U.S.…
Motivating Patients to Follow Medical Advice
In 2019, we discussed the roles and responsibilities of patients. Among the responsibilities: Accept the doctor’s expertise. Follow the doctor’s orders. And refill prescriptions as instructed.…
Be Careful with OTC Drugs
For many people, there is a misconception that over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are always safer than prescription drugs. And that simply is not true.
Consider these observations from AARP:
“If the good news is that over-the-counter pain killers such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen won’t put you at risk for addiction issues like prescription opioids or narcotics can, the less good news is that no pain pill comes without the potential for problems, says Nitin Sekhri, medical director of pain management at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y.”…
Read morePrioritize Health
During these trying times, it is especially important that we prioritize health issues in our collective and individual planning.
To begin, as we previously reported:
… Read moreAI Aids Drug Operations
We know that technology has had a tremendous on the medical field. And artificial intelligence (AI) is coming on strong. Today, we look at how AI aids drug operations.…
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