Recent Updates

• Middle Ear Hearing Implants: A New Generation Arrives

  Written By Deb Wilson on December 19th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  Most of us, even those of us who have suffered some hearing loss, enjoy the ability to utilize technology to listen to music and use a smart phone Until now, individuals with middle ear hearing implants were not so...

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• Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Off Label Medication Not the Solution

  Written By Deb Wilson on December 18th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  For those suffering lower back pain as a result of lumbar spinal stenosis, the solution offered by some doctors is the popular medication, Lyrica.  While the drug has been shown effective, and is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug...

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• Powdered Pure Caffeine: Not a Good Energy Booster

  Written By Deb Wilson on December 17th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  Important warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today about the dangers of using powdered pure caffeine as an energy booster. The FDA is warning about powdered pure caffeine being marketed directly to consumers, and recommends avoiding...

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• Exercise: The Latest Prescription From Your Doctor

  Written By Deb Wilson on December 16th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  Don’t be surprised that sometime in the future you may leave your doctor office visit with a prescription for exercise.  That’s the latest trend in getting American’s healthier, at least according to a recent article in the Wall Street...

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• Heart Attack Risk: FDA Approves New Testing

  Written By Deb Wilson on December 15th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of a new “preventive care” test to determine an individual’s risk for a coronary heart disease (CHD) event, such as a heart attack.  While the test has been...

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• Medicaid: Access to Care is an Issue

  Written By Deb Wilson on December 14th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  The Affordable Care Act (ACA) opened the door for millions of low income Americans to have access to health care that may have been lacking in their lives.  Or did it?  While enrollment in Medicaid grew by 9 million...

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• Alzheimer Drug Will Continue To Be Sold

  Written By Deb Wilson on December 13th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  The Wall Street Journal reported on a recent win for consumers.  An attempt by a drug manufacturer to replace an older version of an Alzheimer’s disease drug with a new version has failed. In a setback to Actavis, a...

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• Diabetes Management: Choices, Choices, Choice

  Written By Deb Wilson on December 12th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding us that, with all the advancements in technology, diabetes is becoming easier and easier to control.  As anyone with diabetes knows, it is a disease that can have serious, even...

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• Aspirin Therapy for Healthy Women: Good Thing or Bad?

  Written By Deb Wilson on December 11th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  If you are a healthy female who is taking daily low dose aspirin in an effort to help mitigate your risk for cancer or heart disease, you may want to reconsider according to a recent “large scale” study. The...

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• Virtual Doctor Visits: Coming to Your Pharmacy?

  Written By Deb Wilson on December 10th      •       No Comments      •      Uncategorized

  I do believe we are heading toward a time when no one will ever go beyond the walls of their home! Walgreen is currently in the process of  testing their new telemedicine service, at locations in California and Michigan, that allows individuals to...

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