The semaglutide shortage probably won’t last forever. But for now, physicians strive to provide the best care for their patients as they navigate the shortage as part of a crucial aspect of their practice. But even when drug manufacturers like Novo Nordisk straighten out supply chain issues and the obesity drug Wegovy, for instance, becomes...
Month: <span>December 2023</span>
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How to Prescribe Zepbound
Beverly Tchang, MD December marks the advent of the approval of tirzepatide (Zepbound) for on-label treatment of obesity. In November 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it for the treatment of obesity in adults. In May 2022, the FDA approved Mounjaro, which is tirzepatide, for type 2 diabetes. Since then, many physicians,...
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Why Are Prion Diseases on the Rise?
F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE In 1986, in Britain, cattle started dying. The condition, quickly nicknamed “mad cow disease,” was clearly infectious, but the particular pathogen was difficult to identify. By 1993, 120,000 cattle in Britain were identified as being infected. As yet, no human cases had occurred and the UK government insisted that cattle...
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4 Common Nail Changes, and What They Say About Your Health (Plus Nail Health Charts)
Written by Maria Robinson, MD, MBA | Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD Nadya So/iStock via Getty Images Plus Key takeaways: Most people don’t spend much timethinking about their fingernails or toenails. And that’s normally OK. But, like your skin, the health of your nails can say a lot about your overall health. Afterall, nails are...
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Appetite Stimulants: 9 Medications That Make You Want to Eat
Written by Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS | Reviewed by Sarah Gupta, MD DragonImages/iStock via Getty Images Plus Key takeaways: Certain health conditions — like cancer and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) — can take a toll on the appetite. Pain, trouble swallowing, and medication side effects are common reasons that it can be challenging to...
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Long-Term Side Effects of Metformin: What Are the Risks?
Written by Timothy Aungst, PharmD | Reviewed by Amy B. Gragnolati, PharmD, BCPS AsiaVision/E+ via Getty Images Key takeaways: Metformin is a common first-choice treatment for Type 2 diabetes. It helps lower your blood sugar levels and can lower your risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks. It also has a low risk of causing...
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11 Tips to Manage Stress During the Holidays
Written by Ana Gascon Ivey | Reviewed by India B. Gomez, PhD FreshSplash/E+ via Getty Images Key takeaways: It’s normal to feel antsy during the holiday season each year. There’s lots going on, from office parties and family gatherings to financial challenges and time constraints. You may also be concerned about catching the flu, COVID-19,...
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Lung nodule program provides benefits to patients ineligible for lung cancer screening
by International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Adopting a lung nodule program (LNP) may increase the detection of early lung cancer for patients who are not eligible for lung cancer screening under existing age eligibility criteria, according to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. LNPs are...
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Using Deep Learning to Identify Teens Most in Need of Mental Health Support
The personal yet global struggle with mental health may be more visible now than ever before. Yet many people still find it difficult to access the support they need. In Japan, suicide is sadly the leading cause of death for young people. Researchers, including from the University of Tokyo, have carried out a six-year study...
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When the Narcissist (or other Such Emotional Abuser) in Your Life Ruins the Holidays
Narcissists and other Cluster B personality disordered individuals seem to thrive on ruining holidays. If you are reading this blog, I’m sure you’ve been victim to this phenomenon. If you stop and think about it, you can look back over the various holidays and personal birthdays and recall yourself trying to appease the narcissistic person...