When used as intended, prescription medications can effectively treat illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and improve quality of life
India has launched generics at a fraction of brand cost
If patients tell us about their alcohol use prior to surgery, we can treat them with medications that can reduce their risk of going into withdrawal, and well be on heightened alert if their anesthesia needs to be adjusted. Knowing this information in advance can also allow the medical team to offer the patient instructions on how to wean off alcohol ahead of surgery
According to ACR guidelines, the incidence of MIS-C is increased in African, Afro-Caribbean, and Hispanic patients, while it is lower in East Asian patients compared to Kawasaki disease (KD) patients
Last year, the ABC revealed the shortage was enabling Australian pharmacists to use a regulatory loophole to replicate the brand name drugs and ship them to consumers with a script across the country
Consistency is key for optimal results