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Finally, there is an on-line pharmacy that allows you to check the price of a medication so you have a reference point for your own pharmacy charges and costs. In addition, it is a full-service pharmacy that is available in all 50 states and has been sanctioned by Consumer Reports. You can order your medications …
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Zpack (zithromax) is the modern version of erythromycin. Zithromax is easier to use and causes less GI distress than erythromycin. Now Zithromax may help prevent premature death in newborns in Africa.. What ‘Can’t’ Zpak do? See the VIDEO >>>>HERE<<<
Like they used to say about Elvis…our Barbara has retired after 33 years with the practice. Barb has been a beloved fixture in our office and she has decided it’s time to leave ‘show business’ for bigger and brighter (and more relaxing) things. I met her when I was in medical school and she was …
Current methods of manufacturing are superb, even for generic medications. That said, there are issues that can develop and a recent concern has been noted by the FDA for Valsartan, a high blood pressure medication. There are concerns that a cancer-causing chemical (NDMA) has tainted the pills in small amounts. Although potentially dangerous, it is …
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Aspirin was invented by Bayer Inc. a little over 100 year ago. Some of you may remember that in my previous essay it was expected to be a small seller, compared with Bayer’s more exciting product that had such high hopes….HEROIN! Yes….aspirin and herion were born in the same year. But you are concerned about …
The new SHINGRIX VACCINE, is a two shot series (given 2+ months apart). It is the new SHINGLES VACCINE and it will be available beginning January, 2018 If you are interested in getting the two vaccines you may call our office to get on a waiting list, as we do not yet have the SHINGRIX …
Dementia is the loss of higher intellectual function and memory, and it is extremely common as we age, affecting 37% of the US population by age 85. For families dealing with this issue, it is important to understand the desires of the person who is developing memory issues, and to take steps before their thinking …
Debbie Landau-West is the premier dieititian/nutritionist in Scottsdale and has been practicing here for the past 30+ years. I recently asked her to provide a patient a list of some quick energy ‘pick me ups’ in between meals and this is the list she provided. It is useful for all of us: TRY THESE SNACKS …
Many of you will recall my excitement at the prospect of Arizona being the test ground for a new lab company called Theranos back in 2013. This company claimed it would revolutionize medicine through simple fingerstick blood testing for 100’s of lab tests; at a fraction of the cost while maintaining superior accuracy. As the …