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Acne: What Causes It and How It’s Treated
If you’re worried that you might have acne, know that you’re not alone. Acne is the most common skin condition in the US, affecting nearly 50 million people every year. Acne develops when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. These blockages then cause different types of pimples to form. Acne most…
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What to Do if Your Pharmacy is Out of Your Medication
Most patients assume that their pharmacy always has their medication in stock. While this is usually true, it can come as a surprise when a patient goes to fill a prescription, and the pharmacist informs them that their medication isn’t currently available. Your pharmacy may not have the medication to fill your prescription because: They…
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How to Manage Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If you’re managing IBS symptoms, you’re not alone. The American College of Gastroenterology estimates that 10 to 15% of people in the US suffer from IBS. IBS symptoms, like bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation can be embarrassing and frustrating. Although there is no cure for IBS, there are many ways that you can manage IBS…
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“Can I See My Pharmacist For That?” Learn When You Can See Your Pharmacist Before Going to Your GP
Although pharmacists aren’t able to diagnose an illness or prescribe medications, they are important members of any patient’s healthcare team. Pharmacists are often available sooner than a doctor, and there’s no need to make an appointment or pay for a copay to ask for their guidance. When can you see your pharmacist before going to…
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What Are Mitochondrial Disorders and How Common Are They?
Mitochondrial disorders are genetic disorders that affect the mitochondria—an important cellular structure. Within each cell are structures called organelles that perform a specific function, like protection or cell division. Mitochondria are responsible for generating more than 90 percent of the cellular energy that sustains organ function, and therefore our lives. How Do Mitochondrial Disorders Affect…
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Summit Health Submits Petition to Protect Patients with BH4 Deficiency
Summit Health owner, Vince Canzanese, RPh, was recently recognized in the August 2019 issue of Apothagram for writing a petition to ensure that patients with BH4 deficiency continue receiving the compounded medications they need. You can read more about his work here, or keep an eye out for the latest issue of Apothagram.
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How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off: Addressing the Global Obesity Epidemic, a Major Risk Factor for Serious Chronic Illness
Obesity affects nearly 2 billion adults, 340 million children and adolescents, and 41 million children under the age of five worldwide. It affects both children and adults, men and women, and individuals in both developed and third-world countries. In other words, obesity does not discriminate. The reasons why an individual becomes obese are complex and…
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