Verywell Health's Chief Medical Officer Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG appeared on Cheddar to discuss the cost, pros and cons, and more on recently popular weight loss drugs. https://lnkd.in/e24Fn2yY
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Unveiling the hidden dangers of prescription medications, 'The Unseen Perils' is a journey through the labyrinth of medical science. From the double-edged sword of beneficial and harmful effects to the silent killers we consume daily, this deep dive exposes the treacherous terrain of prescribed drugs. 📚 Walking the fine line between cure and curse, it reminds us of the opioids crisis and the Thalidomide tragedy, striking examples of blessings turned curses. The everyday pills we pop are a game of Russian Roulette, with potential side-effects as bullets and empty chambers of hoped-for benefits. 💊 We also explore the best practices for safe medication use. The emphasis is on adherence to prescribed dosages, open communication with healthcare providers, and proactively seeking knowledge. Your first line of defense is understanding the medical jargon on prescription labels, while future innovations promise a safer landscape. 🛡️ Thus, the narrative of prescription medications is both miraculous and perilous. As we strive for safer prescription practices, the blog urges us to arm ourselves with knowledge and vigilance. The unseen perils do exist, but with the right tools, we can ensure that the promise of healing triumphs over lurking threats. Join me in this vital conversation, spread the word, and let's navigate this terrain together for a healthier future. 💪 #PrescriptionMedications #MedicalScience #SafeMedicationUse #HealthcareInnovation #MedicationDangers #PatientEmpowerment Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dASrEB8i
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In selling as in medicine, prescription before diagnosis is malpractice. What are your biggest headache when purchasing equipment for Merchants? Let’s talk about it! #FridayVibes #HappySelling!
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The burden of mixing medications. Why it is important that physicians review treatment plan in each patient. We don't just use pairs of drugs at a time. But there are patients on three, five, seven, nine drugs. Have they been studied with respect to their nine-way interaction? Yes, we can do pair-wise, A and B, A and C, A and D, but what about A, B, C, D, E, F, G all together, being taken by the same patient, perhaps interacting with each other in ways that either makes them more effective or less effective or causes side effects that are unexpected? We really have no idea. It's a blue sky, open field for us to use data to try to understand the interaction of drugs. #entrepreneurship #drugs #polypharmacy
Russ Altman: What really happens when you mix medications?
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If your device is... 🔸 Intended to diagnosis a disease or other health condition 🔸 Involved in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease 🔸 Intended to affect the structure or any function of the body ...then your device is a medical device per Section 201(h) of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. By this definition, a toothbrush is a medical device because it is intended to remove adherent plaque and food debris from the teeth to reduce tooth decay. You can check to see if your device is a medical device by searching FDA’s product classification database: https://bit.ly/45PjBZr #Vision28 #MedicalDevices #MedicalSoftware #FDAApproval #FDARegulations #EURegulations
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🚫 Indiscriminate Use of Steroid Drugs: A Risky Choice 🚫 #drnafiz As a healthcare professional, I emphasize the critical importance of using steroid drugs responsibly. They serve vital medical purposes when prescribed and monitored by qualified doctors. Indiscriminate use without proper guidance can lead to serious health risks. Let's prioritize our #health by seeking professional advice before considering any medication.
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📚🌿 Exciting news for health enthusiasts! Our latest article delves deep into the world of #cannabinol, shedding light on its therapeutic potential and benefits. 🌟🔍 Don't miss out on expanding your knowledge! 👉 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gZYMb_FF
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Are you considering Ozempic for weight loss? Do you have all the medical facts? I share questions to ask and more resources on my latest blog: https://ow.ly/KrLb50PWWa4 #Ozempic #HealthResources #Drugwatch #healthyliving
What do you need to know if you are taking Ozempic for weight loss?
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#narcotics, also known as #opioid #pain_relievers, can be effective and safe in reducing severe #pain when used carefully and under the direct care of a healthcare provider. These drugs are only recommended for pain that is not relieved by other painkillers. Join us and share your research insight. To visit more on scientific highlights: https://cutt.ly/LwdKCuNB #painmanagement #painrelief #chronicpain
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#6 Vital Lessons.. Every medication in the pharmacy or your drug box has a label, clearly stating its name, the potency in milligrams and possible information about dosage and other factors. #Mislabeling a drug can be deadly at its extreme or dangerously incapacitating to organs at its mildest . This same principle applies to problems and issues you or your loved ones are facing now; particularly, economic and financial issues. If you are not careful to properly read the labels of the medicine panacea you wanted to take, unfortunately you may end up in a tragic place ,whereas you deserve an elevated and successfully celebrated place... You'll need some tools to correctly read and understand the labels -- let's examine them. Click here https://lnkd.in/dH3fU8WQ #BBC #trending #love
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