Can Tirzepatide Make Birth Control Pills Less Effective?
"The prescribing information for all of these medications states that there is the potential to affect the absorption and efficacy of oral medications." (Sarah McBane)
California sees surge in use of weight loss drugs like Wegovy
"Before now, there hasn’t been much information available on patient-level, longitudinal use patterns, and the recent FDA approval of GLP-1 RAs linked to substantial weight loss has generated great interest in demand projections." (Jonathan Watanabe)
GOP Rep Wants to Cut Waistlines—and the U.S. Budget—With Ozempic
"It still needs to be evaluated what that actually turns out in terms of dollars." (Jonathan Watanabe)
UC Irvine study reveals surge in use of weight loss-linked drugs in California health system
"The results from our study of a large, diverse, statewide health system population promise to reshape the conversation around weight loss-associated GLP-1 RAs, informing healthcare stakeholders, policymakers, legislators, providers and patients alike." (Jonathan Watanabe)
Inside Insomnia: Pharmacist Management of Sleep Disorders
" According to the CDC, some examples of good sleep hygiene include going to sleep and waking up at a consistent time every day, removing electronic devices from the bedroom, keeping the a comfortable temperature, exercising during the day—but not too late because that can keep you awake later—and avoiding large meals, caffeine, and alcohol too close to bedtime." (Farah Khorassani)
12 Tips for Nighttime Cough Relief
" GERD happens when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, irritating its lining and potentially reaching the back of your throat." (Sarah McBane)
UCI awarded $2.4 million grant to study potential treatment for cancer-related cognitive impairment
"It is believed that enhancing BDNF may hold the key to addressing cognitive impairments often experienced by survivors and we will explore the use of the FDA-approved drug riluzole to increase those levels." (Alexandre Chan)
What Can Turmeric Actually do for Your Health?
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Should you get a Covid booster?
"When my patients are due for both, I recommend receiving both at the same. We do not have any evidence to suggest that there is a significant difference in safety or efficacy when they are spaced out, yet this will delay protection as risk continues to increase for both diseases going into fall. " (Keri Hurley-Kim)
Treating the Opioid Epidemic
"“It’s important to remember that addiction is a chronic brain disorder protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It’s nothing new, yet we make people jump through hoops for treatment we wouldn’t require for any other chronic disorder.”" (Jonathan Watanabe)
