Friedman says has been forced to change how he talks to patients when he needs to prescribe hydroxychloroquine. “I’ve now worked into my scripting: ‘Hey, I want to start you on this medicine. You may have heard about it related to covid, that it was being used as a cure and it’...
Here's what primary care doctors and specialists say they wish patients knew: Patients Don’t See All That We Do A family medicine doctor noted that patients are unaware that their face-to-face time with patients is only about one third of the work physicians do. They are doing a half-d...
The NIH recommendsagainstthe use of antibacterial therapy (e.g., azithromycin, doxycycline) for non hospitalized COVID-19 patients unless there is another medical reason to prescribe an antibiotic. The World Health Organisation (WHO) does not recommend azithromycin or other antibiotics to be used fo...
What types of responses do specialists provide to PCPs through eConsult when responding about patients with frailty? What is the impact of the eConsult on the course of action and need for referrals for older patients with frailty? What impact does eConsult have on care and access to services...
It can be complicated to explain to a lay person what we do because the field is so diverse. And that's one of the things I love about it. Basically, PM&R involves the diagnosis and restoration of functional ability and quality of life in patients with disorders of the nervous and musc...
Both viruses have effective antiviral treatments –Paxlovidfor COVID-19, and Tamiflu for influenza (both these treatments must start relatively soon after symptoms begin). If your cough is caused by lingering inflammation, Tierney says your doctor might prescribe an inhaler, which can sometimes ...
Biosimilar products can only be dispensed in place of another biological product if the health care provider specifically prescribes the biosimilar product by name. What is an Interchangeable? An interchangeable product is a biological product that meets all the requirements for a biosimilar product, ...
Are DOs the same thing aschiropractors?No. While both DOs and chiropractors are trained to manipulate the musculoskeletal system, DOs can prescribe medicine, perform surgery, and practice primary care. Chiropractors do not have to attend medical school and focus mainly on bone alignment. ...
Ivermectin is amedicationthat treats some parasitic diseases. There are two types: one that doctors prescribe for certain health conditions in people and another that veterinarians prescribe, which is safe only for animals. When ivermectin was first discovered in the 1970s, it was used only on ...
For some patients managing COVID at home, certain health factors mean their doctor will prescribe a COVID drug. This includes people who have a poor functioningimmune system, those who are not vaccinated or are not up-to-date with vaccinations, and those who are at a high risk of severe ...