Long covid (post covid-19 condition) is a complex condition with diverse manifestations, uncertain prognosis and wide variation in current approaches to management. There have been calls for formal quality standards to reduce a so-called “postcode lottery” of care. The original aim of this stu...
When a drug or medical device has safety problems or is sold in a way that breaks the law, the FDA can ask for a recall. A recall may mean the company removes the product from the market or warns the public and corrects the problem. The FDA says most drug and device recalls are ...
“I think it’s probably less addictive than opioids, but it’s not without its risks,” says Schatzberg, who is the director of Stanford University’s Mood Disorders Center. Abuse and misuse of the medication are part of the “black box” warning on esketamine....
There may be an advantage to taking a T3-containing medication in such cases, and many individuals report feeling better on T4/T3 combination medications. T3-only medications (such liothyronine, Cytomel, and compounded T3 medications) are typically used as an add-on to T4-only medications. T4/...
I just get to ask the interesting questions and kind of take the cognitive load on about what does that mean” (P2 FG3). Putting their trust in the process was also an important facilitator: “Not everything is under my sphere of influence and so you know there comes a period of ...
“It does not deter offending. “The second thing is that it removes the judicial discretion of judges. “It turns judges into rubber stamps basically, and I don’t think that’s helpful for justice in New Zealand.” Thirdly, he said the legislation led to “manifestly unjust” outcomes ...
‘hidden’ issues such as coercive or controlling behaviour could be compounded by providing access to EHRs. It is important that the research and healthcare communities proceed with caution in implementing these systems, and ensure that full evaluations assess where possible, these ‘hidden’ impacts...
When a medication is FDA-approved, it means that it’s determined to be safe and effective. However, “safe” doesn’t mean there aren’t any risks. Every medication comes with its own side effects. These side effects and risks are usually detailed in the medication’sFDA-approved labeling...
Since, in a health insurance plan, the insurance provider does not pay for the entirety of your yearly medical costs, you have to pay a certain portion of these costs from your pocket. The deductible is one of these out-of-pocket payments. Before your insurance kicks in, you must first ...
When a drug or medical device has safety problems or is sold in a way that breaks the law, the FDA can ask for a recall. A recall may mean the company removes the product from the market or warns the public and corrects the problem. The FDA says most drug and device recalls are vol...