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How Medicines Work Differently in Women at Various Life Stages

December 27, 2025

Women's bodies go through many changes. These changes can affect how medicines work. This is why it's important to study how medicines behave in women. This is called pharmacokinetics. In the past, most studies did not include women. This left many questions unanswered. It also led to less effectiv

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The Power of Semaglutide in Weight and Blood Sugar Control

June 15, 2025

Semaglutide is a game-changer in the fight against type 2 diabetes and obesity. It is a type of drug that mimics natural hormones in the body. This drug is available in two forms: a pill and an injection. Both have shown impressive results in managing weight and blood sugar levels over the long t

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The Hidden Truth About Alcohol Treatment in Medicaid

March 14, 2025

Medicaid is a big deal in the United States. It covers a huge chunk of people who need help with alcohol use disorder. The majority of Medicaid enrollees are managed by Medicaid Managed Care Plans (MCPs). These MCPs are responsible for providing health services to nearly 80% of Medicaid enrollees.

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Pregnancy and High Blood Pressure: A Global Concern

February 28, 2025

High blood pressure during pregnancy is a serious issue that affects both mothers and babies worldwide. Doctors aren't sure exactly why it happens, but it seems to be a mix of things the mother can and can't control, plus changes in the placenta. This can lead to problems in other parts of the body.

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Fighting Systemic Sclerosis: The Quest for Better Treatments

February 21, 2025

Systemic sclerosis, or SSc, is a tricky condition. It's a rheumatologic disorder that affects multiple systems in the body. It's like a three-headed monster: immune dysregulation, vascular dysfunction, and multi-organ fibrosis. It's not just one thing going wrong, it's a whole bunch of things. Imag

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Unlocking Weight Loss: The Power of Gut Hormones

February 11, 2025

Don't think that obesity and type 2 diabetes are just about food intake. The way fat is stored in the body matters too. This is backed by lots of research over the recent years, showing how fat distribution and other bodily processes influence metabolic and non-metabolic issues. In the midst of all

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Medicines for Heart Thrombosis: Where We Stand Today

January 5, 2025

Medicines used to treat and prevent heart thrombosis have truly changed the game. They've made a big difference in how patients with heart artery disease do, but they've also made it trickier for doctors to decide on the best treatment. With improved ways to fix heart arteries and better stents, the

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Are Patients with OCD Getting the Right Treatment?

November 21, 2024

Ever wondered if people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are getting the right help before they're sent to specialized centers? Let's dive into it! Researchers wanted to know if using medicine alone is enough to treat OCD before a patient is referred to a specialized clinic. First, let's un