There are often some misconceptions regarding the use of medication at the end of life. I would like to take some time to help clarify the role of pharmacy in regards to hospice care. […]
Because we hear mostly bad press about hormones and nutritionals from our media, I would like to give you the scoop on many products––hormone, thyroid, nutritional, etc.––just to let you know what benefits they supply. Because this is much entailed, this article may be printed over several issues. So, please, be patient, and we will try to cover all the good things that you never hear. […]
Every year, just like clock work, open enrollment comes around. You are bombarded with letters, cards, and various assortments of “pick me” unsolicited solicitations. Which ones do you look at? Do you even need to look at your options? I know that your head just spins when you start getting things in the mail about prescription plans. Every year there are new plans and with new plans comes new choices. […]
A Very Important Vaccination By Michael McLendon, Pharmacist, Meridian Pharmacy, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine If you are over 50, here’s something to add to your bucket list. Move this one to the top of your […]
Diabetes mellitus is a serious, chronic condition of high blood sugar. There are different types of diabetes. Type 1, previously known as juvenile diabetes, is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin; however, adults may be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. […]
There are so many new findings on how important our nutritional foundation is in relation to our longevity and quality of life that it is very difficult to keep up with the current trends. […]
Natural Substances for Sleep By Christina Reiter, C.C.N. , Texas Star Pharmacy, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine Many in this country have difficulty sleeping at night for various reasons and answers are hard to find. […]
In a study released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, it was found that one in 10 adults in the U.S. receive treatment for arthritis pain (over 20 million people!). Osteoarthritis, the most common form of joint disease, is often caused by the degeneration of a joint due to aging, acute or chronic trauma, or certain metabolic conditions. […]
If you are like many American adults, you probably have several prescriptions that you take regularly for a variety of medical conditions. However, your medications will be most effective if you take them as prescribed. It’s important to understand the directions your physician and pharmacist give you about when and how to take your medications and to ask questions if you have concerns.
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It seems that you cannot open a newspaper or watch the local news without hearing of some type of scam or fraud.
Medicare fraud, sadly, is becoming more and more prevalent. Medicare fraud happens when Medicare is billed for services or supplies you never got. Medicare fraud costs Medicare a lot of money each year. In 2011, the government recovered an historic $4.1 billion and has recovered a record-breaking $10.7 billion of healthcare fraud over the last three years. In October 2012, Medicare Fraud Strike Force operations in seven cities led to charges against 91 individuals––including doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals––for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes involving approximately $432 million in false billing. […]
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