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Archive for April 2012
An Interferon-Free Future
Interferon has been a blessing to those with hepatitis C – since it is part of the current gold standard triple therapy that results in successful treatment of this disease in 70 percent of cases. But it certainly comes with a dark side. Side effects from interferon can feel like having a bad case of … Continue reading
“Think Zebra” for World Primary Immunodeficiency Week
Guest Blogger: Meredith Ruppert, R.N. In partnership with World Primary Immunodeficiency Week celebrated this week (April 22-29th), The Immune Deficiency Foundation is asking everyone to join in to make April Primary Immunodeficiency Awareness Month. People with conditions called primary immunodeficiencies require a regular infusion of IVIG to replace antibodies that their bodies do not produce. … Continue reading
Comorbidity of the Wallet
In just a few weeks, my son Josh will graduate from medical school and head off to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to spend three years training in internal medicine. His final clinical rotation in medical school will be hepatology. I may be biased, but I believe he saved the best for last. Last night, … Continue reading
Patient Education Key to Adherence
Patient education is one of the keys to optimizing patient adherence. In short: the more patients know about their disease and medication treatment plan, they more likely they are to adhere to their treatment. Patient concerns about side effects are a significant barrier in patient adherence. Here at BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy, we know that the … Continue reading
Delicious + Nutritious = Healthy Comfort Foods
Guest Blogger: Victoria Dolby Toews, MPH Food and comfort go hand-in-hand. When a loved one is gravely sick or recovering from an illness or injury, our first inclination is to bring over some comfort foods. Before you head to the kitchen, you may want to consider – especially if the person is ailing – whether … Continue reading
