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Can Herbal Alternatives Ease the Economic Burden of Weight Loss Drugs?

MedCity News

For patients who may be unable to afford the high cost of GLP-1 obesity drugs or are worried about the side effects, it’s important for healthcare providers to offer education on herbal alternatives and consider these as part of the broader treatment conversation. appeared first on MedCity News.

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What We’re Still Getting Wrong in Cancer Care — Glaring Gaps in the Face of Astonishing Advancements

MedCity News

Amidst the distress caused by a cancer diagnosis, patients are left to sort through vast amounts of information, treatment options, and concerns around efficacy and side effects, while juggling other life activities.

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How Artificial Intelligence Could Be the Ultimate Weapon Against Cancer

MedCity News

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the healthcare industry, with its ability to process and analyze vast amounts of data. However, not all patients respond well to immunotherapy and it can have significant side effects. Even just a year ago, we couldn’t fathom a cure for cancer. Now, we can.

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As the GLP-1 market booms, other healthcare companies are cashing in

PharmaVoice

As more Americans take obesity medications, adjacent businesses are offering supportive services to offset side effects, collect data and foster new health benefits.

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Lilly has a new blockbuster

World of DTC Marketing

Mounjaro, Lilly’s new diabetes drug, is sure to be in high demand initially after launch, but patients should be aware of its side effects. According to Lilly side, the effects include “Mounjaro may cause tumors in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer and Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).”

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How Digital Patient Intake is Revolutionizing Healthcare

Referral MD

Yet, the healthcare experience often begins with a decidedly analog ritual: The dreaded patient intake form. For too long, the administrative side of healthcare has lagged behind its clinical advancements. In this blog, well explore how digital patient intake can revolutionize healthcare efficiency, one click (or tap) at a time.

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Health literacy is a huge problem

World of DTC Marketing

Oncologists have told us, in research, that they would like more resources to give to patients to start chemo so they better understand exactly what’s happening and what they can do to minimize side effects.