When deciding where to live there are many factors to consider. Proximity to family and friends, job location, cost of living, crime rates and strength of education systems are common driving factors for many Americans. According to one blog, picking a city that has quality healthcare facilities is a major determining factor, which could be easily overlooked or even forgotten ... Continue Reading
Recently Approved Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Brings Hope
Until 1993, when Interferon beta-1b was approved as the first therapy, there was no treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). In March of 2017, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Ocrevus (ocrelizumab), which brought a renewed hope to MS patients. Since being FDA approved, Ocrevus has been showing much promise. “We were able to show that with this very ... Continue Reading
Generic Drug Prices Continue to Rise
Prescription drug costs for Americans under 65 years old are projected to jump 11.6% this year, quicker than the 11.4% percent increase in 2016. More specifically speaking, a 2016 study found that from early 2010 to mid 2015, more than 20% of generic drugs had undergone price increases of over 100%. Patients all across the nation, such as in Minnesota, are experiencing this ... Continue Reading
FDA Approves Cheaper Alternative to EpiPen
The FDA recently approved a competitor for the EpiPen, a new epinephrine auto-injector called Symjepi. Adamis Pharmaceuticals created Symjepi as a “low-cost alternative” to Epipen and similar products. Symjepi is a syringe prefilled with hormone epinephrine, that can help stop life-threatening allergic reactions from insect stings, foods, or certain medications. Adamis says its ... Continue Reading
Have a Pre-Existing Condition? How the New GOP Healthcare Plan Might Affect You
An estimated 52 million adults under the age of 65 are currently living with pre-existing health conditions. And, as the American people await the fate of their new healthcare system, the possibility of not having these not covered by the new insurance plan is sending many into a frenzy. But what exactly is considered to be a pre-existing condition? And how will the plan ... Continue Reading