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Nonprofit Resources for Affording Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Nonprofit Resources for Affording Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Are you concerned about being able to afford your medications? Although this post focuses on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the tips and resources may apply to other medical conditions. Read on to learn about nonprofit resources that may help you afford treatment for your medical condition.

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Medications, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Treatment, Drug Costs, Drug Savings, Nonprofit Resources, Health, Financial Assistance, Autoimmune Disease, Chronic Medical Condition, Medical Care, Healthcare ResourcesRoss Phanexpensive medications, financial burden, copay assistance, copay, coinsurance, premiums, deductibles, travel costs, expenses, local county health organizations, state health organizations, nonprofits, assistance programs, NeedyMeds, National Council on Aging, BenefitsCheckUp, The Assistance Fund, Patient Advocate Foundation, Patient Access Network Foundation, PAN, FundFinder, RxOutreach, nonprofit mail-order pharmacy, Operation Walk USA, knee replacement, hip replacement, operation, eligibility criteria, no cost, surgery, Medicare, Medicaid, Extra Help, Medicare Rights Center, State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, PACE, Simplefill, prescription, advocate, prescription advocacy program, costly medications, medication costs, funds, grants, chronic diseases, foundations, manufacturers, payment plans, low interest, interest free, social network, community, religious organization, support, income assistance, food assistance, housing programs, medication access, office visits, copay relief funds, copay relief programs, low income, uninsured, underinsured, charityComment
What's New in Stroke?
What's New in Stroke?

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. Read on to learn more about some phase 3 trials that are studying potential stroke treatment drug breakthroughs in 2022.

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Blood clots, Blood thinners, Clinical Trials, Coronary Artery Disease, Drug Manufacturers, Health, Heart Disease, Medications, Prevention, Research Studies, Treatment, StrokeRoss PhanARCADIA, stroke, aspirin, heart, heart disease, Eliquis, apixaban, experimental, CAPTIVA, Plavix, clopidogrel, vascular death, blood clots, prevent blood clots, Xarelto, rivaroxaban, Brilinta, ticagrelor, FASTEST, NovoSeven, recombinant activated factor VII, rFVIIa, intracerebral hemorrhage, ICH, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Pfizer, Roche, Novo Nordisk, Columbia University, Dr. Joseph Broderick, National Institute of Health, NIH, University of Florida, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Ross Phan, abnormal heart rhythm, stent, heart attacks, bleeding conditions, bleeding problemsComment
Risk of Infection in People Using Humira for Inflammatory Bowel Disorder
Risk of Infection in People Using Humira for Inflammatory Bowel Disorder

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) — is linked to a higher risk of infections. Certain medications — like adalimumab (Humira) — may also increase your risk of infections. But if you suspect that you have an infection, what should you do? Read on to learn more.

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Biologics, Health, IBD, Medications, Prevention, Risk factors, Side Effects, Treatment, Infections, Infectious DiseasesRoss Phaninfection, ID, infectious diseases, fever, cold, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, inflammation, chronic inflammation, Crohn's diseasae, Ulcerative colitis, Humira, adalimumab, IBD comorbidities, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, TNF-alpha, TNF-alpha inhibitorComment
Blood Thinners to Prevent Blood Clots in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Blood Thinners to Prevent Blood Clots in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) — is linked to a higher risk of blood clots. Flare-ups may further increase this risk. But are blood thinners okay in people with IBD, who may have symptoms of bloody diarrhea or rectal bleeding during flare-ups? Read on to learn more.

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Health, Medications, Risk factors, Side Effects, Treatment, IBD, Blood thinners, Blood clots, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, PreventionRoss PhanInflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD, Crohn's diseasae, CD, UC, Ulcerative colitis, inflammation, chronic inflammation, blood clots, blood thinners, VTE, DVT, PE, venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, heart attacks, stroke, anticoagulants, platelets, antiplatelets, bleeding problems, aspirin, prevent blood clots, risk factors, easy bruising, easy bleeding, serious side effects, severe side effects, side effects, Ross PhanComment
Bone Density and Epilepsy: Are Antiepileptic Drugs a Risk for Osteoporosis?
Bone Density and Epilepsy: Are Antiepileptic Drugs a Risk for Osteoporosis?

Epilepsy is linked to a higher risk for osteoporosis and an increased risk of fractures (broken bones). Long-term use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can also put you at a higher risk for fractures. Read on to learn more.

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Health, Medications, Epilepsy, Seizures, Osteoporosis, Falls, Side Effects, Mental Health, AED, Risk factors, Osteopenia, Women's Health, Prevention, Treatment, Lifestyle ChangesRoss Phanside effects, fractures, bones, BMD, bone mineral density, bone loss, bone density, bone mass, broken bones, depression, weight-bearing exercises, weight training, jogging, vitamin D deficiency, anticonvulsants, long-term use, long-term side effects, phenytoin, Dilantin, Divalproex sodium, valproic acid, Depakote, osteoclasts, low vitamin D, carbamazepine, Carbatrol, Tegretol, bone turnover, neurology, supplements, alcohol, steroids, exercise, low body weight, bone density scan, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan, DEXA scan, healthy diet, calcium, vitamin D, smoking, physically active, mucles, balance, independence, strength, tai chi, yoga, swimming, walking, dancing, tennis, bisphosphonates, bone breakdown, Alendronate, RANKL inhibitors, RANKL, enosumab, parathyroid hormone, PTH, teriparatide, Forteo, osteoblasts, building bone, balancing exericises, non-slip shoes, well-lit home, grab-bars, skid-proof carpets, skid-proof rugs, handrails, clutter, sleeping pills, Ross PhanComment