FDA approves drug for preventing HIV, but not in women
Early in the 1980s, the epidemic of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) started with reports of young, previously healthy U.S. adults having severe illnesses and death from AIDS. The cause of AIDS had yet to be discovered....
How to Get Rid of Hiccups
By Peter J. Rice, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, FAPhA I had the occasion to read up on hiccups today, and found them just too interesting not to pass along some information. We’ve all had hiccups at one time of another, and wonder where they come from, what they do, and often...
Why do doctors recommend taking CoQ10 with your statin medication?
What is CoQ10? CoQ10, also called coenzyme q-10 or Ubiquinone, is a substance produced by your body. It is found in most organisms, including humans. CoQ10 also can be found in some foods like oily fish and animal organs (ex. Beef liver). Additionally, CoQ10 is...
Depression & Anxiety Treatments
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Introduction: The class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a gold standard for managing certain mental health conditions. Widely prescribed and extensively studied, SSRIs can play a...
