GI Tract: Dr. Peter Rice
GI Tract and Burping Eructation, the medical term for burping, sounds serious. Eructation is the intentional or unintentional, silent or vocal release of air from the stomach through the esophagus and mouth. Some individuals have the talent – if it be called...
Ways to Pay the Lowest Prices on Your Prescriptions!
WARNING – You may be paying more for your prescriptions when using insurance at the pharmacy Kudos to Anne Thompson of NBC News for pointing out a secret practice in the pharmacy industry that is costing insured consumers more money at the pharmacy when using...
Your Heart and Heart Failure: Dr. Peter Rice
Heart Failure and The Cries of the Suffering Organs We often struggle to understand disease symptoms. Something goes awry in the body and patients find themselves suffering. I teach History of Pharmacy in our PharmD program, and often include historical figures who...
Metformin: What Is It Used For?
Metformin Hydrochloride Metformin is a popular oral diabetes medicine marketed as a generic or under the brand names of Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza, Riomet and D-Care DM2. Metformin is also combined with other oral diabetes medicines. Metformin originates from the...
