(Carrick Pharmacy News) Getting ready to leave town for the holidays? Don’t forget to consider your health when planning your trip. The holidays are a busy time of year for most families. But accidents and illnesses don’t take a day off. That’s why it’s important to stay prepared for the unexpected, especially when it comes …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) With the holiday season in full swing, focusing on staying calm during the holidays can benefit you in many ways. Doing so can benefit your health and help you have a more enjoyable holiday. Here are some tips for finding calm during the chaos of the holidays. Set Realistic Goals Everyone wants …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) If you have been following the news during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might have noticed that the FDA has been granting “emergency use authorizations” (EUAs) to vaccines and drugs. But what is an EUA? Read on to learn more about EUAs and how the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses them. …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) The season is changing, and COVID-19 is still here. And with colder weather comes the threat of colds and the flu. But how can you tell the difference between the three? While COVID-19 took the world by surprise and has since taken the lives of millions of people around the world, the …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) There’s a new treatment for a serious bleeding disorder. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec) to treat hemophilia B. This treatment is a gene therapy meant for “adults with Hemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency) who currently use Factor IX prophylaxis therapy, or have current or historical …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to a first-in-class diabetes injection. This new approval is found under the name Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv). It’s an injection given once daily for 14 consecutive days. The FDA approved it to delay the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes in both adults …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to seven companies for selling supplements claiming to treat serious heart conditions. These companies were selling their products illegally because they were in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). These products claimed to cure, treat, mitigate, or prevent heart disease or related conditions, such …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) ‘Tis the season of heaping plates, sweet treats, endless holiday parties, lazy days off work and all-too-often, expanding waistlines. But all fitness and health does not have to be lost during the holiday season. There are plenty of ways to stay fit through this season of indulgences while still enjoying the celebrations. …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for a new drug to treat COVID-19. This medication is found under the brand name Kineret and active ingredient anakinra. Anakinra is currently on the market to treat several conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. This EUA is only for those: …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) As the holidays approach, our diets start to get a lot less healthy. But with a few simple food swaps, you can add a little nutrition back into your holiday meals. Consider the following healthy food swaps as you plan your holiday meals. Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Not Sweet Potato Casserole Whether you …
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