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THE ROLE OF PREVENTION IN ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMIC FOR ALL

Austin Tang — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:29:16 +0000

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Despite many people believing the HIV crisis is “solved,” HIV remains a critical public health issue with more than 31,000[1] new diagnoses in the US each year.
Thankfully, as science and research have advanced, there are many tools available to help prevent HIV, including PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) which is medicine that prevents people from getting HIV. PrEP, when taken as indicated, is highly effective, and yet many who might benefit do not receive a prescription.

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According to preliminary data released by the CDC[2], in 2022, only about 36% of the 1.2 million people who could benefit from PrEP were prescribed it.

The CDC[3] also estimates that only 10% for women who could benefit from PrEP receive a prescription for it.

October 21 marks the start of PrEP Aware Week which shines a light on the importance of HIV prevention and the communities that are disproportionately impacted by HIV. The dedicated week is a time to educate everyone on the incidence rates of HIV, who could benefit from PrEP, and where to learn more about the different options available, including a daily pill or a long-acting injectable.
On Wednesday, October 23, Dr. Kimberly Smith, Head of Research and Development at ViiV Healthcare, will discuss ViiV’s comprehensive and innovative approach to HIV prevention and treatment and the role of prevention in ending the HIV epidemic once and for all.

Interview courtesy: ViiV Healthcare

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AT A TIME WHEN DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS ARE CLIMBING A NEW TREATMENT FOR POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MAY HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR OPIOIDS AFTER SURGERY

Austin Tang — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:50:38 +0000

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At a time when deaths from drug overdoses are on the rise, there’s a new effort to help keep people from getting hooked on prescription opioids in the first place.
The CDC released data reporting that more than 93,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020, which is an almost 30 percent increase from 2019.
[In advance of Pain Awareness Month in September] Here now to talk about the role non-opioid options can play in the surgical setting to help prevent opioid addiction before it starts, is orthopedic surgeon from Orthopaedic Associates in Houston, Texas Dr. Alan Rechter (“Rek-ter”).

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As we are approaching Pain Awareness Month in September, it is a time to highlight the issues of postoperative pain and postoperative pain management in the United States. Recent data shows that 67% of patients filled an opioid prescription between 30 days before through 14 days after surgery. In the past, postoperative pain management has been a one-size-fits all approach and there is an urgent need for it to be more individualized.
While patients routinely are searching for a safe and effective way to manage the pain they experience following surgery, many tell doctors they want to avoid the adverse effects that are commonly experienced by those receiving opioids to reduce their pain. The most common adverse effects are dizziness, nausea and constipation. But even more than that, patients want to avoid any risk of misuse and addiction.
Now there’s been a new development; what some surgeons are calling a “game-changer” for postoperative pain. The FDA recently approved a treatment that works on both inflammation and pain at the surgical site for up to 3 days for those who undergo bunion surgery, hernia repair and total knee replacement surgeries. Clinical trials have shown that this new treatment reduces the need for and can eliminate in many patients, potentially addictive opioids. The safety and efficacy of this new treatment has not been established in highly vascular surgeries, such as intrathoracic, large multilevel spinal, and head and neck procedures. The new treatment also contains an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), a type of medicine which:

can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This risk increases with higher doses and longer use of an NSAID.

cannot be used during heart bypass surgery.

can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and tears.

Dr. Alan Rechter, an orthopedic surgeon, will be available to discuss the newest method of effectively managing postoperative pain. He will explain why this latest development is such an important step in helping patients who are undergoing a variety of procedures.
Interview Courtesy: Heron Therapeutics

References:

NCHS, National Vital Statistics System. Estimates for 2020 are based on provisional data. Estimates for 2015-2019 are based on final data (available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/mortality_public_use_data.htm (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/mortality_public_use_data.htm)).

Santosa KB, Hu HM, Brummett CM, et al. New Persistent Opioid Use Among Older Patients Following Surgery: A Medicare Claims Analysis. Surgery. 2020;167(4):732-742. doi:10.1016/j.surg.2019.04.016

U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Data presented at June 11-12, 2019 Joint Meeting of the Drug Safety and Risk Management (DSaRM) Advisory Committee and Meeting of the Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee (AADPAC).

ZYNRELEF [Package Insert]. San Diego, CA: Heron Therapeutics Inc.; 2021.

Viscusi E, Gimbel JS, Pollack RA, Hu J, Lee G-C. HTX-011 reduced pain intensity and opioid consumption versus bupivacaine HCl in bunionectomy: phase III results from the randomized EPOCH 1 study. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2019;44(7):700-706. doi:10.1136/rapm-2019-100531.

Viscusi E, Minkowitz H, Winkle P, Ramamoorthy S, Hu J, Singla N. HTX-011 reduced pain intensity and opioid consumption versus bupivacaine HCl in herniorrhaphy: results from the phase 3 EPOCH 2 study. Hernia. 2019;23(6):1071-1080. doi:10.1007/s10029-019-02023-6.

BIO-Alan Rechter, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon at Orthopaedic Associates
Dr. Alan Rechter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and has practiced medicine in Houston since 1995. He joined Orthopaedic Associates in 1999 and has staff privileges at Methodist West & Houston Orthopedic & Spine Hospital in Bellaire. He is a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Texas Medical School.
Throughout his career, he received numerous awards. He was recognized by Merck Pharmaceuticals as one of the top ranked medical school graduates during his graduating year. He received a prestigious AO International Fellowship in Germany, which affords focused training in the arts of trauma, hand and joint reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Rechter received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE. Dr. Rechter completed his training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas in Houston after being Chief Resident for the 1998-1999 academic year.

ZYNRELEF is approved for use in adults to reduce pain for up to 3 days after removal of bunions, groin hernia repair, and total knee replacement. ZYNRELEF is applied into the wound at the time of surgery.
Important Safety Information
ZYNRELEF contains an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), a type of medicine which:
• can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This risk increases with higher doses and longer use of an NSAID.
• cannot be used during heart bypass surgery.
• can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and tears.

ZYNRELEF should also not be used:
• if you are allergic to any components of ZYNRELEF, aspirin or other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen or naproxen), or have had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction after taking any of these medicines.
• as a paracervical block, during childbirth.

The most common side effects of ZYNRELEF are constipation, vomiting, and headache.

The medicines in ZYNRELEF (a local anesthetic and an NSAID) can affect the nervous and cardiovascular system; may cause liver or kidney problems; may reduce the effects of some blood pressure medicines; should be avoided if you have severe heart failure; may cause a rare blood disorder, or life-threatening skin or allergic reactions; may harm your unborn baby if received at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later; and may cause low red blood cells (anemia).
Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions and about all the medicines you take including prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements to discuss if ZYNRELEF is right for you

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WHEN GETTING YOUR PRESCRIPTON MEDICATION, DO YOU KNOW GENERICS OR AUTHORIZED GENERICS MAY BE AVAILABLE?

Austin Tang — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:24:50 +0000

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When it comes to prescriptions, it’s always important to understand how to access your medications to avoid running out of them, especially during these unprecedented times. Everyone should be communicating closely with their healthcare providers to ensure they are able to refill their medication in a timely manner.
It’s also important for people to know they may have some choices when it comes to the types of generic medications they take. When it comes to prescription medications, it’s important to make informed decisions – starting with knowing your options when filling or refilling prescriptions. Consumers should know about medication options such as brand name, generics, and Authorized Generics. A few key points on this topic are highlighted below.

To begin with, consumers should know the differences, between brand-name medications, generics and a category of medications called Authorized Generics.

• A generic medicine works in the same way as its brand name version and is required to meet the quality and manufacturing standards of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Generic medications can have multiple manufacturers and may vary in size, shape, and color compared to the brand name.1
• Authorized Generics are made by the manufacturer of the original brand-name drug but don’t use the brand name on the label. They may also have different markings or, in limited circumstances, a different color.
• Authorized Generics are available at generic pricing.
• A number of factors will determine how much patients will pay for their medicine, including insurance co-pays, pharmacy charges, and savings cards. Patients should contact their insurer or pharmacy for specific cost information.
• While not every medication with a generic option has an Authorized Generic version, many do. Authorized Generics are not new, but not all pharmacies stock them and many people may not know about them or how to access them.

Pharmacist Dr. Joel Zive, BS, PharmD will help consumers clear up any confusion regarding brand name medications, generics and Authorized Generics.

• 1 US Food and Drug Administration. Generic drugs: Questions and Answers. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/questions-answers/generic-drugs- questions-answers. Accessed February 18, 2020.

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Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom: A Complete Prescription to Optimize Your Health, Prevent Disease, and Live with Vitality and Joy

admin — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 07:21:37 +0000

By Acharya Shunya
Demystifying the Ancient Health Balancing System for All of the Rest of Us!
Most of us know of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian spiritual and healing wisdom, is that some people swear by its restorative impact, it has something to do with botanicals and there are a growing number of practitioners and products that adhere to it today. Otherwise, it’s pretty much a mystery.
But if you happen to pick up a copy of Acharya Shunya’s new book Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom: A Complete Prescription to Optimize Your Health, Prevent Disease, and Live with Vitality and Joy (Sounds True, Feb. 2017), the veil of mystery will be lifted and you will absolutely understand how this is something you can do for yourself to not only obtain optimal health, but to heal many of the illness and conditions that have plagued you.
Acharya Shunya (Acharya is a title bestowed on a master of this art and science, Shunya is her name), is a woman who stands between two worlds. Her lineage of Ayuveda sacred teachers and masters goes back centuries, and yet she feels it is her sacred duty and honor to put this knowledge into the hands of everyone today, especially people who have sought answers in modern medicine, but need to find another way.
Learning Ayuveda on the knee of her beloved grandfather, who was revered throughout India, Acharya Shunya has become one of the leading American practitioners and advocates. She is the founder of Vedika Global, a spiritual foundation dedicated to elevating consciousness, building community, and serving humanity by illuminating India’s Vedic spiritual traditions of Ayurveda, yoga, and Vedanta. She was named among the 100 Ayurveda and Yoga Trailblazers by Spirituality and Health magazine and is president of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine.
What Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom provides is a “do-able” approach to this time-tested methodology and an understanding of how the natural forces are constantly at play with the inner forces that impact our level of energy, digestive ease or dis-ease, mental alertness, weight gain and specific health conditions. She makes it simple to see how what you do and eat or drink at specific times each day will profoundly affect your level of wellness. And what you can do to transform your health and mental outlook by following her simple guidelines.
Furthermore, this narrative-based guidebook meticulously covers the how-to’s of morning and evening self-care, daily contemplations, self-massage and skin care, cooking (including recipes), beauty rituals, and more.
Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom combines beautiful and charming reminiscences of enlightened learning at the knees of a beloved master, client case histories, an easy-to grasp understand of Ayurveda’s basic teachings and practical advice.http://goodnewsplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/acharya_shunya_1.mp3

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