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The 5 Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs in America

Five of the most prescribed drugs in America all treat different medical conditions but they have one thing in common – they are used by millions of Americans every day.
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Medicare: By the Numbers

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Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older as well as certain younger people with disabilities, was the s...
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Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Testing and Cancer Care

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Pharmacogenomics testing (PGx) promises to open a new chapter in medicine by matching drugs to DNA with the stakes especially high when it c...
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The Rise of Concierge Medicine in America

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Concierge medicine is on the rise in the United States with more Americans, especially those with deep pockets, willing to pay extra for dir...
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Benefits of PCR Molecular Testing for Infectious Diseases

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The COVID-19 pandemic has shone the light across a wide spectrum of medical advances such as the benefits of PCR molecular testing for infec...
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Wise Diagnostic Systems Recognized For Perfect COLA Score

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Wise Diagnostic Systems has met all the criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA Inc., a leading national laboratory accreditor, whose ...
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What is Polypharmacy?

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With an estimated 6 in 10 Americans living with a chronic disease the risks of polypharmacy are an increasing threat, especially in older pa...
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6 in 10 American Adults Live With a Chronic Disease

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The growing number of Americans living with a chronic disease is putting a significant physical and financial strain on the U.S. healthcare ...
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The Importance of Infection Prevention for Long-Term Care Residents

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 to 3 million serious infections occur every year in nursing homes, ski...
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Identification, Treatment of UTIs Can Have Life-and-Death Consequences

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The identification and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially those caused by the ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae family...
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