Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Acting Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Ned Sharpless today laid out a plan for the importation of prescription drugs intended for sale in other countries. Other countries pay lower prices for the same drugs, Azar said. Two pathways under the Safe importation Action Plan would get the… Read More »
I have founded, invested in, and exited several healthcare ventures. Along the way I’ve raised outside capital, I’ve failed, I’ve tried again, and I’ve reached profitability. Below are a few lessons I took away from my experiences so far. 1. Don’t scratch your own itch Startup experts generally advise us founders to “scratch our own… Read More »
We are all familiar with what our urine smells like. But what when your pee smells a little off? Nobody likes a bathroom surprise, especially the out-of-the-norm smell. But before you get anxious and rush to your doctor, take a deep breath. While there are chances that you may suffer from a serious health problem,… Read More »
A Washington state man who received a heart transplant last year said surveillance cameras captured the moment a stranger stole life-saving medication from his doorstep last week. ‘PORCH PIRATES’ RETURN STOLEN WRESTLING BELTS TO BOY WITH AUTISM AHEAD OF BRAIN SURGERY Ron Kraft, of Pierce County, said he needs to take medication every 12 hours… Read More »
In our clinic, we see many women with postpartum depression. Some women know that something is wrong fairly soon after the depression sets in, and they seek help; however, far too many women present long after the onset of the depression, convinced that they are just suffering from the blues. In this interview, Dr. Elizabeth… Read More »
Q: I get frequent migraines. Is there anything I can do, besides taking medicine, to try to prevent them? A: We know there are certain lifestyle changes patients can make to reduce headache frequency. They include: Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We… Read More »