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MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Med Costs Keep Rising

A person battling multiple sclerosis spent an average of $750 in out-of-pocket fees on medicines in 2012, but by 2021 that same patient spent $2,378 annually, a new report finds. Out-of-pocket costs for drugs for neurologic diseases such as MS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on October 31, 2024

Survey Finds Election Anxiety Causing Sleep Problems

If anxiety over this year’s presidential election is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. About 17% of all U.S. adults – a striking 45 million Americans – say the election has negatively impacted their sleep, according to a survey by the National Sleep Foundation.These… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 31, 2024

Nanoplastics can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics

An international research team has investigated how nanoplastic particles deposited in the body affect the effectiveness of antibiotics. The study showed that the plastic particles not only impair the effect of the drugs, but could also promote the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 30, 2024