A Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Graduate
Background Diabetes is a complicated but common endocrine disorder with high global prevalence. 415 million individuals worldwide were estimated to have diabetes in 2015. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) accounts for most of the cases.1 Patients may seek to manage their diabetes with both prescribed medications as well as alternative therapies. There are several over the counter (OTC) products that are […]
BACKGROUND Patients who suffer from gout may wish to try supplements in hopes of preventing flare ups. In the acute phase of gout, deposition of uric acid crystals in joints and articular tissues leads to inflammation and extreme pain. After many years of gout attacks, nodules called tophi can form over joints leading to limited activity and gouty arthritis.1 The […]
Background As of 2020, ubiquinone, or coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), was the 3rd most common nutritional supplement used behind fish oil and multivitamins. CoQ10 is a benzoquinone compound that is fat-soluble and is synthesized in the body from tyrosine. In its reduced form, called ubiquinol, this compound is the only lipophilic antioxidant that can be generated by cells. CoQ10 is mostly […]
Introduction Raising a young daughter was more difficult for the Rodriguez family than for most. Instead of arranging playdates and dance lessons, Grace’s parents had to count how many seizures their daughter had in a single day. Nearly 2 years of hospital stays, doctor appointments, and failed medications were taking their toll on the family [1]. Tired of not getting […]