Phenylketonuria, also known as PKU, is a rare inherited disorder that causes a buildup of phenylalanine, an amino acid that is found in most protein-containing foods. Too much phenylalanine in the body can cause brain damage, seizures, tremors, and behavioral or emotional problems, so those with PKU must eliminate phenylalanine from their diet. Unfortunately, this…

David and Linda, both in their early seventies and retired, have had their fair share of health problems—and good medical care doesn’t come cheap. They are enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, so their hospital expenses and what are known as medically necessary expenses (think doctor’s visits, lab work, and certain medical equipment) are…

Despite outrage over the high cost of insulin, prices for popular insulin treatments have continued to climb in 2018, according to a GoodRx analysis of drug prices. Though prices are not climbing as quickly as they did between 2002 and 2013—when the average cost of insulin therapy tripled—the average price of insulin has increased by…

If you think you have gout, you’re not alone—joint pain is common and the prevalence of gout has increased over the past 30 years. Gout typically shows up as painful, red, hot, and swollen joint, usually in the lower extremities. 80% of gout involves a single joint (most often the big toe or knee), and…

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Back to school season typically means new pictures, school supplies and EpiPens—but not for some families. Back in May, the FDA announced that Epipen was experiencing a shortage due to supply constraints, and this shortage has only worsened with the start of the school year. Lucky, the FDA recently made two announcements that should help…

Indigestion, or dyspepsia, is pain around your upper stomach area that often comes after eating. It’s different from heartburn and is a problem primary care doctors hear about daily. So, what causes indigestion and what can you do about it? In 2017, the American College of Gastroenterology published guidelines for dealing with dyspepsia. Here’s the…

After its approval in 2012, Truvada quickly became a revolutionary drug to help prevent HIV transmission in high-risk populations. As you may have guessed though, this groundbreaking drug doesn’t come cheap—the cash price for a 30-day supply costs around $2,000. Luckily, there are ways to save. Here’s what you need to know. What is Truvada?…

Before antibiotics were discovered, infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis were the leading causes of death in the US. Fortunately, we now have antibiotics to treat these diseases—we just have to remember to use them safely. After all, these infection-fighting medications can pose serious risks to you and thousands of other people who rely on antibiotics…

With drug prices on the rise, you may have noticed that more of your patients are struggling to afford the medications you prescribe to them. In fact, about 28% of prescriptions are abandoned at the pharmacy and never filled, and studies have shown that cost is the biggest reason for this. As a healthcare provider,…