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Linzess is a medication prescribed to patients suffering from specific types of bowel disorders. One such malady is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation, and another is perpetual constipation from an unknown cause, referred to as chronic idiopathic constipation. Linaclotide is the generic name for the drug. Using Linzess The…

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that doctors use for diagnostic screening for colorectal cancer, the third most common form of cancer in the United States. Its purpose is to find pre-cancerous polyps in the colon so they can be removed at an early stage, when treatment is the most…

For many patients suffering from eosinophilic asthma, Fasenra is added to their medical regimen when other medications have failed to bring the disease under control. Asthma patients age 12 years and older who are diagnosed with severe eosinophilic asthma experience fewer severe attacks of asthma and report significant improvement in…

Recovering from substance abuse can present a variety of challenges, but some medications may be able to help people maintain their sobriety. Medicare benefits may help pay for the cost of these medications under certain circumstances. Understanding How Vivitrol Works Vivitrol is an injectable form of naltrexone, a medication most commonly…

With the excitement generated since Rhopressa was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, many Medicare recipients are interested to know if this medication is covered by Medicare benefits. Understanding Glaucoma As defined by the Glaucoma Research Foundation, “glaucoma is a complex disease in which damage to the optic…

Obesity in the senior population is a significant health problem in the United States. In this country, over 28 percent of people over the age of 65 have a body mass index (BMI) that is 30 or more. According to medical professionals, a BMI of 30 and above indicates obesity….

The month of September has been designated as National Prostate Awareness month to shine a spotlight on prostate disease. The prostate is a gland found in men, and its main function is to secrete fluid. It is partially muscular and encircles the urethra at the lowest part of the bladder….

When you have arthritis in the knee, it can cause mobility issues that prevent you from enjoying life to the fullest. Treating this inflammation with an injected lubricant like Orthovisc can help restore your mobility and relieve pain. How Orthovisc Injections Work         When the cartilage between the bones of the…

Spravato is a prescription medication for the treatment of depression. The medicine, which is used in conjunction with an antidepressant administered orally, is designed for adults who suffer from treatment-resistant depression (TRD). For most people, antidepressant drugs or psychotherapy sessions may help lessen the symptoms, but standard treatments are not…