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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…

One of the most valuable diagnostic tools for physicians, an echocardiogram (also called an echo test or ECG), is an ultrasound of the heart. Sound waves bounce off the heart to produce real-time images of the organ as it beats and pumps blood through its chambers and into the body….

Cholesterol is a normal and healthy substance produced by the body, and lubricates the cardiovascular system to allow for blood flow and nutrient transference. There is a delicate balancing act involved in regulating cholesterol, and too much of one type and too little of the other can lead to problems….

Minor aches and pains in joints are common as people age. Normal wear and tear, as well as an increased likelihood of joint trauma over the course of one’s lifetime, add up over the years. While most people can simply take over-the-counter pain relievers to deal with these issues, some…