15 years of Operation Pangea: over 25 million illegally traded medicines and devices seized in the UK
(2023) observed elevated Ruminococcaceae and Lachnospiraceae familiestaxa known to influence dopaminergic signaling and myelination via production of the neurotoxic metabolite p -cresol, a compound implicated in PTSD related neuropathology (Torrisi et al., 2019
We shouldnt wait for more adverse events, more contaminated batches or more misled patients before we act
Common Prior Authorization Criteria BMI documentation: Most states require a documented BMI of 30 or greater, or 27 or greater with at least one weight-related comorbidity (hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea) Failed lifestyle modification: Typically 3 to 6 months of documented dietary counseling and physical activity recommendations that did not produce adequate weight loss Step therapy: Some states require patients to try and fail less expensive medications (phentermine, orlistat) before approving GLP-1 coverage Provider qualification: Some Medicaid plans require the prescriber to have completed training in obesity medicine
We already know that diet plays an important role in keeping depression at bay, and a study published in the journal The study found that people who eat an orange every day may lower their depression risk by as much as 20%