March 25th, 2011 — Featured, Vaccination
Good news!
The FDA has expanded the eligibility range for Zostavax, the shingles vaccine.
Patients 50 and up can now receive the Shingles vaccine. Previously it was only 60+.
Our next shingles clinic is Sunday, May 1st from 10-2pm in Saugerties....
March 25th, 2011 — Nutrition
About a dozen or more reports have linked long-term use of proton pump inhibitors to a low level of magnesium in the blood. Examples of proton pump inhibitors are Nexium, Prilosec, Aciphex, Prevacid, and Dexilant. The effect is considered a “class effect,”...
March 20th, 2011 — Current Events
With the current fear mongering going on in the media these days, we’d like to offer a great graphic to help put this radiation scare into perspective.
March 17th, 2011 — Nutrition
Potassium iodide is a salt form of iodine and can be used for many reasons:
* supplementation (at low doses)
* as an expectorant (loosens chest congestion)
* before a thyroid procedure
* and to protect against thyroid cancer if...
March 17th, 2011 — Uncategorized
Yes we have Potassium Iodide. And once we run out, we can compound it in our Saugerties store. More info to come!
March 3rd, 2011 — Pharmacy Practice
We just wanted to reinforce some information on the new blood thinner Pradaxa. Pradaxa is an expensive alternative to warfarin (Coumadin). There are some advantages and disadvantages. The big issue is cost. Pradaxa must be kept in its original container and discarded...