GeriPal

MARCH 2, 2023

The FDA-approved indications for gabapentin are only for treating patients with partial seizures or postherpetic neuralgia. valproic acid and gabapentin), in nursing homes, particularly patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. There are a lot of reasons that may explain the massive increase in use of these drugs.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As the 2025 legislative session swings into full gear, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has set its sights on a cadre of pivotal bills set to shape the healthcare landscape for years to come. Senate SB 43 – Patient Price Transparency Bill What’s in the Bill: Sponsored by Sen.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

In 1998, a Letter to the Editor in American Family Physician expressed concerns about the relatively new practice of pharmaceutical advertising directly to patients. The ad states that patients may pay as little as $5 per dose, 4 times per year.… Who could blame a patient for believing the drug doesn’t cost much.

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GeriPal

MARCH 24, 2022

And especially for those who may have nontraditional families. I think if you’re from a nontraditional family, it’s very important to make sure that people understand who you would want to talk to. We also saw a lot of conflict in families because of that. Bob: So I think it’s important. Rebecca: Agreed.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Leslie Wharton is a leader in the 26,000 member grassroots organization Elders Climate Action , which organizes older adults to create communities engaged in making a difference at local, state, and national levels. And that’s a good thing to share with an older patient or client that making decisions about your activity.

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Adventures of a Sick Doctor

JUNE 14, 2025

It has been dawning on me over the past 11 years (slow learner) that I may be approaching the cancer patient lark the wrong way. I didn’t complain much (I can hear my family guffawing in disagreement, but bear with me). Hot dog manufacturers. Let me try to elaborate: I never wore the wig/turban/headscarf. Sir Henrys.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 31, 2024

And the reason why I’m choosing is because it’s respiratory virus season and we don’t want our patients to catch their breath. The impact on families. That trauma may have been caring for patients who were sicker from respiratory virus than I often have ever seen. All good ones. I was voting for C ough S yrup.

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