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Guest Blog: Understanding Myasthenia Gravis, a Rare Neuromuscular Disease

Putting Patients First Blog

Guest Blog: Understanding Myasthenia Gravis, a Rare Neuromuscular Disease June 15, 2023 By Samantha Masterson, President and CEO, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America When graduate student Audrey Getman first experienced myasthenia gravis symptoms, she thought she was having a stroke. “It

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Advancing research on human immune systems in India to develop better vaccines

Express Pharma

The vaccine efforts of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted our knowledge about gaps in the immune system. Reductionist systems, such as genetically identical inbred mice, have long been the choice for immunology research, which focuses on studying the cells, tissues, and organs that make up the immune system.

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Guest Blog: Climate Change and its Impact on Autoimmune Disease

Putting Patients First Blog

Guest Blog: Climate change and its impact on Autoimmune Disease October 24, 2024 By: Olivia Casey, Sr. Autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases occur when the body’s immune system works abnormally or attacks itself. Chronic exposure to unsafe levels is tied to a 10% increase in developing a variety of immune-mediated diseases.

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Episode 927: Tetanus immune globulin

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of tetanus immune globulin. Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Tetanus Immune Globulin can be part of successful tetanus post-exposure prophylaxis for certain patients as well as tetanus treatment. Peak concentrations are reached in 2 days and the half-life is 23 days.

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Mastering Immune Health: Insights on Immune-Boosting Supplements

Welltopia Pharmacy

In this interview, Omar unveils a treasure of knowledge about immune-boosting supplements, their incredible benefits, and their role in warding off colds,

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Vitamin D and immunity with the power of sunlight

Welltopia Pharmacy

Vitamin D and Immunity: Strengthening Your Body’s Defenses – Discover the Power of the Sunshine Vitamin Introduction: In the quest

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Pharmacogenomics: The Up-and-Coming Field of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Pharmacogenomic researchers discovered a genetic variant in the immune system that causes this life-threatening allergic reaction to Abacavir. However, approximately 5% of people who take Abacavir have a life-threatening allergic reaction known as Abacavir Hypersensitivity.