Publications by authors named "Shasta Tall Bull"

In the context of diabetes, the use of cinnamon continues to be among the most popular supplements taken by patients for glucose control. To strategically evaluate the available literature comparing various cinnamon species and statistically significant glucose effects after ranking studies based on two tools to assess bias and overall study quality, to clarify cinnamon's role in glucose control. The authors performed a systematic search based upon PRISMA guidelines.

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The objective of this article is to review the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide and discuss its potential role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Tirzepatide is a novel once-weekly dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist which has been studied in the SURPASS clinical trials in doses of 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg. Tirzepatide phase III clinical trials, SURPASS-1 through SURPASS-5, demonstrate that this medication is safe and effective in treating type 2 diabetes both with and without a variety of background medications versus placebo, semaglutide, insulin degludec, and insulin glargine in different patient populations.

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Cinnamon is a spice that has been used in various cultures for centuries for its potential health benefits. While there are health claims for a variety of health conditions, it has continuously been explored for its ability to improve glucose handling in diabetes. Cinnamon is a very popular supplement used by patients with diabetes to help normalize blood glucose levels.

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic forced changes in how people accessed contraception, leading many to rely on pharmacies for their needs, with pharmacists in some states allowed to prescribe hormonal contraception.
  • A survey of pharmacists in California and Colorado revealed that a significant number continued to prescribe contraception during the pandemic, with many also perceiving an increased community need for contraceptive services.
  • Pharmacies adapted by enhancing their service delivery methods, with notable increases in curbside, home delivery, and mailing options for contraception prescriptions.
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