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Posts covering various scientific topics from psychology and physiology to exercise and nutrition.

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Receptor Highlight Series: G-protein Coupled Receptors

G-protein coupled receptors have an extensive history in drug discovery. Join me in learning more about the individual subtypes and their functions!

Clinical Pharmacy

Finding Nemolizumab in Prurigo Nodularis

Nemolizumab, when administered every 4 weeks, saw a statistically significant improvement in itch relief and IGA treatment success at Week 16, with results as early as 4 weeks, sustained/improvement through Week 24, and a relatively favorable safety profile.

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FDA and CDER: New Drug Therapy Approvals 2023

Today we dive in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) New Drug Therapy Reports from 2023 and the future implications of these new approvals!

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Cancer + Telomerase = Immortality?

Unlike cultures taken from other patients, the "HeLa" cells continued to divide and replicate indefinitely, thus becoming the first "immortal" cell line.

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Hydration Supplements for Optimal Performance

As we dive into the nuances of the use of hydration supplements for optimal performance, keep in mind that all patients require personalized attention and needs, as there is no one-size-fits all!

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Harnessing Neuroplasticity: The Super Power You Didn't Know You Had

Use your brain’s superpower to your advantage. It can do some pretty miraculous things, and so can you.

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Are Seed Oils Bad For You?

Seed oils have a bad reputation in the media and are thought to lead to inflammation and chronic disease. What does the data say about this? Are seed oils the enemy?

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Marijuana: Endocannabinoid System Explained

The ECS and their endocannabinoids act to modulate the release of neurotransmitters, regulate pain perception, interplay within the immune system, aid in the balance of metabolism and energy balance, and have a function in maintaining neuronal health and promotion of new neurons.

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Should Clinical Trial Results Expire? REDUCE-AMI Study

The findings of this study were rather damning. In essence, the study found NO BENEFIT from adding long-term beta-blocker treatment in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) who have a preserved ejection fraction.

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The BEST Predictor of Life-Span

If you're a seasoned subscriber to RxTeach, you'll no doubt know that we're huge fans of using exercise to extend life-span and health-span. Our obsession with this approach to health is data-driven. In a previous article covering a publication from 2018, we showed that

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Should You Start Fasting?

I was recently asked by a colleague about my thoughts on fasting and whether or not I thought it was beneficial. Like many of us, he had heard about the potential health benefits of fasting that have become popularized through social media. Though now used frequently as a longevity tool,

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The Warburg Effect: How a German Biochemist Changed Cancer Forever

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Caffeine & Diuresis

Like "breaking the seal" on a night out, an eventual trip to the bathroom after your morning coffee is nearly guaranteed. Why does this happen?

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Censoring in Clinical Trials: Survival Analysis

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Cancer Basics

Here are some general principles (which have many exceptions) that can be used to describe "cancer" as a whole. Let's talk about some cancer basics.

Health and Wellness

How to "Prescribe" Exercise (Part 3): Strength

Part 3 of the series will explain how to prescribe strength exercises to your patients.

Health and Wellness

How to "Prescribe" Exercise (Part 2): Aerobic Capacity

Part 2 of the series will kick off how to prescribe exercise to your patients, and we're starting with potentially the most important pillar of longevity: aerobic capacity.

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Series Introduction: How to "Prescribe" Exercise

These posts will be very detailed with a variety of linked articles and you should treat them like a therapeutics lecture. To kick us off, we're going to focus on why exercise is so important and look at some data. Let's go back to school.

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Alzheimer’s: From a Grandson's Perspective

Life doesn’t prepare you for those moments, and it's hard seeing someone who used to be so strong in a moment of weakness. That gesture gave me closure for the most impactful role model of my life.

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OPINION: Science Should Always be Debated

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What Kills the Most People in the United States?

This disease killed about 695,000 people in the United States in 2021, which is roughly 1 in every 5 deaths.

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The Incredible Metabolic Benefits of Zone 2 Training

Zone 2 training is the deadlift of the endurance world and accessible to almost everyone. Today we will briefly discuss what Zone 2 training is and its incredible metabolic benefits!

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To Drink or Not to Drink: A Deep Dive into Alcohol Metabolism

Let's explore some of the genetics behind alcohol metabolism and your risk of suffering from alcohol use disorders.

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Near Death Experiences and DMT

Today we're going to talk about how DMT might make "passing over to the other side" a peaceful experience!

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Do Masks Work? New Cochrane Review on Masking Efficacy

Let's dive into some of the most recent evidence from randomized controlled trials, explore the idea of evidence-based medicine, and see where we stand.