Overview There is often negative stigma surrounding the idea of bariatric surgery as some may assume it is a shiftless intervention for weight loss in which the patient does not put effort into their weight loss goals. Therefore, some may

Overview Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It is currently marketed under three different brand names: Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Rybelsus®. With actions of lowering blood sugar, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, and suppressing appetite to facilitate weight

Overview CKD is a life limiting diagnosis, and as kidney function declines, it can be the result of terminal illness. All of which to say, CKD is preventable, and the treatment regimen often targets the combination of factors that cause

Skin Cancer Overview While other types of cancers tend to receive more attention in the news, social media, or other outlets such as television commercials, the most common cancer type in the United States is skin cancer. Typically, a majority

What’s Really Going on Inside the Gut? Inside the gastrointestinal tract, there are two distinct disorders that commonly are lumped together as one, of course, referring to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For most, it’s understandable

As is everything in the modern world in 2025 and even leading up to 2026, technology plays an enormous role in services that consumers or patients receive in their daily lives. Think about it – you can order groceries, household