The amino acid taurine has caught the attention of multiple sclerosis researchers. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Taurine can be found in many places throughout the body, such as the cardiovascular system where it plays an essential role in heart function, but it also shows up in the central nervous system. Taurine […]
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Biosimilar medications for oncology care improve access to effective treatment at a significant financial savings for health plans, health systems, and patients. First up, just what are biosimilars? Some people wonder if it’s just another term for generics. Biosimilars are not the same as generic versions of medications. Biosimilars are less expensive versions of already approved biologic […]
Multiple sclerosis doesn’t appear out of nowhere. In the few years prior to a diagnosis, people tend to have a handful of symptoms that may serve as a warning sign of trouble ahead. Here’s what happened: a team of researchers at the University of British Columbia set up the largest study of its kind, examining […]
More than 1.5 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases, which include both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Each year, another 70,000 individuals hear this diagnosis. With Crohn’s disease, the key troubling symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue. The disease is thought to develop when the immune system mistakenly attacks the digestive […]
BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy brings home gold for the 4th year in a row in the prestigious 2024 Aster Awards. In recognition of excellence in healthcare marketing, the Aster Awards bestowed a Gold award for the patient education piece called ‘My MS Encouragement Guide’ and a Silver award for BioPlus’ ‘Try Digital’ campaign. The Aster Awards […]
Great news! Pharmacy Times published an article by our very own Dr. Nick Maroulis. This piece highlights our collaboration with Pinksocks Life, showcasing how we have distributed nearly 50,000 pairs of pinksocks to oncology patients and healthcare workers since 2020. Click here to read this heartwarming pinksocks story: “Walking Together: How Pinksocks Are Inspiring Compassion […]