Dr. Caitlin Covington Akerman PHARMD

Recommended Articles

• Health Care Reform in Washington Affects Parkinson's Disease Patients

  Lately, and especially during these last 150 days, there has been a predominant debate in the Congress. The controversy around the debate begins with the potentially negative impact this new legislation may be covering. Community affected by this decision have already made their opinion public,...

• What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Fall Allergies?

  Seasonal allergies are very common in the United States, especially during the fall. Just like spring and summer allergic reactions, fall allergies may also cause a number of symptoms that may make you wary of going out to have some fresh air.Some of the common causes of fall allergies include:...

• Managing Lupus Non-Pharmacologically

  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the body begins to produce autoantibodies against the body’s healthy cells. The resultant inflammation of the organs produces various symptoms in patients. Every person faces a unique set of symptoms. The disease occurs in episodes...

• Discover the Fundraiser Dedicated to Finding a Cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

  Duchenne is one of the lesser-known degenerative diseases which revolves mainly around rapidly-progressing muscular dystrophy and belongs to the same category as similar conditions — such as Becker Muscular Dystrophy — though it is usually one of the most aggressive variations. The disease...

• Super Beets Health Benefits

  Beetroots are known for its various health benefits. However, care should be taken when consuming beetroots for they contain high levels of sugar. They were even used as a sugar substitute for a while during the Crimean War. Beetroots are usually red in color and often used as a natural food...

• Teen Told Her Insulin Pump Would "Crash the Plane"

  ...