Dr. Frances Ortiz PHARM.D, M.B.A., CPH

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• New Simulation Reveals Family Cost of Alzheimer's Disease

  Approximately 5 million individuals in the United States suffer from dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or another type of neurological disorder. Such conditions can be expensive to treat and sadly, the financial burden falls on the patients and their families as opposed to receiving help from...

• What Causes Fatigue?

  Fatigue is the feeling of exhaustion when you lack adequate energy and strength to continue with the work. In most cases, the person with fatigue feels like taking rest due to the lack of energy. This is different from the general weakness wherein the person lacks enough muscle and physical...

• Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries

  In autumn and winter, this recipe is perfect with turkey or chicken as a delicious, fragrant side. In the warmer weather, we like to make this the main dish because it’s light yet flavorful. Once leftover, it can be eaten cold, too!The Brussels sprout is also one of the healthiest green leafy...

• How Cystic Fibrosis Progresses in Patients

  CF is an inherited disease that progresses throughout a patient’s life. Progression can occur when the thick and sticky mucus that accumulates within the body triggers inflammation and scarring in multiple different organs, thus leading to permanent damage. Unfortunately, many CF symptoms and...

• Alternative Treatments for Hypothyroidism

  Hypothyroidism refers to the medical condition in which the thyroid gland is unable to produce an adequate amount of hormones. These hormones are extremely important in various body functions. Low levels of thyroid hormone may result in the characteristic symptoms of hypothyroidism. This condition...