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If the immune system mistakenly begins to attack healthy tissue, that can cause chronic inflammation, and create an autoimmune disorder. Scientists have found that when an autoimmune disease arises, it raises the risk that another one will occur. labroots.com/trending/immun…

CMS’s stance has been that manufacturer-provided assistance is excluded from best price and average manufacturer price calculation for prescriptions. However, the rise of copayment accumulators and maximizers has caused the agency to rethink its position. mmitnetwork.com/aishealth/spot…

When we put in the right nutrients on a regular basis, our body responds positively. When we consume the opposite, such as sweets, alcohol, and smoking, our body—specifically our immune system—isn’t able to use any of this to maintain peak performance. labroots.com/trending/immun…

Dr. Radley Ramdhan, ND, is a practicing Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncturist in Trinidad. Join us May 24th, 2022 7:00-8:00pm ET with Dr. Ramdhan for out patient webinar Immune Health vs Mental Health: The Mind-Body Connection. godoaaida.org/webinars/

May is #NationalAsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth Take action to save lives and help lessen the risks associated with asthma and allergies. #asthma #allergy aafa.org/asthma-and-all…

The Immunoglobulin National Society will be holding a virtual conference May 21 - 22. Aiming to connect patients, clinicians, and caregivers, the conference will include treatment management, feedback from experts, and more! Registration is free here eventscribe.net/2022/patient36…

More than 32 million Americans have a serious and potentially life-threatening food allergy. It's #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek Use this time to educate yourself and others to create a safer environment for those with allergies. kidswithfoodallergies.org/food-allergy-a…

As the weather warms, we look forward to spending days out in the sun. But it's important to practice safe-sun methods such as applying the right sunscreen. Be sure to check this list of sunscreens in which benzene was not detected. documentcloud.org/documents/2101…

Register here godoaaida.org/webinars/ for our next webinar on 5/24 from 7-8 pm! This time we'll host Radley Ramdhan, ND, a practicing Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncturist in Trinidad. He'll present Immune Health vs Mental Health: The Mind-Body Connection.

AAIDA wishes a wonderful Mother's Day to all the moms in our community!

A new study describes a new material that could be used to protect various therapeutics, opening the door for many more medications to become available in oral form. labroots.com/trending/drug-…

One of the most difficult aspects of finding effective and safe therapies for chronic pain is the lack of knowledge about the etiology of this pervasive problem. practicalpainmanagement.com/news/new-revie…

Newly Identified Lupus-Causing Gene, TLR7, may explain why this disease impacts nine times as many women as men. The findings also provide a path of possible new treatments for Lupus. sciencealert.com/newly-identifi…

A few months ago, proposed federal action to reduce fees on prescriptions was hailed as a "real game-changer" that would save consumers billions. But powerful middlemen of drug purchases have moved to counteract the proposed savings and preserve profits coapharmacy.com/wp-content/upl…

Mark your calendars for 5/24 from 7-8pm for our next educational webinar. Dr. Ramdhan will discuss how stress and trauma affect Autoimmune conditions, tips for healing and managing stress while living with an autoimmune disorder and more! Register here godoaaida.org/webinars/

It is well documented that brand-name prescription drug list prices are high and growing faster than inflation. However, net prices—the prices paid after rebates are negotiated with pharmaceutical manufacturers—are proprietary and largely unknown. healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/for…

Researchers shed light on how obesity can change the immune system and, potentially, how clinicians might be able to better treat allergies and asthma in obese people. medicalxpress.com/news/2022-03-o…

A study was conducted to understand how or if dietary fiber could reduce inflammation. The data suggests that inflammation may only be part of the answer when it comes to reduced cardiovascular risk due to fiber intake. labroots.com/trending/plant…

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are focused on reforms to address the high cost of prescription drugs. Some policymakers are considering increased oversight and regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) as the next area for reform. commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/are-…

AAIDA will host Radley Ramdhan, ND, for our 4th educational webinar during 2022. Join us from 7-8 PM ET for Immune Health vs Mental Health: The Mind-Body Connection. Register here godoaaida.org/webinars/