• May 19, 2016 When the Federal Drug Administration first approved Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) blood clot filters for medical use in the late 1970’s, the retrievable IVC filter was considered a huge breakthrough. For patients who were suffering from life-threating blood clot issues, but were unable to take blood-thinning medication, IVC filters became an increasingly […]

  • Jan 26, 2016 To reduce the risk of high blood sugar levels, some doctors prescribe Invokana®. Invokana® works by helping  the kidneys remove glucose from the blood stream. Individuals with high blood sugar levels have a greater risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.  If an individual doesn’t treat type 2 diabetes, they could […]