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Georgia C. Yalanis, MD

Medical Writer
Georgia C. Yalanis, MD, MSc, is a physician-scientist with expertise in “bench-to-bedside” medicine. She uses translational medicine applications to help clients and companies create products that are scientifically and technologically advanced while still being clinically useful. She has worked in the regulatory and biotech space and has a passion for individuals being empowered to make informed decisions about their medical and health care.
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Tablet with statistical chart: Childhood obesity
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Childhood obesity statistics 2024

Childhood obesity affects 19.3% of children in the United States. Learn why childhood obesity is increasing.
Rx pill bottle: Does metformin cause hair loss?
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Does metformin cause hair loss?

Worried about metformin causing hair loss? Learn what could be causing hair loss during your metformin treatment and methods for hair loss recovery.
Rx pill container: Stopping Vyvanse on weekends
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Can I skip Vyvanse on weekends?

What is a drug holiday? | Do you have to take Vyvanse…
Body weight scale: Does Jardiance cause weight loss?
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Does Jardiance cause weight loss?

Jardiance is not approved for weight loss, but it’s used off label for weight loss in people with Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk
Pill bottles with variety of pills: Premarin alternatives
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What can I take instead of Premarin?

Premarin doesn't work for everyone. Estrace, EstroGel, Prempro, Estring, and Vivelle-Dot are some Premarin alternatives. Get the full list here.
Three packs of birth control pills: Compare Lo Loestrin Fe alternatives
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Lo Loestrin Fe alternative options

Lo Loestrin Fe doesn't work for everyone. Yaz, Yasmin, Apri, Minastrin 24 Fe, and Levora are some Lo Loestrin Fe alternatives. Get the full list here.
Spilled Rx pill bottle of capsules: Vyvanse for binge eating
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How does Vyvanse work for binge eating?

Although other medications are available that can help binge eating disorder, Vyvanse is the only FDA-approved medication to treat binge eating disorder
An Ozempic autoinjector: Ozempic side effects
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Ozempic side effects and how to avoid them

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are common Ozempic side effects. More serious side effects include pancreatitis and kidney problems. Learn how long side effects of Ozempic last and how to avoid them.
Syringe of injectable medicine: Is Trulicity insulin?
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Is Trulicity insulin?

Trulicity is not insulin and it cannot replace insulin. Learn how to use Trulicity and other Type 2 diabetes medications.
Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Common vs. serious Descovy side effects
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Descovy side effects and how to avoid them

Descovy side effects include weight gain, diarrhea, and nausea
Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Common vs. serious Otezla side effects
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How to avoid Otezla side effects

Otezla side effects include weight loss, diarrhea, and sometimes depression
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