Ozempic, Beyond the Hype

Posted by Carla Tamayo, MD on Mar 21, 2023 11:43:17 AM

 

They’re all over Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok; fashion magazines are talking about them. Many have started a conversation around unrealistic beauty standards set by celebrities using Ozempic® and drugs to lose weight. But what’s the hype? Is there a healthy way of using them? 

So, What's the Hype all About?

GLP-1 (Semaglutide, Ozempic ®, Wegovy ®) and GIP (Tirzepatide, Mounjaro ®)  agonists are a class of medications that have recently gained a lot of attention for their potential as weight loss treatments. These drugs were initially developed in 2016 to manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, but a revealing secondary outcome was its effect on weight loss, an area in which it provided unbelievable results. 

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Topics: concierge medicine, health

The harsh truth of pediatrics in Puerto Rico

Posted by Fiarah J. Carrau on Jan 27, 2023 1:36:15 PM

 

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Topics: concierge medicine, health, pediatrics, pravan kids

Top 10 benefits of the Pravan membership

Posted by Ambar López on Jan 26, 2023 8:04:28 AM

 

Get better health, easier.

Tired of new year's resolutions? Here is one that really matters: improving your health in 2023. Getting better health is easier than ever with your Pravan membership.

Our membership revolves around prevention and giving you back power over your physical and emotional well-being by making it easier and more convenient to coordinate all your health needs.

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Topics: wellness, concierge medicine, health, membership benefits

How to manage your Vitamin D levels

Posted by Dr. Tania Rivera on Jan 3, 2023 10:17:19 AM

 

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Topics: supplements, vitamins, wellness, concierge medicine, health

Introducing LOVE YOURSELF by Pravan Clinic

Posted by Fiarah J. Carrau on Nov 18, 2022 1:12:40 PM

 

Using the latest products and techniques, Pravan's new LOVE YOURSELF program promotes outside beauty.

 

Our new LOVE YOURSELF program involves treatment with neuromodulators, which includes Botox, among other brands. They’re used to smooth skin and prevent wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles, most commonly but certainly not limited to the forehead, frown lines between the eyes, and crow’s feet. Neuromodulators can also be used therapeutically to treat symptoms of TMJ, migraine headaches, and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

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Topics: wellness, concierge medicine, health, botox, neuromodulators

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair Loss

Posted by Miguel Agrait, MD on Nov 18, 2022 12:26:36 PM

 

You may be familiar with PRP due to its frequent use here at Pravan in treating various musculoskeletal disorders, such as arthritis, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff injuries, among others. PRP is part of a range of therapies that are collectively known as regenerative therapies, and it can now be used to treat hair loss.

 

Some facts about Hair Loss

The most common type of hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia or pattern hair loss, affects 80% of men and 25-50% of women overall. Men generally develop their early stages at a younger age. Around 30% of men in their 30s will have noticeable thinning and hair loss, which, if left untreated, will progress over time.
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Topics: wellness, concierge medicine, health, prp therapy

The Surge of Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medicine

Posted by Fiarah J. Carrau on Sep 9, 2022 12:23:31 PM

 

There are over 10,000 clinics in the US today operating under a new model called DIRECT PRIMARY CARE (DPC). It's called DIRECT because patients usually pay a monthly or yearly fee for better service and easy access to Primary Care Physicians (PCP). DPC aims to cut the red tape health insurance imposes on the industry. The model is gaining traction, making DPC more popular because of its quid-pro-quo idea of providing efficient solutions for physicians and patients.

 

Personalized care

Doctors operating with this model care for a fraction of the patients a regular PCP manages through the health insurance model, allowing them more time to invest in the quality of care and service experience. Meanwhile, patients get faster access to medical services, more time with their physicians, and personalized care.

 

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Topics: prevention, wellness, concierge medicine, health, primary care

Top 5 Devices for Building Muscle, Burning Fat and Body Sculpting

Posted by Fiarah J. Carrau on Jul 12, 2022 1:31:35 PM

Most people decide to start a lifestyle reset for a better body by losing weight and cutting fat. With this in mind, they opt for restrictive diets, cardio-focused workouts, or go for an invasive route by submitting themselves to liposuctions or tummy tucks.

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Topics: emsculpt neo, emsculpt, evolve tone, building muscle, burning fat, body sculpting, lipo, coolsculpting, trusculpt

The Importance of Early Detection

Posted by David Melchor on Jun 6, 2022 10:46:32 AM

One of the things that makes me feel proud and grateful about Pravan is the number of people we have helped through our preventative primary care approach. When we founded Pravan, we wanted it to focus on prevention since most physicians and clinics practice reactive medicine nowadays. By reactive, I mean that people only go to the doctor when they feel something is wrong, and unfortunately, it could be too late.

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Topics: prevention, care coordination, concierge, quality time, early detection

Top 5 Benefits of NEO Medical Gym

Posted by Fiarah J. Carrau on Apr 26, 2022 8:45:01 AM

 

If one of your goals is to look and feel better, our advice is
Work smarter, not harder.

And we have just the device to help you work smarter! Our EMSculpt NEO Medical Gym is the ONE for body sculpting and functions by combining a muscle toning energy called HIFEM® (High-intensity focused electromagnetic technology) with radiofrequency for fat burning, all in one treatment.

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Topics: concierge, quality time

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