Melville, NY-based Ellen Scharaga serves Alegria Specialty Pharmacy, which specializes in innovative pharmaceutical compounds based on individual patient needs, as an operational consultant. As such, Ellen Scharaga is instrumental in introducing operational efficiencies to ensure that patients’ needs are fully met. Among the ailments covered by the pharmacy are HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, occurring when the cartilage at the ends of the bones breaks down due to wear and tear. The hands, lower back, neck, knees, and hips are impacted the most, with pain, sensitivity, stiffness, a grating sound or sensation in the joint, and a loss of flexibility constituting initial warning signs. Bone spurs, which appear as hard lumps around the joint, can also occur. Women are at a higher risk for the condition than men. Additionally, the presence of other diseases, holding certain occupations that place stress on certain joints, and deformities can increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis. While there is no cure for the disease, its symptoms can be managed through proper treatment.
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