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2 December Matthew Brown 12 Comments
Restless Legs Syndrome: How Sleep Disruption Works and Why Dopaminergic Therapy Is a Double-Edged Sword

Restless Legs Syndrome: How Sleep Disruption Works and Why Dopaminergic Therapy Is a Double-Edged Sword

Restless Legs Syndrome disrupts sleep through dopamine dysfunction and iron deficiency. Dopaminergic therapy offers quick relief but carries high risks of worsening symptoms over time. Safer, long-term alternatives exist.

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1 December Matthew Brown 10 Comments
Yohimbe and Blood Pressure Medications: The Hidden Dangers of Combining Them

Yohimbe and Blood Pressure Medications: The Hidden Dangers of Combining Them

Yohimbe can cause dangerous spikes in blood pressure, especially when mixed with hypertension medications. Learn why this supplement poses serious heart risks and what to do instead.

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29 November Matthew Brown 15 Comments
Therapeutic Equivalence: Are Authorized Generics Really the Same as Brand Drugs?

Therapeutic Equivalence: Are Authorized Generics Really the Same as Brand Drugs?

Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs in every way except the label. Learn why they're therapeutically equivalent, how they differ from typical generics, and when to ask for them.

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28 November Matthew Brown 15 Comments
How Doctors Around the World View Generic Medications

How Doctors Around the World View Generic Medications

Doctors around the world view generic medications differently-based on cost, culture, and regulation. From Europe’s mandatory substitution to India’s life-saving supply chains, generics are reshaping global healthcare.

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27 November Matthew Brown 8 Comments
Monoclonal Antibody Biosimilars: Examples and Clinical Uses

Monoclonal Antibody Biosimilars: Examples and Clinical Uses

Monoclonal antibody biosimilars offer proven, cost-effective alternatives to expensive biologic drugs for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Learn key examples like trastuzumab and rituximab biosimilars, how they're approved, and why they're changing patient care.

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26 November Matthew Brown 12 Comments
Opioid Overdose: How to Recognize the Signs, Respond in an Emergency, and Use Naloxone

Opioid Overdose: How to Recognize the Signs, Respond in an Emergency, and Use Naloxone

Learn how to recognize opioid overdose signs, respond with naloxone, and save a life. Essential steps for bystanders, families, and anyone who wants to prevent fatal overdoses from fentanyl, heroin, or prescription opioids.

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25 November Matthew Brown 8 Comments
Anticoagulants: Warfarin vs DOACs - Safety, Side Effects, and What You Need to Know

Anticoagulants: Warfarin vs DOACs - Safety, Side Effects, and What You Need to Know

Warfarin and DOACs both prevent dangerous blood clots, but DOACs are now safer and easier for most people. Learn who should use each, how kidney function affects choice, real-world costs, and what to do if you bleed.

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24 November Matthew Brown 8 Comments
Medication Safety for People with Low Vision or Hearing Loss: Practical Steps to Avoid Dangerous Errors

Medication Safety for People with Low Vision or Hearing Loss: Practical Steps to Avoid Dangerous Errors

Medication errors are dangerously common for people with low vision or hearing loss. Learn practical, proven ways to identify pills, avoid mistakes, and demand safer labeling from pharmacies.

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23 November Matthew Brown 14 Comments
Litigation in Generic Pharmaceutical Markets: How Patent Disputes Delay Affordable Medicines

Litigation in Generic Pharmaceutical Markets: How Patent Disputes Delay Affordable Medicines

Patent litigation in the generic drug market is delaying affordable medicines for millions. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act, Orange Book listings, and pay-for-delay deals are shaping access to life-saving drugs.

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22 November Matthew Brown 15 Comments
Pharmacokinetic vs Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

Pharmacokinetic vs Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

Understand how pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions affect your body differently-why one changes drug levels and the other changes your response. Learn what to watch for and how to stay safe.

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