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Fluoroquinolone Side Effects: Tendinopathy and Nerve Damage Risks
Dec, 6 2025
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin can cause severe, long-lasting tendon rupture and nerve damage. Learn who's at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and when to demand safer alternatives.
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Hypoparathyroidism: How to Manage Low Calcium and Vitamin D Effectively
Dec, 5 2025
Learn how to manage hypoparathyroidism with calcium and vitamin D supplements, avoid complications, and improve daily life. Key tips on dosing, monitoring, diet, and emerging treatments.
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Clarithromycin Drug Interactions: Dangerous Combinations to Avoid
Dec, 4 2025
Clarithromycin can cause deadly interactions with common drugs like colchicine, statins, and heart medications. Learn which combinations to avoid and safer alternatives that protect your health.
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Blood Pressure Medication Safety in Older Adults: How to Reduce Orthostatic Hypotension Risks
Dec, 4 2025
Learn how to reduce orthostatic hypotension risks in older adults on blood pressure meds. Discover which drugs are safest, what to do if you feel dizzy, and why treating high blood pressure aggressively may actually lower fall risk.
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Cervical Myelopathy: Recognizing Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and When Surgery Is Needed
Dec, 3 2025
Cervical myelopathy is a serious spinal cord condition caused by neck stenosis. Recognize early signs like hand clumsiness and unsteady walking. Surgery offers the best chance to stop progression and regain function - especially if done early.
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Supply Chain Security: How Legitimate Drugs Are Protected from Counterfeits
Dec, 2 2025
The U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain uses advanced serialization and electronic tracking to stop counterfeit drugs. Learn how the DSCSA system protects millions of prescriptions each year-and where gaps still exist.
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Indian Generic Manufacturers: The World's Pharmacy and Global Exports
Dec, 1 2025
India produces 20% of the world's generic medicines and over 60% of its vaccines. Learn how Indian manufacturers became the global pharmacy, the scale of their exports, and the challenges they face in maintaining quality and supply chain independence.
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How to Time Medication Doses to Reduce Infant Exposure During Breastfeeding
Dec, 1 2025
Learn how to time your medication doses to reduce your baby's exposure while breastfeeding. Safe, science-backed strategies for painkillers, antidepressants, steroids, and more.
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How to Interpret Beyond-Use Dates for Compounded Medications
Nov, 29 2025
Beyond-use dates for compounded medications aren't expiration dates-they're science-based safety cutoffs. Learn how pharmacists determine them, why stretching them is dangerous, and what patients should ask to stay safe.
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Patent Litigation: How Authorized Generics Undermine Generic Competition
Nov, 27 2025
Authorized generics let brand drug makers launch their own cheaper versions right when independent generics enter the market, undermining price competition and reducing incentives for patent challenges. This practice hurts patients and generic manufacturers - and regulators are fighting back.
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Actinic Keratoses: What They Are and How Field Treatments Prevent Skin Cancer
Nov, 26 2025
Actinic keratoses are precancerous skin patches caused by sun damage. Learn how field treatments like topical creams and photodynamic therapy can prevent them from turning into skin cancer.
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Pheochromocytoma: What It Is, How It Causes High Blood Pressure, and Why Surgery Is Often the Cure
Nov, 25 2025
Pheochromocytoma is a rare adrenal tumor that causes dangerous spikes in blood pressure due to excess adrenaline. Learn how it's diagnosed, why surgery is the only cure, and what to expect before and after treatment.
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