Author: Dorian Salkett
Turmeric and Blood Thinners: What the Evidence Really Shows
Nov 26, 2025 / 0 Comments
Turmeric supplements can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin. Real cases show INR levels spiking to life-threatening levels. Avoid supplements, consult your doctor, and stick to culinary amounts only.
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Monoclonal Antibody Biosimilars: Examples and Clinical Uses
Nov 25, 2025 / 1 Comments
Monoclonal antibody biosimilars offer proven, cost-effective alternatives to expensive biologic drugs for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Learn key examples, clinical uses, cost savings, and why they’re not just generics.
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FDA Facility Inspections: How the Agency Ensures Quality in Manufacturing
Nov 24, 2025 / 1 Comments
The FDA conducts thousands of facility inspections each year to ensure drugs, devices, and food are made safely. Learn how risk-based inspections, Form 483s, and documentation standards keep products compliant and patients protected.
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Audiometry Testing Explained: How Hearing Assessment Works and What Decibel Levels Mean
Nov 23, 2025 / 2 Comments
Audiometry testing measures hearing sensitivity using decibel levels across frequencies. Learn how pure-tone and speech tests diagnose hearing loss, what the results mean, and why early detection matters.
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Unannounced FDA Inspections: Why Surprise Visits Are Critical for Drug and Food Safety
Nov 22, 2025 / 6 Comments
The FDA conducts unannounced inspections to catch real-world compliance issues in drug and food manufacturing. Since May 2025, this applies to foreign facilities too-no more advance notice. Here’s why it matters and how to prepare.
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Cost Comparison: Authorized Generics vs First-to-File Generics
Nov 21, 2025 / 6 Comments
Authorized generics and first-to-file generics can drastically affect drug prices. Learn how competition between them lowers costs for consumers and why knowing the difference can save you money on prescriptions.
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Medication-Induced Diarrhea: How to Prevent and Treat It Effectively
Nov 20, 2025 / 6 Comments
Learn how to prevent and treat medication-induced diarrhea caused by chemotherapy, antibiotics, or immunotherapy. Step-by-step guidance on loperamide, octreotide, hydration, and when to seek help.
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Why Generic Drugs Are Running Out: The Hidden Manufacturing Crisis
Nov 19, 2025 / 8 Comments
Generic drugs make up 90% of prescriptions but only 20% of drug spending. Yet, chronic shortages are rising due to low profit margins, global supply chains, and a lack of investment in quality manufacturing. Here's why essential medications keep running out.
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How to Reduce Costs for Specialty Medications and Injectables
Nov 19, 2025 / 6 Comments
Specialty medications cost thousands per month-but smart strategies like biosimilars, narrow pharmacy networks, and home infusions can slash those bills without sacrificing care. Learn how to cut costs legally and effectively.
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How to Compare Dissolution Profiles and What They Mean for Generic Drugs
Nov 18, 2025 / 7 Comments
Learn how dissolution profile comparison ensures generic drugs work like brand-name versions, the role of the f2 factor, regulatory standards, and why this science keeps medications safe and affordable.
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Sexual Side Effects from Common Medications: What You Need to Know
Nov 18, 2025 / 0 Comments
Many common medications cause sexual side effects - from antidepressants to blood pressure pills. Learn which drugs are most likely to affect libido, erection, and orgasm, and what real, proven steps you can take to fix it without quitting your treatment.
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Clarithromycin: What It Is, How It Works, and When It’s Used
Nov 18, 2025 / 9 Comments
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, sinusitis, skin infections, and H. pylori-related ulcers. Learn how it works, when it's prescribed, side effects, and why it's still a top choice despite rising resistance.
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