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Age-Related Macular Degeneration: How Anti-VEGF Treatments Stop Central Vision Loss
By Celia Rawdon
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: How Anti-VEGF Treatments Stop Central Vision Loss

Age-related macular degeneration causes central vision loss, especially in people over 55. Anti-VEGF injections are the standard treatment for wet AMD, stopping abnormal blood vessels and preserving sight. Learn how it works, what to expect, and how to protect your vision.

16 Dec 2025 Medicine
Clinical Outcomes with Biosimilars: Do They Work as Well as the Original Biologics?
By Celia Rawdon
Clinical Outcomes with Biosimilars: Do They Work as Well as the Original Biologics?

Biosimilars work just as well as original biologics, with equal safety and effectiveness across dozens of studies. They cost significantly less, making critical treatments more accessible. Learn what the data really says.

15 Dec 2025 Medicine
Estrogen Interactions with Warfarin: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk and Dose Changes
By Celia Rawdon
Estrogen Interactions with Warfarin: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk and Dose Changes

Estrogen can raise or lower your INR while on warfarin, increasing bleeding or clotting risk. Learn how birth control, HRT, and genetics affect your dose, what to watch for, and how to stay safe.

15 Dec 2025 Medicine
Illegible Handwriting on Prescriptions: How to Prevent Deadly Medication Errors
By Celia Rawdon
Illegible Handwriting on Prescriptions: How to Prevent Deadly Medication Errors

Illegible handwriting on prescriptions causes thousands of preventable deaths each year. Learn how e-prescribing cuts errors by 97%, what to do if you still use paper scripts, and how patients can protect themselves from dangerous mistakes.

14 Dec 2025 Medicine
Pancreatitis: Understanding Acute vs. Chronic and the Role of Nutrition in Recovery
By Celia Rawdon
Pancreatitis: Understanding Acute vs. Chronic and the Role of Nutrition in Recovery

Understand the key differences between acute and chronic pancreatitis and how proper nutrition-including enzyme therapy, fat intake, and vitamin supplementation-can improve recovery and prevent long-term complications.

12 Dec 2025 Medicine
Paragraph IV Patent Challenges: How Generic Drug Makers Beat Brand Patents
By Celia Rawdon
Paragraph IV Patent Challenges: How Generic Drug Makers Beat Brand Patents

Paragraph IV patent challenges let generic drug makers legally fight brand patents to launch cheaper versions early. This system, created by the Hatch-Waxman Act, saves consumers billions and drives 90% of U.S. prescriptions to generics.

11 Dec 2025 Medicine
Medications and Athletes: How Common Drugs Affect Performance and Health
By Celia Rawdon
Medications and Athletes: How Common Drugs Affect Performance and Health

Performance-enhancing drugs may boost strength and recovery, but they carry serious, often irreversible health risks - from heart damage to hormonal collapse. Most users aren't pros; they're everyday gym-goers unaware of the dangers.

10 Dec 2025 Medicine
Pharmacist Concerns About NTI Generics: What You Need to Know in 2025
By Celia Rawdon
Pharmacist Concerns About NTI Generics: What You Need to Know in 2025

Pharmacists are raising alarms about NTI generics-medications like warfarin and levothyroxine where small changes in dosage can cause serious harm. Learn why substitution risks are rising, how supply chains are failing, and what patients can do to stay safe.

9 Dec 2025 Medicine
Current Drug Shortages: Which Medications Are Scarce Today in 2025
By Celia Rawdon
Current Drug Shortages: Which Medications Are Scarce Today in 2025

Over 270 medications are currently in short supply in the U.S., including life-saving chemotherapy drugs, IV fluids, and antibiotics. Here's what's running out, why it's happening, and what you can do.

8 Dec 2025 Medicine
Pharmacogenomics Testing: How Your Genes Decide Which Medications Work for You
By Celia Rawdon
Pharmacogenomics Testing: How Your Genes Decide Which Medications Work for You

Pharmacogenomics testing uses your genes to predict how you'll respond to medications, helping doctors avoid ineffective or dangerous drugs. It's already changing care for depression, heart disease, and HIV.

7 Dec 2025 Medicine
Professional Liability and Generic Substitution: How Pharmacists Can Reduce Risk
By Celia Rawdon
Professional Liability and Generic Substitution: How Pharmacists Can Reduce Risk

Generic substitution saves money but increases legal risk for pharmacists. Learn how state laws, high-risk drugs, and federal preemption create liability-and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your patients.

6 Dec 2025 Medicine
Pharmacy Reimbursement: How Generic Substitution Impacts Pharmacies and Patients financially
By Celia Rawdon
Pharmacy Reimbursement: How Generic Substitution Impacts Pharmacies and Patients financially

Generic substitution is supposed to cut drug costs, but flawed reimbursement models often benefit PBMs over pharmacies and patients. Learn how MAC lists, spread pricing, and dispensing fees shape what drugs you get-and who profits.

5 Dec 2025 Medicine