Category: Health & Medicine - Page 2
Type 1 Diabetes: Managing Autoimmune Destruction of the Pancreas
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Learn how it develops, why insulin is essential, and how new treatments like teplizumab and stem cell therapy are changing outcomes.
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How Generic Medications Save the U.S. Healthcare System Trillions of Dollars
Generic medications saved the U.S. healthcare system $467 billion in 2024 alone, with $3.4 trillion saved over the past decade. These drugs make up 90% of prescriptions but just 12% of spending, proving they’re the most powerful tool for cutting drug costs.
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How to Clear Security with Liquid Medications and Supplies at Airports
Learn how to clear airport security with liquid medications like insulin, EpiPens, and prescription liquids without delays. Follow TSA’s 2025 rules for safe, stress-free travel.
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Antibiotic Effectiveness After Expiration Dates: What You Need to Know Now
Expired antibiotics may still look fine, but they can lose potency and fuel dangerous antibiotic resistance. Learn what’s safe, what’s risky, and why you should never take them past their date.
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Medication Timers and Apps: Best Tools to Improve Adherence in 2025
Medication adherence apps use smart reminders, tracking, and AI to help people take their pills on time. Proven to improve compliance by up to 40%, they're especially helpful for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Find out which apps work best in 2025.
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Lot Numbers and Serial Codes: How Track-and-Trace Stops Counterfeit Drugs
Lot numbers and serial codes are the backbone of track-and-trace systems that prevent counterfeit drugs from reaching patients. Learn how these codes work, why they’re legally required, and how you can use them to protect your health.
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How Pharmacists Communicate Generic Recommendations to Prescribers
Pharmacists play a key role in recommending generic medications to prescribers using FDA guidelines, cost data, and evidence-based communication to improve adherence and reduce healthcare costs.
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Tentative Approval for Generics: Common Reasons for Delays
Tentative FDA approval for generic drugs doesn't mean they're available yet. Learn why patents, manufacturing issues, and legal delays block most generics from reaching the market - and what's being done to fix it.
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Replicate Study Designs: Advanced Methods for Bioequivalence Assessment
Replicate study designs are essential for assessing bioequivalence of highly variable drugs. They reduce sample sizes, improve accuracy, and meet global regulatory standards using reference-scaled methods like RSABE.
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Graves’ Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Proven Treatment Options for Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Graves’ disease is the leading cause of autoimmune hyperthyroidism, affecting millions worldwide. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, and the three proven treatment options-medication, radioactive iodine, and surgery-with real-world outcomes and emerging therapies.
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Probiotics with Antibiotics: How to Reduce Side Effects and Protect Your Gut
Learn how to use probiotics with antibiotics to reduce diarrhea and protect your gut. Discover which strains work, when to take them, and what to avoid for the best results.
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Anaphylaxis: Recognizing Severe Allergic Reactions and the Critical Role of Epinephrine
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate epinephrine. Learn the signs, how to use an auto-injector, why other treatments don't work, and what's new in 2025.
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