Author: Preethika Shanmugham
Opioids and Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare but Life-Threatening Side Effect You Need to Know
Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but life-threatening side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses cortisol production, leaving patients vulnerable to crisis during stress. Early testing can save lives.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: Statins vs. Alternative Options
Statins are the most common cholesterol-lowering drugs, but side effects and low effectiveness for some mean alternatives like ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, and inclisiran are now vital options. Learn how they compare and who benefits most.
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Shingles: Antiviral Treatment and Pain Management Guide
Shingles causes intense pain and blisters. Early antiviral treatment within 72 hours reduces severity and lowers risk of long-term nerve pain. Learn the best meds, pain relief options, and how to prevent complications.
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Doctor Attitudes Toward Generic Drugs: What Providers Really Think
Many doctors still doubt generic drugs despite FDA approval and cost savings. This article explores why providers hesitate, what data they need, and how education is changing prescribing habits.
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Noninvasive Liver Fibrosis Tests: FibroScan and Serum Scores Explained
FibroScan and serum scores like FIB-4 offer accurate, noninvasive ways to detect liver scarring without biopsy. Learn how they work, when to use each, and why combining them saves lives.
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How Healthcare Providers Respond to Insurer Requirements for Generic Drug Substitution
Insurers push generic drug substitution to cut costs, but providers face mounting administrative burdens and clinical risks. Learn how doctors are adapting-and fighting back-against rigid insurance rules.
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Quality Assurance Units: Why Independent Oversight Is Non-Negotiable in Manufacturing
Quality Assurance Units must operate independently from production to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. Learn why separation isn't optional, how it works in practice, and what happens when it fails.
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Import Alerts: How the FDA Blocks Drugs from Non-Compliant Manufacturers
The FDA uses Import Alerts to block drugs from non-compliant manufacturers, especially targeting unsafe GLP-1 APIs. Learn how the Green/Yellow/Red system works, who's affected, and what it means for global drug supply chains.
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Medication Errors vs Drug Side Effects: How to Tell Them Apart and Why It Matters
Learn how to tell the difference between medication errors and drug side effects-why confusing them can be dangerous, how to identify each, and what you can do to stay safe.
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Acute Interstitial Nephritis from Medications: Signs, Causes, and What to Do
Drug-induced acute interstitial nephritis is a serious but often missed cause of kidney damage. Learn the signs, common culprits like PPIs and antibiotics, and what to do before permanent injury occurs.
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