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How to Report Suspected Counterfeit Drugs to Authorities
Learn how to report suspected counterfeit drugs to authorities like the FDA, WHO, and law enforcement. Know the steps, what info to gather, and why your report matters to stop dangerous fake medicines.
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Metronidazole Neuropathy: Recognizing Numbness and Tingling Early to Prevent Permanent Damage
Metronidazole can cause painful nerve damage leading to numbness and tingling, especially after prolonged use. Learn the warning signs, the 42-gram danger threshold, and how to prevent permanent injury.
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Stroke Types: Ischemic vs. Hemorrhagic and How to Prevent Them
Learn the key differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, their symptoms, treatments, and proven prevention strategies to reduce your risk. Know what to do when seconds count.
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Using Social Media for Pharmacovigilance: How Pharma Companies Monitor Drug Safety Online
Social media is transforming pharmacovigilance by giving pharma companies real-time access to patient-reported side effects. But with 68% false positives and major privacy concerns, how reliable is it? Learn how AI, regulations, and patient voices are reshaping drug safety.
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How to Get Prescriptions on a Cruise Ship: A Practical Guide for Travelers
Learn how to safely manage your prescriptions on a cruise ship. Bring enough meds, keep them in original bottles, and know what the ship can and can’t provide-because your health shouldn’t be left to chance at sea.
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How to Prevent Liver Injury from Acetaminophen Combination Products
Acetaminophen combination products are a leading cause of accidental liver injury. Learn how to spot hidden acetaminophen in medications, stay under the safe daily limit, and prevent life-threatening damage-before it's too late.
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Side Effects After Switching to Generics: When to Worry
Switching to generic drugs can cause real side effects for some people-especially with thyroid, epilepsy, or blood thinner medications. Learn which generics are risky, what to watch for, and how to protect yourself.
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Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Market Protection Without Changing Patents
Pediatric exclusivity gives drugmakers six extra months of market protection after completing FDA-requested studies in children. It doesn't extend patents-but it blocks generics from entering the market, even after patents expire.
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How Generic Medications Save Trillions in Healthcare Costs
Generic medications saved $467 billion in the U.S. healthcare system in 2024 alone, with $3.4 trillion saved over the past decade. Discover how generics cut drug costs by up to 90% and why more savings are still possible.
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Autoimmune Hepatitis: Diagnosis, Steroids, and Azathioprine Explained
Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic liver condition where the immune system attacks the liver. Diagnosis requires blood tests and a biopsy. Steroids and azathioprine are the standard treatment, with combination therapy reducing side effects and improving outcomes.
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ECG Monitoring During Macrolide Therapy: Who Really Needs It?
Macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Not everyone needs an ECG - but those with risk factors like age, female sex, or kidney disease absolutely do. Here’s who should be screened and why.
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30-Month Stay: How Patent Litigation Delays Generic Drug Approval
The 30-month stay under the Hatch-Waxman Act lets brand drug companies delay generic approval by triggering patent lawsuits. While designed to protect innovation, it's often used to extend monopolies, costing consumers billions annually.
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