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Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder and the Hidden Risk of Relapse

Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder and the Hidden Risk of Relapse

Medications for alcohol use disorder can reduce relapse risk, but only when used correctly. Learn how naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram work - and why so many people stop taking them.

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How FDA Approval Costs for Generic Drugs Impact Healthcare Prices

How FDA Approval Costs for Generic Drugs Impact Healthcare Prices

FDA approval costs for generic drugs are rising, delaying access to affordable medications. Learn how user fees, policy changes, and review delays impact drug prices and patient savings.

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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: What You Need to Know

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: What You Need to Know

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis are rare but deadly drug reactions that cause skin and mucous membrane damage. Learn the signs, causes, treatments, and how genetic testing can prevent them.

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Medication Timers and Apps: Tools to Improve Adherence

Medication Timers and Apps: Tools to Improve Adherence

Medication adherence apps use smartphone reminders and tracking to help people take their pills on time. Proven to improve compliance by up to 40%, they're free, easy to use, and work better than pill boxes or SMS alerts.

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Medical Education on Generics: Do Doctors Learn Equivalence?

Medical Education on Generics: Do Doctors Learn Equivalence?

Doctors prescribe generics 90% of the time, but many still doubt their effectiveness. Medical education often ignores bioequivalence science, leading to brand-name habits and patient mistrust. Here’s how to fix it.

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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Risks and How to Prevent It

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Risks and How to Prevent It

MASLD, formerly called NAFLD, affects 1 in 4 adults worldwide and is often silent until it's advanced. Learn the real risks, who's most vulnerable, and how simple lifestyle changes can reverse it before it's too late.

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How to Read Your Prescription Medication Label Correctly

How to Read Your Prescription Medication Label Correctly

Learn how to read your prescription label step by step to avoid dangerous mistakes. Understand medication names, strengths, dosing instructions, and safety warnings so you take your medicine correctly every time.

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MS Relapse vs. Pseudorelapse: How to Tell Them Apart and When Steroids Are Needed

MS Relapse vs. Pseudorelapse: How to Tell Them Apart and When Steroids Are Needed

Learn how to tell the difference between a true MS relapse and a pseudorelapse, what triggers each, and why steroids are often unnecessary - and even harmful - for pseudorelapses.

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Black Box Warnings on Antidepressants for Youth: What the Data Really Shows

Black Box Warnings on Antidepressants for Youth: What the Data Really Shows

The FDA's black box warning on antidepressants for youth was meant to prevent suicide, but data shows it may have led to fewer treatments and more suicide attempts. Here's what the evidence really says.

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Why You Should Never Skip Doses: Timing Your Prescription Medication

Why You Should Never Skip Doses: Timing Your Prescription Medication

Skipping prescription medication doses can lead to serious health risks, from antibiotic resistance to heart attacks. Learn why timing matters, which drugs are most sensitive, and practical ways to stay on track.

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Protein-Rich Foods and Medications: How Diet Affects Absorption and Effectiveness

Protein-Rich Foods and Medications: How Diet Affects Absorption and Effectiveness

Protein-rich foods can reduce medication absorption by up to 50%, especially for drugs like levodopa. Learn how to time meals and meds for better effectiveness, avoid common mistakes, and use proven strategies to stay in control.

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Setting Up Medication Reminders and Alarms That Work for Better Adherence

Setting Up Medication Reminders and Alarms That Work for Better Adherence

Learn how to set up medication reminders and alarms that actually work to improve adherence. Discover the best apps, physical backups, caregiver tools, and proven strategies to stop missing doses.

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