Are Generic Drugs Really Just as Good as Brand-Name Medications? The Truth Behind the Price Difference
Martyn F. Jan. 3 10Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients as brand-name medications and are held to the same FDA standards. They work just as well for most people and save billions annually. Here’s what you need to know before switching.
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Taking Your Medications Correctly
Martyn F. Jan. 2 11Talking openly with your doctor about taking your medications can improve your health, prevent hospital visits, and save money. Learn how to have honest, effective conversations that lead to better adherence and real results.
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Esophageal Motility Disorders: Understanding Dysphagia and High-Resolution Manometry
Martyn F. Jan. 1 13Esophageal motility disorders cause dysphagia due to faulty muscle contractions. High-resolution manometry is the key diagnostic tool, with the Chicago Classification guiding accurate diagnosis and treatment of conditions like achalasia and jackhammer esophagus.
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Warfarin and Vitamin K: How Consistent Eating Keeps Your INR Stable
Martyn F. Dec. 31 13Warfarin works best when vitamin K intake stays steady. Learn how to eat the same amount of greens every day-not less-to keep your INR in range and avoid dangerous spikes or drops.
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Fluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risks
Martyn F. Dec. 30 11Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin carry a serious risk of tendon rupture, especially in older adults and those on steroids. Learn who’s most at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and why these drugs should be a last resort.
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Anaphylaxis: Recognizing the Signs and Using Epinephrine Immediately
Martyn F. Dec. 29 11Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate epinephrine. Learn the signs, how to use an auto-injector, why delays are deadly, and what to do after treatment.
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Balance Rehabilitation: Vestibular Exercises to Prevent Falls and Regain Stability
Martyn F. Dec. 27 15Vestibular rehabilitation exercises help restore balance, reduce dizziness, and prevent falls by retraining your brain to process inner ear signals. Proven to improve balance by 73% and cut fall risk by 53%.
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Turmeric and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Interaction
Martyn F. Dec. 25 8Turmeric supplements can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Real cases show INR levels spiking to life-threatening levels. Avoid turmeric supplements if you're on anticoagulants.
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How Humidity and Heat Speed Up Medication Expiration
Martyn F. Dec. 24 14Heat and humidity can destroy medicine long before its expiration date. Learn which drugs are most at risk, how to spot damage, and where to store them safely to stay protected.
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How TRIPS Treaty Obligations Limit Access to Generic Medicines
Martyn F. Dec. 22 12The TRIPS Agreement enforces strict pharmaceutical patents that block affordable generic medicines in low-income countries. Despite legal flexibilities, political pressure and complex rules make access nearly impossible - leaving billions without life-saving drugs.
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Psychiatric Medications: Class Interactions and Dangerous Combinations
Psychiatric drug interactions can be life-threatening. Learn which combinations-like SSRIs with MAO inhibitors or lithium with NSAIDs-carry the highest risks, how to spot serotonin syndrome, and what steps you and your care team can take to stay safe.
Blepharitis: How Warm Compresses Relieve Eyelid Inflammation
Blepharitis causes crusty, irritated eyelids but can be managed with daily warm compresses. Learn how heat, massage, and hygiene reduce symptoms without medication.
Warfarin and Vitamin K: How Consistent Eating Keeps Your INR Stable
Warfarin works best when vitamin K intake stays steady. Learn how to eat the same amount of greens every day-not less-to keep your INR in range and avoid dangerous spikes or drops.