Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease that attacks joints and can damage organs. Biologic therapies target specific immune signals to reduce inflammation and prevent joint damage. Early treatment is critical to avoid permanent harm.
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Athletes on blood thinners face higher bleeding risks during sports. Learn how DOACs, timing doses, and sport classification can help you stay active safely without increasing clot risk.
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Learn how to spot counterfeit drugs before taking them. Simple steps like checking packaging, scanning QR codes, and avoiding unverified online pharmacies can prevent dangerous fake medicines from harming you or your loved ones.
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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 - when misused. Practical tips for patients and caregivers.
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Creatine raises creatinine levels, which can falsely suggest kidney damage. Learn how to monitor kidney function accurately if you're taking creatine - especially if you're on kidney medications.
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Learn how to tell apart tension, migraine, and cluster headaches-what they feel like, how long they last, and how to treat them. Stop guessing and start getting the right care.
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Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) causes gait problems, memory issues, and bladder control loss - often mistaken for aging or dementia. But unlike Alzheimer’s, NPH can be reversed with shunt surgery. Learn the signs, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Insulin therapy helps control diabetes but often causes hypoglycemia and weight gain. Learn how to manage these side effects with modern insulins, diet, monitoring, and new medications like GLP-1 agonists.
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Learn how to track global medication safety updates through WHO alerts, #MedSafetyWeek, Yellow Card reporting, and ISMP best practices. Stay informed, report side effects, and help prevent drug-related harm.
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Grapefruit can dangerously increase levels of many medications, including statins and blood pressure drugs, by blocking a key enzyme in the gut. Even small amounts can cause serious side effects. Know which drugs are affected and what to do instead.
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As of 2025, over 270 medications are in short supply in the U.S., including IV fluids, chemotherapy drugs, antibiotics, and ADHD meds. Learn which drugs are hardest to find, why shortages persist, and how to protect yourself.
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Paragraph IV patent challenges let generic drug makers legally fight brand drug patents before they expire. This system, created by the Hatch-Waxman Act, saves consumers billions and drives 90% of U.S. prescriptions to generics.
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