Category: Health and Medicine - Page 2

28 Dec

Pomegranate Juice and Medication Metabolism: What You Need to Know

Pomegranate juice may interfere with how your body processes certain medications, especially warfarin. Learn which drugs are at risk, what the science really says, and how to stay safe without giving up your favorite drink.

24 Dec

Sleep Apnea and Heart Risk: How Untreated Breathing Problems Raise Blood Pressure and Trigger Arrhythmias

Sleep apnea doesn't just disrupt sleep-it raises blood pressure, triggers dangerous heart rhythms, and increases heart attack risk. Learn how untreated breathing problems silently damage your heart and what you can do to stop it.

23 Dec

Liver Cancer Risk After SVR: Why Surveillance Doesn't Stop After Hepatitis C Cure

Even after curing hepatitis C, liver cancer risk remains for those with prior scarring. Learn who needs ongoing surveillance, why guidelines differ, and what steps to take now to protect your liver.

20 Dec

Clinical Trial Data vs Real-World Side Effects: What You Need to Know

Clinical trials reveal basic side effects, but real-world data uncovers hidden risks. Learn how FDA-approved drug safety profiles differ from what patients actually experience-and what you need to know.

17 Dec

Pharmacokinetic Studies: The Real Standard for Proving Generic Drug Equivalence

Pharmacokinetic studies are the main method used to prove generic drugs work like brand-name versions, but they’re not perfect. Learn how they work, where they fall short, and what’s changing in drug approval.

16 Dec

Opioid Monitoring During Treatment: How Urine Drug Screens and Risk Stratification Improve Safety

Urine drug screens and risk stratification are essential for safe opioid treatment. Learn how testing works, why false negatives happen, and how clinicians use risk scores to prevent overdose.

12 Dec

Fertility and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know About Medication Risks and Planning

Immunosuppressants can affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Learn which drugs are safe, which to avoid, and how to plan ahead for a healthy pregnancy while managing autoimmune disease or transplant recovery.

10 Dec

Generic Prescribing Incentives: How States Push Doctors and Pharmacies to Choose Cheaper Drugs

States use copay differentials, pharmacist substitution rules, and preferred drug lists to push doctors and patients toward cheaper generic medications. These policies save billions but face challenges from rebate systems and supply shortages.

7 Dec

Graves’ Disease: Understanding Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism and the Role of PTU Treatment

Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, driven by autoimmune antibodies. PTU is a key treatment, especially in early pregnancy, but carries liver risks. Learn how it works, who needs it, and what alternatives exist.

6 Dec

Glomerulonephritis: How Your Immune System Attacks Kidney Filters

Glomerulonephritis is an immune system attack on the kidney's filtering units, leading to inflammation, protein loss, and potential kidney failure. Learn the types, symptoms, diagnosis, and new treatments changing patient outcomes.