Category: Health and Medicine - Page 2

• Evan Moorehouse
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Biologic therapy has transformed Crohn’s disease management by targeting specific immune pathways to reduce inflammation and prevent complications. Learn how these drugs work, which ones are most effective, and what real patients experience.

• Cassius Thornfield
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Biosimilars are the closest thing to generics for complex biologic drugs. Learn how they work, how they differ from traditional generics, and why they’re changing access to expensive treatments like Humira and Herceptin.

• Cassius Thornfield
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Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold without the brand label after patent expiration. They offer identical ingredients to the original, lower prices, and fewer side effects-but they also delay true generic competition. Here’s how they work and what they mean for patients.

• Cassius Thornfield
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Learn how to safely travel with medications in 2025-avoid confiscation, understand international laws, store insulin properly, and get refills abroad. Essential tips for every traveler with prescriptions.

• Cassius Thornfield
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Nasal steroid sprays reduce allergic inflammation by targeting the root cause of symptoms like congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. They’re more effective than antihistamines for comprehensive relief and safe for daily, long-term use when applied correctly.

• Cassius Thornfield
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Chronic kidney disease often has no symptoms until it's advanced. Learn the 5 stages of CKD, how it progresses, and why early detection with simple blood and urine tests can prevent kidney failure.

• Evan Moorehouse
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MAOIs can cause life-threatening hypertensive crisis or serotonin syndrome when mixed with common OTC cold medicines like Sudafed or Robitussin DM. Learn which ingredients to avoid and what’s safe to take instead.

• Evan Moorehouse
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Montelukast is a leukotriene inhibitor used for chronic asthma and allergic rhinitis. It's not a rescue medication but helps reduce inflammation over time, especially for kids and those who struggle with inhalers. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what the real risks are.

• Evan Moorehouse
• 11

Dapsone treats leprosy and dermatitis herpetiformis but has serious side effects. Learn how sulfapyridine, Bactrim, and gluten-free diets compare as safer, effective alternatives.

• Cassius Thornfield
• 8

Generic drug quality issues stem from manufacturing flaws in overseas plants, leading to recalls, shortages, and patient harm. Learn how cGMP violations, poor oversight, and cost pressures create risks-and what you can do to protect yourself.