Cyclosporine vs. Alternatives: Which Immunosuppressant Is Best?
October 19 2025Author: Adam Kemp
20 Nov
Lipoprotein(a): Understanding Your Genetic Heart Risk and What You Can Do
Lipoprotein(a) is a genetic risk factor for heart disease that's often missed in routine checkups. Learn what it is, who's at risk, and what treatments are on the horizon.
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19 Nov
Dangerous Medical Abbreviations That Cause Prescription Errors
Dangerous medical abbreviations like QD, U, and MS cause preventable medication errors. Learn which ones to avoid, why they're deadly, and how to write prescriptions safely.
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18 Nov
Clinical Outcomes After NTI Generic Switches: What Studies Show
Studies show that switching to generic versions of narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs like warfarin, phenytoin, and cyclosporine can lead to dangerous fluctuations in drug levels. Learn what the evidence says about safety, monitoring, and patient risks.
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17 Nov
Asthma Basics: Types, Triggers, and Inhalers vs. Oral Medications
Learn the key types of asthma, common triggers, and why inhalers are preferred over oral medications for most patients. Understand treatment options, side effects, and new advances in asthma care.
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17 Nov
Fall Risk in Older Adults: Medications That Increase Injury Potential
Many older adults fall because of medications they're taking-antidepressants, benzodiazepines, sleep aids, and even OTC allergy pills. Learn which drugs raise fall risk and how to reduce it safely.
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16 Nov
Heart Valve Diseases: Understanding Stenosis, Regurgitation, and Modern Surgical Treatments
Understand how heart valve stenosis and regurgitation affect your heart, what symptoms to watch for, and the latest surgical options-including TAVR and MitraClip-that can restore your quality of life.
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14 Nov
Multicultural Perspectives on Generics: How Culture Affects Medication Adherence
Cultural beliefs about medication appearance, ingredients, and trust deeply affect whether patients take their generic drugs. Learn how religion, color, language, and labeling impact adherence-and what’s being done to fix it.
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12 Nov
Generic Drug Classifications: Types and Categories Explained
Understand how generic drugs are classified by therapeutic use, mechanism of action, legal schedules, and insurance tiers. Learn why the same drug can be grouped differently-and how this affects your prescriptions and costs.
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10 Nov
Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Psychology Matters More Than Chemistry
Why do some people feel worse on generic drugs even when they're chemically identical to brand names? The answer lies in psychology - not chemistry. Learn how perception shapes effectiveness and what you can do about it.
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9 Nov
Autoimmune Uveitis: Understanding Eye Inflammation and Steroid-Sparing Therapy
Autoimmune uveitis is a serious eye condition caused by the immune system attacking the eye. Steroid-sparing therapies like Humira, methotrexate, and cyclosporine offer safer long-term control, reducing risks like cataracts and glaucoma while preserving vision.
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