Author: Colin Winthrop
- December 22 2025
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Wilson’s Disease: Understanding Copper Accumulation and Chelation Therapy
Wilson’s disease is a rare genetic disorder causing toxic copper buildup in the liver and brain. With early diagnosis and chelation therapy, patients can live normal lives. Learn how copper accumulates, how treatments work, and what to expect.
- December 21 2025
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Bacterial Skin Infections: Impetigo, Cellulitis, and Antibiotics
Impetigo and cellulitis are common bacterial skin infections with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, which antibiotics work, and when to seek urgent care.
- December 20 2025
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European Generic Markets: Regulatory Approaches Across the EU in 2025
Explore how generic drugs are approved across the EU in 2025, including the four regulatory pathways, the impact of the new Pharma Package reforms, and what manufacturers need to know to navigate the system.
- December 19 2025
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Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: How to Diagnose and Treat Samter's Triad
AERD, or Samter's Triad, combines asthma, nasal polyps, and NSAID reactions. Diagnosis requires clinical history and sometimes an aspirin challenge. Aspirin desensitization after surgery is the most effective long-term treatment, reducing polyp recurrence and improving quality of life.
- December 18 2025
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Ascites Management: How Sodium Restriction and Diuretics Really Work
Ascites management relies on sodium control and diuretics, but new evidence challenges old guidelines. Learn what actually works for cirrhosis-related fluid buildup, what to avoid, and how to stay safe while treating it.
- December 17 2025
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Antipsychotics and Stroke Risk in Seniors with Dementia: What Doctors Won’t Always Tell You
Antipsychotics increase stroke risk by up to 80% in seniors with dementia-even after just days of use. Despite FDA black box warnings, these drugs are still widely prescribed. Learn why they're dangerous and what safer alternatives actually work.
- December 15 2025
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Topical Steroids: Safe Use and Skin Thinning Concerns
Topical steroids effectively treat eczema and psoriasis but can cause skin thinning if misused. Learn how to use them safely, avoid side effects, and recognize warning signs of damage.
- December 15 2025
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Understanding Pharmacy Warning Icons on Medication Labels
Pharmacy warning icons on medication labels help prevent dangerous mistakes. Learn what common symbols mean, why people still misunderstand them, and how to stay safe when taking prescription drugs.
- December 14 2025
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Excipients in Generics: How Inactive Ingredients Affect Tolerance and Side Effects
Generic drugs may have the same active ingredient as brand names, but their inactive ingredients-excipients-can cause real side effects like bloating, rashes, or nausea. Learn which ones to watch for and how to protect yourself.
- December 12 2025
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How Advertising Shapes Public Perception of Generic Drugs
Advertising for branded drugs shapes how patients and doctors view generics, often making cheaper, equally effective alternatives seem inferior. Despite scientific proof of equivalence, emotional marketing drives preference for pricier brands.
- December 9 2025
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Current Drug Shortages: Which Medications Are Scarce Today in 2025
As of 2025, over 270 essential medications are in short supply across the U.S., including chemotherapy drugs, IV fluids, and antibiotics. Learn which ones are hardest to find and how shortages are affecting patients and providers.
- December 8 2025
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Prescriber Override: When Doctors Can Require Brand-Name Drugs Instead of Generics
Prescriber override lets doctors require brand-name drugs instead of generics when medically necessary. Learn how DAW-1 codes work, which drugs need overrides, and why documentation errors can put patients at risk.