SSRIs during pregnancy carry small risks, but untreated depression poses greater dangers. Learn which antidepressants are safest, what the real data says about birth defects and long-term outcomes, and how to make the best choice for you and your baby.
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Medication errors are common in both hospitals and retail pharmacies, but the types, causes, and consequences differ. Learn how errors happen in each setting and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Learn how to safely calculate pediatric medication doses using weight-based calculations. Understand mg/kg dosing, unit conversions, concentration pitfalls, and how to avoid life-threatening errors.
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Generics can cut medicine costs by 80%, yet billions in low-income countries still can't access them. This is why - and what’s being done to fix it.
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Managing therapeutic equivalence in combination drugs requires more than matching active ingredients. Dose differences, inactive ingredients, and narrow therapeutic index drugs can lead to serious risks-even when generics are labeled equivalent.
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HER2-positive breast cancer, once aggressive and hard to treat, now has multiple targeted therapies that improve survival and quality of life. Learn how trastuzumab, T-DXd, tucatinib, and other drugs work, their side effects, and what’s next in treatment.
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Debunking common health myths like drinking eight glasses of water daily, sugar causing hyperactivity, and brain usage myths helps patients make better decisions. Science, not folklore, should guide health choices.
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Slim Trim Active (Orlistat) blocks fat absorption but causes digestive side effects. Compare it to Saxenda, Wegovy, Contrave, and lifestyle changes to find what actually works for long-term weight loss.
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Opioid-induced nausea affects up to one-third of patients, but most cases resolve within a week. Learn which antiemetics work, which don’t, and how to avoid dangerous interactions without overmedicating.
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Preparing medications for pilgrimages and treks at high altitudes is critical for safety. Learn which drugs to carry, how to store them, and how to avoid life-threatening altitude sickness before your journey.
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