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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: How to Relieve Ear Pressure and Restore Hearing
Eustachian tube dysfunction causes ear pressure, muffled hearing, and discomfort. Learn how to relieve it with simple home remedies, safe medications, and when to seek medical help for lasting relief.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About New Drug Safety Alerts
Learn how to approach your doctor with confidence when you see a new drug safety alert. Get practical steps to discuss FDA warnings, ask the right questions, and ensure your medication is still safe for you.
Primary Biliary Cholangitis Treatment in 2025: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next
In 2025, PBC treatment has shifted dramatically with the withdrawal of Ocaliva and the approval of seladelpar and elafibranor. Learn how UDCA remains first-line, why new drugs work better, and what patients should know now.
Green Tea and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About Blood Clotting and INR
Green tea can affect warfarin's effectiveness by introducing vitamin K, which counteracts blood thinning. Moderate consumption (1-3 cups daily) is safe, but excessive intake or matcha can lower INR and increase clot risk. Consistency matters more than avoidance.
How to Check Formularies and Preferred Drug Lists Before Prescribing
Learn how to check formularies and preferred drug lists before prescribing to avoid costly coverage surprises. Understand tiers, prior authorization, and tools to ensure patients get the meds they need.
Beers Criteria: Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Older Adults
The Beers Criteria identify medications that pose higher risks than benefits for adults over 65. Learn which drugs to avoid, why they're dangerous, and how to use this guide for safer prescribing and better health outcomes.
International Supply Chains: How Foreign Manufacturing Dependence Is Causing Drug Shortages in 2025
In 2025, drug shortages are worsening because 90% of active ingredients still come from just two countries. Dependence on foreign manufacturing makes supply chains fragile - and patients are paying the price.
Post-Market Studies on Generic Drug Safety: What Happens After Approval
Generic drugs are approved based on bioequivalence, not full safety trials. Post-market studies track real-world side effects, manufacturing flaws, and rare reactions that pre-approval studies miss. Here's how the FDA monitors safety after launch.
Pancreatic Cancer: Early Symptoms and Treatment Advances
Pancreatic cancer often shows no early symptoms, but signs like unexplained weight loss, new-onset diabetes, and jaundice can signal trouble. Learn the latest treatment advances and who should be screened for early detection.
Why Generic Medications Cost Less for Patients and Insurers
Generic medications cost far less than brand-name drugs because they don't need to recoup R&D costs or run expensive marketing campaigns. They're just as safe and effective, and they save patients and insurers hundreds of billions each year.