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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Fiber supplements can block absorption of key medications like thyroid drugs, blood thinners, and antibiotics. Learn the right timing-1 hour before or 2-4 hours after-to avoid dangerous interactions and keep your meds working.
Green tea extract can interfere with medications like blood pressure drugs, statins, and chemotherapy. Learn which interactions are dangerous, why supplements are riskier than tea, and what to do if you're taking both.