Category: Medical Topics - Page 2
Gene Therapy and Drug Interactions: Unique Safety Challenges
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- Jan, 26 2026
Gene therapy can permanently alter your biology, but its interactions with common drugs remain poorly understood. From immune reactions to delayed cancer risks, the safety challenges are unlike anything in traditional medicine.
FDA Orange Book: How Approved Generic Drugs Are Listed
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- Jan, 26 2026
The FDA Orange Book lists approved generic drugs and their therapeutic equivalence to brand-name medications. Learn how generics are approved, what TE codes mean, and how to use the database to save on prescriptions.
High-Potassium Foods and Blood Pressure Medications: What You Need to Know
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- Jan, 24 2026
Learn how high-potassium foods interact with common blood pressure medications like ACE inhibitors and ARBs. Understand the risks of hyperkalemia and how to safely eat more potassium without dangerous side effects.
How to Translate Medication Names and Doses for Foreign Pharmacies
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- Jan, 21 2026
Learn how to accurately translate medication names and dosages for foreign pharmacies to avoid dangerous errors while traveling. Know the active ingredients, use trusted tools, and prepare ahead for safe access to your prescriptions abroad.
Global Medication Safety: How Different Countries Regulate Drugs
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- Jan, 20 2026
Different countries regulate drugs in vastly different ways-some prioritize speed, others safety. The FDA, EMA, Health Canada, and TGA each have unique rules that affect what medicines you can access and how safe they really are.
How to Identify High-Alert Medications Requiring Double Checks in Clinical Settings
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- Jan, 18 2026
Learn how to identify high-alert medications that require independent double checks to prevent deadly errors. Understand which drugs are most dangerous, how to perform true double checks, and why overuse weakens safety.
Celiac Disease in Children: How Growth, Testing, and Diet Adherence Are Connected
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- Jan, 17 2026
Celiac disease in children often shows up as growth delay, not digestive symptoms. Early testing and strict gluten-free diet can fully reverse growth problems. Learn how diagnosis works, what diet adherence really means, and how to track progress.
Managing Diuretics and Hypokalemia in Heart Failure Patients: Practical Tips
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- Jan, 16 2026
Diuretics help manage fluid in heart failure but often cause dangerous low potassium. Learn how to prevent and treat hypokalemia with potassium supplements, MRAs, SGLT2 inhibitors, and smart dosing strategies.
Weight Loss Medications: GLP-1 Agonists vs. Older Drugs
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- Jan, 15 2026
GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Zepbound offer powerful weight loss but come with high costs and side effects. Older drugs like orlistat and Qsymia are cheaper and easier to take - but less effective. Here's how they compare and who should choose what.
Acetaminophen and NSAIDs in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know by Trimester
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- Jan, 14 2026
Learn the safest pain relief options during pregnancy by trimester. Acetaminophen is safe throughout; NSAIDs like ibuprofen must be avoided after 20 weeks. Know the risks, benefits, and what to do if you’ve taken the wrong medicine.
