In 2025, targeted therapies and CAR T-cell treatments are transforming leukemia and lymphoma care, offering deeper remissions and longer survival with fewer side effects than chemotherapy. Learn how these breakthroughs work-and who benefits most.
Category: Health & Medications - Page 5
Learn the real eligibility rules for patient assistance programs from drug companies-how income, insurance, and Medicare affect your chances of getting free or low-cost medications.
Geriatric polypharmacy increases fall risk, hospitalizations, and death in older adults. Learn how targeted deprescribing, pharmacist-led reviews, and clinical tools like STOPP/START can reduce adverse events and improve quality of life.
TIA symptoms disappear quickly, but they’re a deadly warning for stroke. Learn the real signs, why time is critical, and what to do - even if you feel fine.
Pediatric exclusivity is a six-month FDA market protection granted to drugmakers who study their medications in children. It doesn't extend patents but blocks generic approval, making it a powerful tool in pharmaceutical lifecycle strategy.
Learn how to space probiotics and antibiotics correctly to prevent diarrhea and protect your gut. Follow the two-hour rule, choose the right strains, and keep taking probiotics after antibiotics end.
Generic drug exclusivity periods vary widely by country, affecting when affordable versions hit the market. The U.S. offers complex protections including 180-day exclusivity for first challengers, while the EU uses a fixed 8+2+1 model. These rules shape global drug prices and access.
Most ear infections in children clear up on their own. Learn when antibiotics are truly needed, how watchful waiting works, and who benefits from ear tubes - backed by current medical guidelines.
Proving bioequivalence for complex generic drugs like inhalers, creams, and injectables is far harder than for simple pills. Learn why traditional methods fail, how manufacturers reverse-engineer hidden formulas, and what new tools are helping bring these life-saving generics to market.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, progressive liver disease that damages bile ducts, leading to liver failure. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and emerging therapies.
Elderly patients with kidney impairment are at high risk for medication toxicity. Learn how to adjust dosing using CrCl, recognize high-risk drugs, and avoid common errors that lead to falls, confusion, and hospitalization.
Mixing alcohol with prescription drugs can cause deadly side effects-from stopped breathing to liver failure. Learn which medications are most dangerous, who’s at risk, and how to stay safe.