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APOL1 Genetic Risk and Kidney Disease in People of African Ancestry

APOL1 Genetic Risk and Kidney Disease in People of African Ancestry

APOL1 genetic variants explain most of the increased kidney disease risk in people of African ancestry. Learn how these inherited genes work, who should get tested, and what steps can prevent kidney damage.

Bleeding Risk from SSRIs: How Platelet Dysfunction Increases Bleeding Danger

Bleeding Risk from SSRIs: How Platelet Dysfunction Increases Bleeding Danger

SSRIs can increase bleeding risk by reducing platelet serotonin, leading to easier bruising and internal bleeding. Paroxetine poses the highest risk, while sertraline is safer. Avoid NSAIDs and discuss alternatives with your doctor.

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: How Habituation and Sound Therapy Reduce Tinnitus Distress

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: How Habituation and Sound Therapy Reduce Tinnitus Distress

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) uses habituation and sound therapy to help your brain stop reacting to tinnitus as a threat. Learn how this evidence-based approach works, who it’s for, and what to expect over 12 to 24 months of treatment.

How Age Affects Medication Side Effects and Tolerability in Older Adults

How Age Affects Medication Side Effects and Tolerability in Older Adults

Older adults face higher risks of medication side effects due to changes in kidney, liver, and brain function. Learn how aging alters drug processing, which medications are most dangerous, and what steps you can take to stay safe.

Hyperthyroidism: How Beta-Blockers Help Manage Overactive Thyroid Symptoms

Hyperthyroidism: How Beta-Blockers Help Manage Overactive Thyroid Symptoms

Beta-blockers like propranolol provide fast relief from hyperthyroidism symptoms like rapid heartbeat and tremors while waiting for definitive treatments to work. They don't cure the condition but are essential for symptom control.

Gastroparesis: How to Manage Delayed Gastric Emptying with Diet and Lifestyle Changes

Gastroparesis: How to Manage Delayed Gastric Emptying with Diet and Lifestyle Changes

Gastroparesis causes delayed stomach emptying, leading to nausea, bloating, and early fullness. Learn how diet changes, meal timing, and food texture can manage symptoms and prevent complications like bezoars and malnutrition.

FDA Inspection of Generic Manufacturing Facilities: What to Expect in 2026

FDA Inspection of Generic Manufacturing Facilities: What to Expect in 2026

Understand what happens during an FDA inspection of generic drug manufacturing facilities in 2026, including the six systems reviewed, how to respond to an FDA 483, and how to maintain true CGMP compliance every day.

Medications Never to Put in Household Trash: A Safety List

Medications Never to Put in Household Trash: A Safety List

Some medications are so dangerous they must be flushed down the toilet, not thrown in the trash. Learn which drugs are on the FDA's safety list and how to dispose of them properly to prevent accidental overdose and misuse.

Post-Transplant Life: Recognizing Rejection Signs and Sticking to Your Medication Schedule

Post-Transplant Life: Recognizing Rejection Signs and Sticking to Your Medication Schedule

After a liver transplant, sticking to your medication schedule and recognizing early signs of rejection can mean the difference between long-term survival and graft failure. Learn the real risks, proven strategies, and what modern medicine now offers.

Medical Education on Generics: Do Doctors Learn Equivalence?

Medical Education on Generics: Do Doctors Learn Equivalence?

Despite generics making up 90% of prescriptions, many doctors lack training on bioequivalence. Learn why medical education still falls short-and what’s needed to close the gap.

Idiosyncratic Drug Reactions: Understanding Rare and Unpredictable Side Effects

Idiosyncratic Drug Reactions: Understanding Rare and Unpredictable Side Effects

Idiosyncratic drug reactions are rare, unpredictable side effects that can be life-threatening. Unlike common side effects, they occur in a small number of people due to genetic and immune factors, often weeks after starting a drug. Learn how they’re diagnosed, why they cause drug withdrawals, and what you can do to stay safe.

How to Read Medication Guides for Overdose Warnings and Antidotes

How to Read Medication Guides for Overdose Warnings and Antidotes

Learn how to read your prescription medication guide to find overdose warnings and antidotes like naloxone. Know the signs, where to look, and what to do before it's too late.