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Financial toxicity in cancer care means the crushing cost of treatment can lead to debt, skipped meds, and worse health outcomes. Learn who's most at risk and how to get help with co-pays, insurance, and patient assistance programs.

The FDA uses priority and standard review paths for generic drugs. Priority review speeds up approval by two months for first generics, drugs in shortage, or those made in the U.S. This impacts pricing, supply, and patient access.

Learn how to read the NDC number on medication packaging to prevent dangerous dispensing errors. Understand the three segments, format conversions, and verification steps every healthcare provider must follow.

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.

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 (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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.