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Archive: 2026/02

UK Substitution Laws: How NHS Policies Are Changing Generic Medicines and Care Delivery

UK Substitution Laws: How NHS Policies Are Changing Generic Medicines and Care Delivery

UK NHS substitution laws have changed how generic medicines are dispensed and where care is delivered. Since 2025, digital-only pharmacies and community-based care are replacing hospital services-with mixed results.

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Isoniazid Interactions: Hepatotoxicity and Multiple Drug Effects

Isoniazid Interactions: Hepatotoxicity and Multiple Drug Effects

Isoniazid is a cornerstone of TB treatment but carries a significant risk of liver damage, especially when combined with rifampin or in slow acetylators. Learn how genetics, drug interactions, and monitoring can prevent serious side effects.

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How to Read FDA Drug Labels: Understanding Key Information Sections

How to Read FDA Drug Labels: Understanding Key Information Sections

Learn how to read the FDA drug label to understand critical safety info, dosing, interactions, and warnings. Know what each section means and how to use it for safer medication use.

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Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Who Qualifies and What to Expect

Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Who Qualifies and What to Expect

Cochlear implant candidacy has changed dramatically since 2023. You no longer need to be completely deaf to qualify. If hearing aids aren't helping you understand speech, you may be a candidate - and getting evaluated now could prevent long-term isolation.

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DSCSA Track-and-Trace: How the U.S. Is Fighting Counterfeit Drugs

DSCSA Track-and-Trace: How the U.S. Is Fighting Counterfeit Drugs

The DSCSA track-and-trace system is the U.S. government's solution to stop counterfeit drugs from reaching patients. With mandatory serialization and electronic verification, it’s cutting fake medication by 95% - but compliance is still a challenge for small pharmacies.

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Autoimmune Hepatitis Diagnosis and Treatment: Steroids & Azathioprine Guide

Autoimmune Hepatitis Diagnosis and Treatment: Steroids & Azathioprine Guide

Autoimmune hepatitis is a serious liver condition where the immune system attacks liver cells. This article explains how it's diagnosed through blood tests and biopsies, why steroid and azathioprine combo is standard treatment, common side effects, and what to expect long-term. Updated with 2025 EASL guidelines.

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IBD Biologics Explained: Anti-TNF, Anti-Integrin, and IL-12/23 Inhibitors

IBD Biologics Explained: Anti-TNF, Anti-Integrin, and IL-12/23 Inhibitors

IBD biologics like anti-TNF, anti-integrin, and IL-12/23 inhibitors offer targeted treatment for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Learn how they work, compare effectiveness, side effects, and real patient experiences.

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Jet Lag and Time-Released Medication Dosing Across Time Zones: What Actually Works

Jet Lag and Time-Released Medication Dosing Across Time Zones: What Actually Works

Time-released melatonin doesn't work for jet lag-here's why immediate-release melatonin, taken at the right time, is the only effective solution backed by science and real traveler results.

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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Modern Treatment Strategies and Latest Clinical Trials

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Modern Treatment Strategies and Latest Clinical Trials

Triple-negative breast cancer is aggressive and hard to treat, but new therapies like immunotherapy, PARP inhibitors, and personalized vaccines are changing outcomes. Learn the latest treatment strategies and clinical trials for 2025-2026.

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