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DPP-4 Inhibitors: Pancreatitis Risk and Other Serious Side Effects You Need to Know

DPP-4 Inhibitors: Pancreatitis Risk and Other Serious Side Effects You Need to Know
10 December 2025 Shaun Franks

DPP-4 inhibitors help control type 2 diabetes but carry a small but real risk of acute pancreatitis. Learn the symptoms, who’s most at risk, and what alternatives exist.

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Big Pharma Blocks Cheaper Drugs

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Big Pharma Blocks Cheaper Drugs
9 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Big Pharma uses legal loopholes like product hopping and REMS abuse to block generic drugs, keeping prices high. Learn how antitrust laws are being used to fight back-and why patients are paying billions more than they should.

Gastric Ulcers from Corticosteroids: What You Really Need to Know About Prevention and Monitoring

Gastric Ulcers from Corticosteroids: What You Really Need to Know About Prevention and Monitoring
8 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Corticosteroids alone rarely cause gastric ulcers. Learn when PPIs are actually needed, what symptoms to watch for, and why routine stomach protection may do more harm than good.

GERD Management: Diet, Lifestyle, and Acid Reflux Medications

GERD Management: Diet, Lifestyle, and Acid Reflux Medications
7 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Learn how to manage GERD effectively through diet changes, lifestyle adjustments, and the right medications. Discover what works, what doesn't, and when surgery might be necessary.

Hair Loss from Immunosuppressants: Causes and What You Can Do

Hair Loss from Immunosuppressants: Causes and What You Can Do
6 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Hair loss from immunosuppressants is common, especially with drugs like tacrolimus. Learn why it happens, which medications cause it, and proven ways to manage it without risking your health.

Muscle Aches from Statins: What Really Helps and What to Avoid

Muscle Aches from Statins: What Really Helps and What to Avoid
5 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Muscle aches from statins are common but often misunderstood. Learn what's really causing the pain, how to tell if it's serious, and what actually works to manage it without risking your heart health.

Pharmacy Workflow and Error Prevention Systems Explained

Pharmacy Workflow and Error Prevention Systems Explained
4 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Pharmacy workflow and error prevention systems use automation, barcode scanning, and EHR integration to cut medication errors by up to 90%. Learn how these tools make pharmacies safer, faster, and more accurate for patients and staff.

High-Dose Statins After Stroke: What You Need to Know About Benefits and Risks

High-Dose Statins After Stroke: What You Need to Know About Benefits and Risks
4 December 2025 Shaun Franks

High-dose statins after stroke can reduce recurrent stroke risk by 16%, but increase brain bleeding risk. Learn who benefits, who should avoid them, and what to do if you have side effects.

Post-Transplant Infections: How to Prevent, Vaccinate, and Monitor After Kidney Transplant

Post-Transplant Infections: How to Prevent, Vaccinate, and Monitor After Kidney Transplant
3 December 2025 Shaun Franks

After a kidney transplant, infections are a major threat-but preventable. Learn how vaccines, antiviral meds, daily habits, and monitoring can protect your new organ and save your life.

International Perspectives on NTI Generics: Regulatory Approaches Compared

International Perspectives on NTI Generics: Regulatory Approaches Compared
2 December 2025 Shaun Franks

NTI generics require stricter regulation than regular generics due to their narrow safety margin. This article compares how the FDA, EMA, Canada, and Japan handle approval, bioequivalence, and substitution rules for drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine.

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors: How to Manage Gas, Bloating, and Diarrhea Side Effects

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors: How to Manage Gas, Bloating, and Diarrhea Side Effects
1 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors like acarbose help control post-meal blood sugar but often cause gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Learn how to manage these side effects and when to consider alternatives.

Celiac Disease and Liver Abnormalities: How Gluten Triggers Liver Issues

Celiac Disease and Liver Abnormalities: How Gluten Triggers Liver Issues
1 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Celiac disease can cause elevated liver enzymes and fatty liver, often before gut symptoms appear. A strict gluten-free diet reverses most liver abnormalities in 12-18 months, but processed gluten-free foods may worsen fatty liver. Screening is key for early intervention.