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Autoimmune Flares: Common Triggers, Proven Prevention Tactics, and How to Act Fast
Autoimmune flares are sudden, severe worsening of symptoms caused by immune system overactivity. Learn the top 7 triggers, proven prevention strategies, and how early action can cut flare severity by up to 60%.
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How Insurance Plans Use Generic Drugs to Cut Prescription Costs
Insurance plans use generic drugs to cut prescription costs through tiered formularies, mandatory substitution, and step therapy. While generics save billions, patients often don't see the full savings due to opaque PBM pricing practices.
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Litigation in Generic Pharmaceutical Markets: How Patent Disputes Delay Affordable Medicines
Patent litigation in generic drug markets is delaying affordable medicines. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act, Orange Book listings, and serial lawsuits are keeping prices high - and what’s being done to fix it.
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Allergy Action Plan: Medications to Carry and When to Use Them
An allergy action plan saves lives by clearly stating which medications to use during a reaction. Epinephrine is the only treatment for anaphylaxis-know when and how to use it, what to carry, and what to avoid.
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How Culture Shapes What We Accept - Even When It’s Generic
Culture shapes whether people accept even the most basic health tools - from generic meds to digital apps. Understanding cultural norms like trust, family roles, and uncertainty can make or break adoption rates.
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HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Targeted Therapies Explained
HER2-positive breast cancer, once aggressive, is now highly treatable with targeted therapies like trastuzumab, T-DXd, and tucatinib. Learn how these drugs work, their side effects, and why HER2-low is changing treatment for millions.
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Tendinopathy Treatment: How Eccentric Training and Injections Really Work
Eccentric training is the most effective treatment for tendinopathy, with studies showing up to 80% improvement in pain and function. Injections offer short-term relief but don't rebuild tendons. Learn how to do it right and why most people fail.
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Chronic Opioid-Induced Nausea: Diet, Hydration, and Medication Options That Actually Work
Chronic opioid-induced nausea affects up to one-third of long-term users. Learn practical diet, hydration, and medication strategies that actually work - backed by patient data and clinical research.
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Non-formulary generics: what to do when your insurance denies coverage
When your insurance denies coverage for a generic drug, you're not out of options. Learn how to appeal a non-formulary denial with proven steps, doctor tips, and real data on approval rates and costs.
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QT Prolongation and Sudden Cardiac Death from Medications: Key Risk Factors You Need to Know
QT prolongation from medications can lead to sudden cardiac death - but it's often preventable. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, who's most vulnerable, and what steps you can take to stay safe.
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How to Understand Boxed Warning Label Changes Over Time
Boxed warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs. Learn how these warnings evolve over time, why they change, and how to track updates to protect patient safety.
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Topical Analgesics: Lidocaine, Capsaicin, and NSAID Gels for Localized Pain Relief
Topical analgesics like lidocaine patches, capsaicin creams, and NSAID gels offer targeted pain relief with fewer side effects than oral meds. Learn how each works, who they help most, and how to use them right.
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