Category: Health & Medicine

Stroke and Recovery: Effective Rehabilitation After Brain Injury

Cheryl Moran
December 4, 2025
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Stroke recovery isn't just about healing-it's about relearning, adapting, and rebuilding. Learn how neuroplasticity, targeted therapy, and teamwork drive real recovery after brain injury.

Obesity Pathophysiology: How Appetite and Metabolism Go Wrong

Cheryl Moran
December 3, 2025
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Obesity isn't just about overeating-it's a biological malfunction in appetite control and metabolism. Learn how hormones, brain circuits, and genetics drive weight gain and why weight loss is so hard to maintain.

Clotting Disorders and Anticoagulation: Understanding INR, DOACs, and Safety

Cheryl Moran
December 2, 2025
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Understand how INR monitoring, DOACs, and safety risks shape anticoagulation therapy for clotting disorders. Learn which drugs work best, how to manage bleeding risks, and what to ask your doctor.

How Flibanserin Affects Sleep Quality and Insomnia

Cheryl Moran
December 1, 2025
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Flibanserin affects sleep by altering brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, leading to insomnia or excessive drowsiness in many users. Learn how it impacts rest and what to do if your sleep suffers.

International Generic Drug Prices: How U.S. Costs Compare Globally

Cheryl Moran
November 30, 2025
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U.S. generic drug prices are among the lowest in the world, but brand-name drugs cost 3 to 4 times more than elsewhere. Learn why the system works this way - and what it means for your prescriptions.

Decongestants and Blood Pressure Medications: What You Need to Know About the Hidden Risks

Cheryl Moran
November 29, 2025
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Decongestants like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine can raise blood pressure and interfere with hypertension meds. Learn which OTC cold medicines to avoid and safer alternatives for nasal congestion.

Pharmacist Role with Biosimilars: Counseling and Substitution

Cheryl Moran
November 28, 2025
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Pharmacists play a vital role in helping patients understand and accept biosimilars. With proper counseling and adherence to substitution laws, they can drive cost savings and improve access to life-saving biologic treatments.

Nerve Blocks and RFA: What You Need to Know About Interventional Pain Procedures

Cheryl Moran
November 27, 2025
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Nerve blocks provide temporary pain relief, while RFA offers longer-lasting results by disabling pain-signaling nerves. Learn how these interventional procedures work, who benefits most, and what to expect before and after treatment.

FDA Orange Book: Where to Find Patent Expiration Dates for Generic Drugs

Cheryl Moran
November 26, 2025
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Find patent expiration dates in the FDA Orange Book to predict when generic drugs will launch. Learn how to navigate the system, spot exclusivity extensions, and avoid common mistakes that delay market entry.

Deprescribing Research: What Happens When You Reduce Medications in Older Adults

Cheryl Moran
November 25, 2025
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Deprescribing research shows reducing unnecessary medications in older adults can lower falls, improve mental clarity, and cut hospital visits. Learn how it works, who benefits, and what the latest evidence says.

Tendering Systems in Europe: How Generic Purchasing Works Across the EU

Cheryl Moran
November 24, 2025
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Europe's tendering systems ensure fair, transparent, and cost-effective purchasing of generic medicines across public health systems. Learn how MEAT evaluations, framework agreements, and digital tools shape affordable drug access.

Beta-Blockers: How Different Types Interact and Why Drug Choice Matters

Cheryl Moran
November 23, 2025
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Beta-blockers vary widely in how they work and who they're best for. Learn how propranolol, carvedilol, nebivolol, and others differ in effects, side effects, and clinical use.

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