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Interchangeability: When Biosimilars Can Be Substituted Automatically in the U.S.
Interchangeable biosimilars can be automatically substituted at the pharmacy in the U.S., but only if approved by the FDA and allowed by state law. Learn how this works, which drugs qualify, and what patients need to know.
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Nutrition During Chemotherapy: How to Manage Nausea and Maintain Weight
Learn how to manage nausea and prevent weight loss during chemotherapy with practical, evidence-based nutrition tips. Discover what to eat, what to avoid, and how to get enough protein and calories when your appetite is gone.
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Cancer Pain Management: Opioids, Nerve Blocks, and Integrative Care
Cancer pain management combines opioids, nerve blocks, and integrative therapies to relieve pain effectively. Learn how each approach works, their pros and cons, and how to build a personalized plan that improves quality of life.
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Gallstones: Understanding Biliary Colic, Cholecystitis, and When Surgery Is Needed
Learn how gallstones cause biliary colic and cholecystitis, why surgery is often the best solution, and what to expect before and after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Real data, real outcomes.
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Nocebo Effect and Statin Side Effects: Why Most Symptoms Aren’t From the Drug
Most people who blame statins for muscle pain are actually experiencing the nocebo effect - where expectations cause symptoms. Research shows 90% of side effects are tied to fear, not the drug. Learn how to tell the difference and get back on track.
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Antipsychotics and Stroke Risk in Seniors with Dementia: What Doctors Won’t Always Tell You
Antipsychotics increase stroke risk by 80% in seniors with dementia, yet are still widely prescribed. Learn why these drugs are dangerous, what alternatives exist, and how families can protect loved ones.
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Steroid-Induced Acne and Skin Changes: Topical and Lifestyle Solutions
Steroid-induced acne appears as uniform red bumps on the chest and back after starting corticosteroids or anabolic steroids. Learn effective topical treatments like tretinoin and antifungal shampoos, oral options, and lifestyle changes to clear breakouts without stopping essential medication.
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Floaters After Cataract Surgery: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Floaters after cataract surgery are common and usually harmless. Learn what’s normal, when to worry, and how to tell the difference between harmless floaters and signs of a serious eye problem.
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Acute Bronchitis: How to Care for Your Cough and Why Antibiotics Usually Won't Help
Most cases of acute bronchitis are viral and don't need antibiotics. Learn how to manage your cough safely with rest, honey, hydration, and proven remedies - and why antibiotics can do more harm than good.
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Pitavastatin and Diabetes Risk: What You Need to Know About Its Metabolic Effects
Pitavastatin offers effective cholesterol control with a lower risk of raising blood sugar than other statins. Learn why it's becoming the preferred choice for people with prediabetes or metabolic syndrome.
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