Author: Thomas Barrett

/hirsutism-in-pcos-how-antiandrogens-help-reduce-unwanted-hair 15 December 2025

Hirsutism in PCOS: How Antiandrogens Help Reduce Unwanted Hair

Hirsutism in PCOS is caused by high androgens. Antiandrogens like spironolactone and finasteride can reduce unwanted hair, but they're not first-line. Learn how they work, what to expect, and the best combination strategies.

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/chemotherapy-and-drug-interactions-in-cancer-patients-what-you-need-to-know 13 December 2025

Chemotherapy and Drug Interactions in Cancer Patients: What You Need to Know

Chemotherapy remains a cornerstone of cancer treatment, but drug interactions can be dangerous. Learn how common medications, supplements, and foods affect chemo safety and effectiveness-and what you must do to protect your treatment.

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/tricyclic-antidepressant-side-effects-amitriptyline-nortriptyline-and-other-tcas-explained 12 December 2025

Tricyclic Antidepressant Side Effects: Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, and Other TCAs Explained

Amitriptyline and nortriptyline are still used for depression and nerve pain, but they come with serious side effects like dry mouth, dizziness, heart risks, and cognitive issues. Learn how they work, who should avoid them, and how to use them safely.

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/alternative-cholesterol-medications-ezetimibe-and-bempedoic-acid-for-statin-intolerant-patients 11 December 2025

Alternative Cholesterol Medications: Ezetimibe and Bempedoic Acid for Statin-Intolerant Patients

Ezetimibe and bempedoic acid are proven, non-statin options for lowering LDL cholesterol in people who can't tolerate statins. Both reduce heart risk, with ezetimibe being affordable and bempedoic acid offering proven cardiovascular benefits.

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/hbv-reactivation-how-biologics-and-chemotherapy-trigger-liver-danger-and-how-to-stop-it 9 December 2025

HBV Reactivation: How Biologics and Chemotherapy Trigger Liver Danger - And How to Stop It

HBV reactivation can cause fatal liver damage during chemotherapy or biologic therapy. Screening for hepatitis B and starting antivirals before treatment can reduce reactivation risk from over 50% to under 5%.

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/quality-assurance-units-why-independent-oversight-is-non-negotiable-in-production 8 December 2025

Quality Assurance Units: Why Independent Oversight Is Non-Negotiable in Production

Quality assurance units must operate independently from production to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. Learn why separation is legally required, how failures lead to recalls, and what it takes to build a truly independent quality system.

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/mail-order-pharmacy-generic-practices-what-you-need-to-know-about-quality 7 December 2025

Mail-Order Pharmacy Generic Practices: What You Need to Know About Quality

Mail-order pharmacies dispense 90% of all generic prescriptions in the U.S. with strict quality controls that often exceed retail standards. Learn how temperature tracking, packaging, and accreditation keep your meds safe-no matter how far they travel.

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/how-to-coordinate-school-nurses-for-daily-pediatric-medications-a-practical-guide-for-schools 6 December 2025

How to Coordinate School Nurses for Daily Pediatric Medications: A Practical Guide for Schools

Learn how school nurses coordinate daily pediatric medications safely and legally using the Five Rights, proper delegation, electronic documentation, and emergency protocols to protect students with chronic conditions.

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/switching-from-brand-to-authorized-generic-practical-tips-for-patients 5 December 2025

Switching from Brand to Authorized Generic: Practical Tips for Patients

Learn how to switch from a brand-name drug to an authorized generic - the same medicine at a lower price. Get practical tips on identifying, accessing, and switching safely with FDA-approved options.

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/multiple-generics-how-competitors-enter-after-the-first-generic-market-entrant 4 December 2025

Multiple Generics: How Competitors Enter After the First Generic Market Entrant

After the first generic enters the market, a cascade of competitors follows, triggering massive price drops. Learn how authorized generics, PBM contracts, and manufacturing bottlenecks shape the chaotic race to dominate generic drug markets.

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