Author: Basil H. Abdullah

Insulin Types and Regimens: How to Choose the Right Diabetes Medication 27 Dec

Insulin Types and Regimens: How to Choose the Right Diabetes Medication

Learn how to choose the right insulin type and regimen for type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Understand rapid-acting, long-acting, and premixed insulins, costs, expert guidelines, and how to avoid common mistakes.

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Patent Challenges and Settlements: How Companies Negotiate Entry 26 Dec

Patent Challenges and Settlements: How Companies Negotiate Entry

Most patent disputes settle before trial. Learn how companies use negotiation, licensing, and cross-technology deals to resolve conflicts without costly litigation.

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PCI vs. CABG: Which Coronary Revascularization Option Is Right for You? 25 Dec

PCI vs. CABG: Which Coronary Revascularization Option Is Right for You?

PCI and CABG are two ways to treat blocked heart arteries. PCI is a quick stent procedure; CABG is open-heart surgery. Which one is right for you depends on your diabetes status, artery complexity, and long-term goals.

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Insomnia in Older Adults: Safer Medication Choices 24 Dec

Insomnia in Older Adults: Safer Medication Choices

Older adults with insomnia need safer sleep options. Learn which medications reduce fall risk and improve sleep without side effects - and which ones to avoid.

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How to Decide When to Replace Expired OTC First-Aid Medications 23 Dec

How to Decide When to Replace Expired OTC First-Aid Medications

Learn which expired OTC first-aid medications are safe to use and which ones can be dangerous. Get clear guidelines on when to replace painkillers, epinephrine, creams, and more - based on science and expert advice.

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How Pharmacists Verify Generic Equivalence: Practice Standards 22 Dec

How Pharmacists Verify Generic Equivalence: Practice Standards

Pharmacists use the FDA’s Orange Book to verify that generic drugs are therapeutically equivalent to brand-name medications. This system ensures safe, legal substitution while saving billions annually.

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Timing Medication Doses: How Administration Time Affects Side Effects 21 Dec

Timing Medication Doses: How Administration Time Affects Side Effects

The time you take your medication can reduce side effects and boost effectiveness. Learn how circadian rhythms impact drugs like statins, blood pressure meds, and insulin-and what you can do to get it right.

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Antihistamines in Pregnancy: What’s Safe and What to Avoid 19 Dec

Antihistamines in Pregnancy: What’s Safe and What to Avoid

Learn which antihistamines are safe during pregnancy and which to avoid. Evidence-based guidance on loratadine, cetirizine, chlorpheniramine, and what to skip for your health and your baby's.

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Quality Problems and Shortages: When Drug Production Must Stop 18 Dec

Quality Problems and Shortages: When Drug Production Must Stop

Quality problems in pharmaceutical manufacturing often force production to halt to ensure patient safety. These stops, though disruptive, prevent dangerous drugs from reaching patients and are a critical part of regulatory compliance and public health.

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OTC Medications Banned Abroad: A Traveler's Essential Reference 17 Dec

OTC Medications Banned Abroad: A Traveler's Essential Reference

Many common OTC medications like Sudafed and Benadryl are banned or restricted abroad. Learn which drugs can get you arrested overseas and how to avoid legal trouble while traveling internationally.

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