Category: Health and Medicine - Page 3
Bacterial vs. Viral Infections: What You Need to Know About Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Learn the key differences between bacterial and viral infections, how to spot them, why antibiotics don't work on viruses, and what treatments actually help. Understand when to seek care and how to avoid contributing to antibiotic resistance.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Understanding Acute Weakness and IVIG Treatment
Guillain-Barré Syndrome causes rapid muscle weakness and requires urgent treatment. IVIG is the most effective first-line therapy, cutting recovery time in half when started early. Learn how it works, who benefits, and what to expect.
How to Compare Generic Manufacturers and Pill Appearance: A Practical Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Learn how to safely compare generic drug manufacturers and identify pill appearance changes. Understand bioequivalence, imprint codes, and when to ask for consistency in your prescription.
FDA Generic Approval Changes 2023-2025: What Manufacturers and Patients Need to Know
The FDA has overhauled generic drug approval rules from 2023 to 2025, prioritizing U.S.-made medications to fix supply chain gaps. Learn how the new pilot program speeds approvals, impacts prices, and affects patients and manufacturers.
How to Check FDA Drug Shortage Database for Medication Availability
Learn how to check the FDA Drug Shortage Database to find out if your medication is available. Get step-by-step guidance on using the official tool to avoid treatment delays due to drug shortages.
Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Ratings
The Orange Book database is the FDA's official list of approved small-molecule drugs with patent and therapeutic equivalence data, enabling generic drug competition and saving billions in healthcare costs.
Cost-Saving Strategies While Maintaining Medication Safety in Healthcare
Discover proven ways to cut medication costs without risking patient safety. Learn how pharmacist-led care, generics, and simple communication tools save money and prevent dangerous errors.
Behavioral Economics: Why Patients Choose Certain Drugs Over Others
Behavioral economics explains why patients often choose expensive drugs over cheaper alternatives, not due to logic, but because of psychological biases like loss aversion, confirmation bias, and social influence. Learn how small nudges can dramatically improve medication adherence.
Social Media Education: Using Digital Platforms to Empower Patients with Generic Health Information
Social media is transforming how patients understand generic medications. Learn how Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook are helping people make smarter, safer choices with their prescriptions - without the jargon.
Cirrhosis Nutrition: How to Get Enough Protein to Preserve Muscle and Improve Survival
Cirrhosis increases your need for protein to prevent muscle loss and improve survival. Learn how much to eat, what sources work best, and why timing matters more than you think.