Biologic patent protection in the U.S. gives drugmakers 12 years of exclusivity before biosimilars can enter, with complex legal barriers delaying competition. Learn how patent thickets, high development costs, and regulatory hurdles keep prices high and patients waiting.
Antiviral medications treat viral infections like flu, COVID-19, and hepatitis C by blocking virus replication. Effective when taken early, they reduce hospitalizations and can even cure some infections. Learn which drugs work, when to use them, and what to watch out for.
Nurses play a key role in helping patients understand that generic medications are just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs. Learn how they use simple, evidence-based counseling to improve adherence and prevent dangerous misunderstandings.
Learn how pre-medication and safety planning reduce the risk of contrast dye reactions during CT scans and X-rays. Find out who needs it, what works, and what myths to ignore.
Many common medications - from antidepressants to blood pressure pills - can cause sexual side effects like low desire, erectile dysfunction, or delayed orgasm. Learn which drugs are most likely to cause problems and what you can do about it.
Chronic bronchitis causes a persistent cough with mucus and shortness of breath. Quitting smoking is the most effective way to slow it down. Learn proven strategies for managing symptoms, quitting tobacco, and improving lung health with pulmonary rehab and vaccines.
Storing medications in the bathroom exposes them to heat and moisture, which can reduce potency, cause dangerous side effects, and put kids and pets at risk. Learn where to store them safely instead.
Geriatric polypharmacy increases fall risk, hospitalizations, and confusion in older adults. Learn how targeted deprescribing using tools like STOPP/START and pharmacist-led reviews can reduce harm and improve quality of life.
Certain common medications can silently scar your lungs, causing drug-induced pulmonary fibrosis. Learn which drugs pose the risk, how to spot early symptoms, and what to do before it's too late.
Learn how to spot common labeling errors in medical data, ask for corrections effectively, and improve AI model accuracy without needing advanced technical skills.
