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Monitoring Your Health After Switching to Generics

Monitoring Your Health After Switching to Generics

Daniel Whiteside Dec 22 10 Comments

Switching to generic medications is safe for most people, but monitoring your health after the switch helps catch rare issues. Learn what to track, when to worry, and how to work with your doctor to stay in control.

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Blue Light and Sleep: How to Limit Screen Time for Deeper Rest

Blue Light and Sleep: How to Limit Screen Time for Deeper Rest

Daniel Whiteside Dec 21 15 Comments

Blue light from screens suppresses melatonin and delays sleep. Limit screen time 90 minutes before bed, use dim lighting, and avoid phones in the bedroom for deeper, more restful sleep.

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Kidney Transplant: Eligibility, Surgery, and Long-Term Management

Kidney Transplant: Eligibility, Surgery, and Long-Term Management

Daniel Whiteside Dec 20 9 Comments

A kidney transplant offers better survival and quality of life than dialysis for end-stage renal disease. Learn who qualifies, what the surgery involves, and how to manage life after transplant with lifelong medication and care.

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Patent Litigation: How Authorized Generics Reduce Generic Drug Competition

Patent Litigation: How Authorized Generics Reduce Generic Drug Competition

Daniel Whiteside Dec 19 13 Comments

Authorized generics let brand drug companies launch their own generic versions, undercutting independent competitors during the 180-day exclusivity window. This practice reduces price drops, discourages patent challenges, and harms true competition in the pharmaceutical market.

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Elderly Patients Switching to Generics: What You Need to Know About Safety and Effectiveness

Elderly Patients Switching to Generics: What You Need to Know About Safety and Effectiveness

Daniel Whiteside Dec 17 9 Comments

Elderly patients often switch to generic medications to save money, but concerns about safety and effectiveness persist. Learn what really changes when switching, which drugs require caution, and how to do it safely.

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Eyelid Dermatitis: Common Cosmetic Allergens and How to Treat Them

Eyelid Dermatitis: Common Cosmetic Allergens and How to Treat Them

Daniel Whiteside Dec 16 14 Comments

Eyelid dermatitis is often caused by hidden allergens in cosmetics, nail polish, and hair products. Learn the top triggers, why patch testing is essential, and how to treat it safely without damaging your eyes.

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Migraine with Aura and Estrogen Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Stroke Risk

Migraine with Aura and Estrogen Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Stroke Risk

Daniel Whiteside Dec 15 9 Comments

Women with migraine with aura face a higher stroke risk when using estrogen-based birth control. Learn why progestin-only options are safer, what modern research says about low-dose pills, and how to make an informed choice with your doctor.

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Hemodialysis vs. Peritoneal Dialysis: What You Need to Know About Kidney Replacement Therapies

Hemodialysis vs. Peritoneal Dialysis: What You Need to Know About Kidney Replacement Therapies

Daniel Whiteside Dec 15 10 Comments

Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis both treat kidney failure, but they work differently. Learn how each affects your body, lifestyle, and long-term health-so you can choose what fits your life.

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Medication-Induced Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma: What You Need to Know Before Taking Common Drugs

Medication-Induced Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma: What You Need to Know Before Taking Common Drugs

Daniel Whiteside Dec 14 12 Comments

Medication-induced acute angle-closure glaucoma is a rare but dangerous eye emergency that can cause permanent blindness within 24 hours. Learn which common drugs trigger it, who’s at risk, and how to prevent vision loss.

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Anemia in Kidney Disease: How Erythropoietin and Iron Therapy Work Together

Anemia in Kidney Disease: How Erythropoietin and Iron Therapy Work Together

Daniel Whiteside Dec 12 11 Comments

Anemia in kidney disease is caused by low erythropoietin and iron problems. Learn how IV iron and ESA therapy work together, what targets to aim for, and why newer oral treatments are changing the game.

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