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Medication Safety in Emergencies: What to Keep in Your Go-Bag

Medication Safety in Emergencies: What to Keep in Your Go-Bag

Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 29 8

A go-bag with enough medication for 14 days can save your life during a disaster. Learn exactly what to pack, how to store it safely, and what most people get wrong about emergency meds.

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Birth Control Pills: Effectiveness, Side Effects, and Interactions

Birth Control Pills: Effectiveness, Side Effects, and Interactions

Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 28 12

Birth control pills are 99% effective with perfect use, but only 93% effective in real life due to missed doses and interactions. Learn how they work, their side effects, dangerous drug interactions, and how to use them safely.

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Out-of-Pocket Maximums: How Generic Copays Count Toward Deductibles in Health Insurance

Out-of-Pocket Maximums: How Generic Copays Count Toward Deductibles in Health Insurance

Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 27 14

Generic copays don't count toward your health insurance deductible, but they do count toward your out-of-pocket maximum. Learn how this works, why it matters, and how to avoid costly misunderstandings.

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30-Month Stay: How Litigation Delays Generic Drug Approval

30-Month Stay: How Litigation Delays Generic Drug Approval

Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 25 14

The 30-month stay under the Hatch-Waxman Act delays generic drug approval by freezing FDA approval during patent litigation. While designed to balance innovation and access, it's now often used to extend monopolies, costing patients billions annually.

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Renal Diet Guide: How to Manage Sodium, Potassium, and Phosphorus with Chronic Kidney Disease

Renal Diet Guide: How to Manage Sodium, Potassium, and Phosphorus with Chronic Kidney Disease

Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 24 10

Learn how to manage sodium, potassium, and phosphorus with a renal diet for chronic kidney disease. Practical food swaps, expert tips, and real-life strategies to protect kidney function and avoid dangerous complications.

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Bioequivalence Studies: What the FDA Requires Generic Drug Manufacturers to Prove

Bioequivalence Studies: What the FDA Requires Generic Drug Manufacturers to Prove

Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 23 14

The FDA requires generic drug manufacturers to prove bioequivalence through rigorous clinical studies that show their product delivers the same active ingredient at the same rate as the brand-name version. This ensures safety, effectiveness, and cost savings for patients.

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Corneal Ulcers and Contact Lenses: Risks, Symptoms, and When to Seek Emergency Care

Corneal Ulcers and Contact Lenses: Risks, Symptoms, and When to Seek Emergency Care

Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 22 8

Corneal ulcers from contact lens use can cause permanent vision loss. Learn the warning signs, why sleeping in lenses is dangerous, and exactly what to do if you suspect an infection.

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How to Teach Teens to Manage Their Own Prescription Medications

How to Teach Teens to Manage Their Own Prescription Medications

Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 21 9

Teach teens to manage their own prescription meds safely with step-by-step strategies that build responsibility, prevent misuse, and prepare them for adulthood. Learn how to use routines, apps, locks, and communication to turn medication management into a lifelong skill.

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Metabolic Rate: How Adaptive Thermogenesis Sabotages Weight Loss and How Reverse Dieting Can Help

Metabolic Rate: How Adaptive Thermogenesis Sabotages Weight Loss and How Reverse Dieting Can Help

Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 19 10

Adaptive thermogenesis slows your metabolism after weight loss, making regain likely. Reverse dieting-gradually increasing calories-can help restore metabolic rate. Learn how it works, what actually helps, and why most diets fail long-term.

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Autoimmune Hepatitis: What It Is, How It's Diagnosed, and How It's Treated

Autoimmune Hepatitis: What It Is, How It's Diagnosed, and How It's Treated

Finnegan O'Sullivan Jan 18 15

Autoimmune hepatitis is a rare but serious liver condition where the immune system attacks liver cells. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated with steroids and immunosuppressants, and managed long-term to prevent liver failure.

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