Archive: 2025/11 - Page 2

Partial AUC: Advanced Bioequivalence Measurements Explained
Iain French 17 November 2025 14 Comments

Partial AUC: Advanced Bioequivalence Measurements Explained

Partial AUC (pAUC) is a precise pharmacokinetic tool used to assess bioequivalence in complex drug formulations where traditional metrics like Cmax and total AUC fall short. Learn how it works, where it's required, and why it's changing generic drug approval.

Acute Bronchitis: How to Care for a Persistent Cough and Why Antibiotics Won’t Help
Iain French 17 November 2025 12 Comments

Acute Bronchitis: How to Care for a Persistent Cough and Why Antibiotics Won’t Help

Acute bronchitis is usually viral and doesn't need antibiotics. Learn how to manage the cough safely with rest, fluids, honey, and proven remedies-without unnecessary drugs.

Second-Generation Antihistamines: Safer Allergy Relief with Less Drowsiness
Iain French 17 November 2025 12 Comments

Second-Generation Antihistamines: Safer Allergy Relief with Less Drowsiness

Second-generation antihistamines like loratadine, cetirizine, and fexofenadine offer effective allergy relief with far less drowsiness than older options. Learn how they work, which one suits you best, and what they can't do.

OTC Sleep Aids: What Works, What Doesn't, and When to Stop
Iain French 16 November 2025 15 Comments

OTC Sleep Aids: What Works, What Doesn't, and When to Stop

OTC sleep aids like diphenhydramine and melatonin offer short-term relief but carry serious risks with long-term use. Learn what they really do, their side effects, and safer alternatives backed by science.

Lipoprotein(a): Understanding Your Genetic Cholesterol Risk and What You Can Do
Iain French 13 November 2025 9 Comments

Lipoprotein(a): Understanding Your Genetic Cholesterol Risk and What You Can Do

Lipoprotein(a) is a genetic cholesterol risk that doubles your chance of heart attack or stroke - even if your other numbers are normal. Learn who should be tested and what you can do now.

Swimmer’s Ear: How to Prevent and Treat Otitis Externa Effectively
Iain French 13 November 2025 13 Comments

Swimmer’s Ear: How to Prevent and Treat Otitis Externa Effectively

Swimmer’s ear, or otitis externa, is a painful ear infection caused by trapped water and bacterial growth. Learn how to prevent it with simple drying habits and what treatments actually work-backed by clinical data and real patient outcomes.