CDAI, DAS28, and imaging are key tools for tracking rheumatoid arthritis. Learn how each works, when to use them, and why combining them leads to better outcomes and less joint damage.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not just a digestive issue-it's a breakdown in gut-brain communication. Learn how serotonin, gut bacteria, and brain wiring affect symptoms-and what treatments actually work.
Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications to receive real-time alerts about recalls, drug risks, and medical device dangers. Learn how keyword-based notifications can protect your health and prevent harm.
Herpes simplex virus affects billions worldwide. Learn the differences between HSV-1 and HSV-2, what outbreaks look like, how antiviral therapy works, and how to reduce transmission and manage symptoms effectively.
Chronic pain lasts beyond healing and affects millions. Learn science-backed, non-opioid strategies like exercise, CBT, and multidisciplinary rehab to manage pain and reclaim daily life.
Grapefruit can dangerously increase levels of warfarin and certain SSRIs by blocking CYP450 enzymes. Learn which medications are at risk, why timing doesn't help, and what to do instead.
Calcium channel blockers are widely used for high blood pressure and heart conditions, but their safety depends heavily on how your body metabolizes them. Learn which ones are safest, which drugs and foods to avoid, and how to prevent dangerous interactions.
Secondary patents let pharmaceutical companies extend market exclusivity by patenting minor changes to existing drugs, delaying generic competition and keeping prices high. Learn how these patents work, who benefits, and why they’re under growing scrutiny.
Pharmacists play a vital role in biosimilar adoption by counseling patients, ensuring safe substitution, and overcoming prescriber resistance. Unlike generics, biosimilars require specialized knowledge and careful communication to build trust and improve access to affordable biologic treatments.
DBT skills offer practical, evidence-based tools to manage intense emotions, reduce self-harm, and navigate crises for people with Borderline Personality Disorder. Learn how mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills create real change.
