Switching to generic medications saves money, but long-term health outcomes vary. Learn how to stay safe, track symptoms, and avoid risky switches that could harm chronic conditions.
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Long-Term Follow-Up: How to Sustain Health After Switching to Generic Medications
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Hepatitis B: Chronic Infection, Antivirals, and Vaccination
Chronic hepatitis B requires lifelong management, but modern antivirals like TAF and entecavir can prevent liver damage. Vaccination remains the best prevention. Learn who needs treatment, how to monitor it, and what’s coming next.
Sleep Apnea and Its Impact on Heart Rhythm Disorders
Explore how sleep apnea raises the risk of heart rhythm disorders, the science behind it, and practical steps to diagnose and treat both conditions.
Nitrosamine Contamination in Generic Drugs: Recent Recalls and Regulatory Shifts
Nitrosamine contamination in generic drugs has led to over 500 recalls since 2018, with carcinogenic impurities found in blood pressure meds, diabetes drugs, and antidepressants. Learn how regulators responded, why compliance is costly, and what patients should know.
Compare Trecator SC (Ethionamide) with Alternatives for Tuberculosis Treatment
Trecator SC (ethionamide) is a second-line TB drug with tough side effects. Newer alternatives like bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid offer higher cure rates and fewer side effects. Find out which options are now available in the UK.
Central Diabetes Insipidus and the Immune System: How They Interact
Learn how the immune system can trigger or worsen central diabetes insipidus, how to spot the link, diagnose it with labs and MRI, and treat both hormone loss and inflammation.