Category: Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals - Page 3

Most clinicians underestimate or overestimate drug prices, leading to poor prescribing decisions. Real-time cost tools in EHRs are changing that-but adoption remains low. Here’s what doctors need to know-and what systems must do.

Drug-induced kidney failure is often preventable but rarely recognized. Learn how common medications like NSAIDs and antibiotics can damage kidneys, what signs to watch for, and the 5-step plan to protect your kidney health before it's too late.

Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are serious side effects of cancer immunotherapy that can affect any organ. Learn how to recognize early signs, how doctors treat them with steroids and other drugs, and why quick action saves lives.

Learn how the FDA and state pharmacy boards regulate online pharmacies to keep you safe from fake drugs and illegal sales. Understand the new DEA telemedicine rules, BeSafeRx verification, and what to look for before buying medication online.

Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, triggered by autoimmune antibodies that overstimulate the thyroid. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and the three proven treatments-medication, radioactive iodine, and surgery-plus how to manage eye complications and lifestyle changes.

Learn how to avoid dangerous medication errors after surgery by checking labels, asking questions, and speaking up. Safe short-term drug use after surgery is possible - if you know what to look for.

Slow up-titration helps your body adjust to new medications by gradually increasing doses, reducing side effects and improving adherence. Learn how it works for GLP-1 agonists, beta-blockers, and more.

Learn how to spot dangerous interactions between supplements and medications. From St. John's wort to vitamin E and warfarin, discover which supplements are risky, how to check for interactions, and what to do if you're already mixing them.

Drug shortages are preventable. Learn how dual-sourcing, buffer stock, AI, and continuous manufacturing are building resilient pharmaceutical supply chains to keep life-saving drugs available.

Learn how urate targets guide gout treatment with allopurinol and febuxostat. Discover the science behind lowering uric acid to prevent flares, dissolve crystals, and stop joint damage for good.