Learn how to use patient advocacy foundations like the Patient Advocate Foundation to get financial help for expensive medications. Step-by-step guide for co-pay relief, eligibility, and avoiding common application mistakes.
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Childhood obesity affects 1 in 5 U.S. kids, but family-based treatment offers proven, sustainable solutions. Learn how the Stoplight Diet, daily activity, and parent modeling can reverse weight trends-without diets or shame.
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Uremic symptoms like persistent nausea and severe itching signal kidney failure. Learn when these signs mean it's time to start dialysis, what causes them, and how to manage them before and after treatment.
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While generics save billions, some patients experience real side effects after switching. Learn why bioequivalence doesn't always mean identical results, especially for thyroid, seizure, and blood-thinner medications.
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Family therapy and medications like fluoxetine and escitalopram are the most effective treatments for child and adolescent depression. Learn how they work, when to use them, and why combining both gives the best long-term results.
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The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of overseas food facilities to ensure imported products meet U.S. safety standards. Learn how risk-based inspections work, what happens during a surprise visit, and how foreign manufacturers can prepare.
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Generics make up 90% of prescriptions but only 25% of drug spending - yet they drive 96% of pharmacy profits. Learn how PBMs, consolidation, and spread pricing are squeezing independent pharmacies - and what they're doing to survive.
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Learn how to check for drug interactions before starting new medications with practical steps that prevent dangerous side effects, hospitalizations, and even death. Includes top tools, high-risk combos, and what to ask your doctor.
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Learn how caregivers can prevent dangerous medication errors at home with simple, proven steps - from keeping a full medication list to using pill organizers and talking to pharmacists.
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The FDA uses dissolution testing to ensure generic drugs release medicine at the same rate as brand-name versions, replacing human trials with reliable lab tests. This process guarantees safety, effectiveness, and affordability.
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