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Seizure Medications and Pregnancy: Risks of Birth Defects and Drug Interactions
Certain seizure medications carry serious risks during pregnancy, including birth defects and developmental issues. Learn which drugs are safest, how they interact with birth control, and what steps to take before conceiving.
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DTC prescription drug ads in the U.S. drive higher demand for branded medications, often overshadowing equally effective generics. Research shows ads increase prescriptions but also lead to inappropriate requests and higher costs. Learn how advertising influences patient decisions and healthcare outcomes.
Published ON: 6 FebPatent exclusivity and market exclusivity are two separate legal tools that protect drug prices. Patents cover inventions; FDA exclusivity blocks generics using clinical data-even without a patent. Understanding the difference explains why some drugs stay expensive long after patents expire.
Published ON: 7 FebSubclinical hypothyroidism means elevated TSH with normal thyroid hormone levels. Should you treat it? The answer depends on your age, antibodies, symptoms, and risk factors-not just the lab number.
Published ON: 3 FebOpioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but deadly side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses cortisol production, leading to fatigue, low blood pressure, and life-threatening crises under stress. Diagnosis is simple, treatment works, and awareness can prevent death.
Published ON: 17 FebAcupuncture for pain is backed by solid science, especially for chronic back pain, osteoarthritis, and headaches. It reduces pain without drugs, has minimal side effects, and works better than placebo in clinical trials. Learn how it works and who benefits most.
Published ON: 10 Feb