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Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: What Really Works
Hyaluronic acid injections may help relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis, but they're not a cure. Learn who benefits, how they work, what the real evidence says, and whether they're worth trying.
Patient Decision Aids: How They Improve Medication Safety in Real-World Care
Patient decision aids help people make safer, more informed choices about medications by clarifying risks, benefits, and personal values-leading to better adherence and fewer unnecessary prescriptions.
Risks Associated with Any Medication or Dietary Supplement: What You Need to Know Before Taking Anything
Many people think supplements are safe because they're natural, but they can cause serious side effects, interact dangerously with medications, and even harm your liver or heart. Learn the real risks and how to protect yourself.
Opioid Reactions: How to Tell Itching from a Real Allergy and What to Do
Itching from opioids is usually not an allergy - it's a common side effect. Learn how to tell the difference, what to do when it happens, and which pain medications won't make you itch.
How to Ask About Generics and Authorized Generics to Save Money on Medications
Learn how to ask for generic and authorized generic medications to save hundreds a year on prescriptions. Know the difference, ask the right questions, and cut your drug costs without sacrificing quality.
Liquid Biopsy: How Circulating Tumor DNA Is Changing Cancer Monitoring
Liquid biopsy using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is transforming cancer care by enabling non-invasive monitoring of treatment response, resistance, and recurrence. Learn how it works, where it excels, and its current limitations.
Polypharmacy Risk Checklist: Identify Dangerous Medication Combinations Before It's Too Late
Polypharmacy-taking five or more medications-increases your risk of dangerous drug interactions, falls, and hospitalization. Use this practical checklist to identify high-risk combinations and protect your health.
Methadone and QT Prolongation: Essential ECG Monitoring Guidelines
Methadone can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes through QT prolongation. Learn who's at risk, when to get an ECG, how to reduce danger, and what to do if your clinic skips monitoring.
How to File a Direct Complaint with the FDA as a Patient
Learn how to file a direct complaint with the FDA about adverse reactions, faulty devices, or unsafe products. Step-by-step guide for patients and caregivers to report safety issues and help improve public health.
How to Use Patient Assistance Programs When No Generic Medication Exists
When no generic drug exists, patient assistance programs can cut costs from thousands to zero. Learn how to apply, avoid insurance traps, and get free medication through manufacturer and nonprofit programs.
Gastrointestinal Combination Products: Generic Availability and Alternatives
Learn about generic availability and alternatives for gastrointestinal combination products like ibuprofen-famotidine, H. pylori regimens, and vonoprazan. Understand insurance rules, cost savings, and next-gen options.
Azathioprine and Infection Risk: What Patients Need to Know
Azathioprine lowers immune system activity to treat autoimmune diseases, but increases infection risk. Learn which infections are most common, how to prevent them, and when to seek help.