Author: Damien Lockhart - Page 2
Eyelid Disorders: Understanding Ptosis, Entropion, and When Surgery Is Needed
Learn how ptosis and entropion affect vision, what causes them, and when surgery is the best solution. Understand symptoms, treatments, and recovery for common eyelid disorders.
Fish Oil and Omega-3s: What the Evidence Really Says for Heart Health
Fish oil and omega-3s have been promoted for heart health for decades, but recent studies show mixed results. Learn who actually benefits from supplements and who doesn't, based on the latest clinical evidence.
Safe Migraine Treatments During Pregnancy and Lactation: What Works Without Risk
Learn safe, evidence-based migraine treatments for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Discover which medications are safe, which to avoid, and effective non-drug strategies that actually work without risking your baby's health.
Reading Medication Labels: How to Understand Dosage and Directions for Safe Use
Learn how to read medication labels to avoid dangerous mistakes. Understand dosage, warnings, active ingredients, and why using kitchen spoons can be risky. Essential for safe medicine use.
Compulsory Licensing: How Governments Override Patents to Save Lives
Compulsory licensing lets governments authorize generic production of patented drugs during health emergencies, cutting prices and saving lives. Used in India, Brazil, and Thailand, it's a legal tool to balance profit with public need.
Authorized Biologic Alternatives: How Biosimilars Work Like Generics
Biosimilars are the closest thing to generics for complex biologic drugs. They’re safe, effective, and can cut costs by up to 50%. Learn how they work, why they’re not widely used yet, and what you need to know if you’re on a biologic medication.
HPV Infections: How Vaccination, Screening, and Early Detection Prevent Cervical Cancer
HPV causes nearly all cervical cancers, but vaccination and modern screening can prevent them. Learn how HPV testing, self-collection, and vaccines work together to stop cancer before it starts.
Therapeutic Interchange: What Providers Really Do When Switching Medications Within the Same Class
Therapeutic interchange is a controlled swap of medications within the same drug class to cut costs without losing effectiveness. It's common in hospitals and nursing homes, but rarely happens in pharmacies without doctor approval. Here's how it really works.
Authorized Generics vs Traditional Generics: What You Need to Know
Learn the key differences between authorized generics and traditional generics, how they're made, why it matters for your health, and when to ask for one over the other. Not all generics are the same.
Athlete Anti-Doping Rules: Prescription Medications and Side Effects to Consider
Athletes must navigate strict anti-doping rules when using prescription medications. Learn which common drugs are banned, how to get a Therapeutic Use Exemption, and how to avoid accidental violations that can end careers.