Author: Angus MacAlister

12 December 2025 Community Health Presentations: Public Education Resources on Generic Drugs
Community Health Presentations: Public Education Resources on Generic Drugs

Learn how generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name medications, and how community health programs are using free FDA resources to help patients understand the truth-and save money.

11 December 2025 Immunogenicity in Biosimilars: Why Immune Responses May Differ from Reference Biologics
Immunogenicity in Biosimilars: Why Immune Responses May Differ from Reference Biologics

Biosimilars are highly similar to reference biologics, but minor manufacturing differences can trigger unique immune responses. Learn why anti-drug antibodies form, who’s at risk, and what the real-world data shows about safety and efficacy.

10 December 2025 Adjusting Medication Dose: Finding Your Optimal Balance of Benefits and Risks
Adjusting Medication Dose: Finding Your Optimal Balance of Benefits and Risks

Finding the right medication dose is about balancing effectiveness with safety. Learn how factors like age, genetics, and kidney function affect your dosage-and what steps you can take to avoid dangerous side effects.

9 December 2025 Nephrotic Syndrome: Understanding Heavy Proteinuria, Swelling, and Real Treatment Options
Nephrotic Syndrome: Understanding Heavy Proteinuria, Swelling, and Real Treatment Options

Nephrotic syndrome causes heavy protein loss, swelling, and high cholesterol due to kidney damage. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated with steroids and newer drugs, and why diet and monitoring are critical to prevent kidney failure.

7 December 2025 Colesevelam GI Side Effects: How to Manage Constipation and Bloating
Colesevelam GI Side Effects: How to Manage Constipation and Bloating

Colesevelam helps manage diabetes and cholesterol but commonly causes constipation and bloating. Learn how to prevent and manage these side effects with dose titration, hydration, fiber, and safe laxatives - backed by clinical data and patient experiences.

6 December 2025 Antiretroviral HIV Medications: Understanding Complex Interactions and Drug Resistance
Antiretroviral HIV Medications: Understanding Complex Interactions and Drug Resistance

Antiretroviral HIV medications can suppress the virus and prevent transmission, but drug resistance and complex interactions threaten treatment success. Learn how resistance develops, which drugs interact dangerously, and what’s new in long-acting therapies.

5 December 2025 Medications That Cause Palpitations and Rapid Heartbeat: What to Watch For and How to Stay Safe
Medications That Cause Palpitations and Rapid Heartbeat: What to Watch For and How to Stay Safe

Many medications - from antibiotics to decongestants to thyroid pills - can cause palpitations and rapid heartbeat. Learn which ones are risky, how doctors evaluate them, and what steps you can take to stay safe.

4 December 2025 Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: What Time-Restricted Eating Really Does
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: What Time-Restricted Eating Really Does

Intermittent fasting with time-restricted eating helps with weight loss by aligning meals with your body's natural rhythm. Studies show it's as effective as calorie counting-with less daily tracking. Learn how to start, what to expect, and who should avoid it.

4 December 2025 Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist About Prescription Medications
Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist About Prescription Medications

Learn the essential questions to ask your pharmacist about prescription medications to avoid dangerous interactions, side effects, and mistakes. Get practical tips on how to talk to your pharmacist and stay safe.

3 December 2025 Cmax and AUC in Bioequivalence: What Peak Concentration and Total Exposure Really Mean
Cmax and AUC in Bioequivalence: What Peak Concentration and Total Exposure Really Mean

Cmax and AUC are the two key pharmacokinetic measures used to prove generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand-name versions. Learn how peak concentration and total exposure determine bioequivalence.