Archive: 2025/12

Direct-acting antivirals cure over 95% of hepatitis C cases with simple oral pills. Learn how these drugs work, who benefits most, and why so many people still aren't getting treated despite the breakthrough.

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that disrupts nerve-to-muscle communication. Modern treatments now include targeted biologics, thymectomy, and immunosuppressants-offering real hope for remission and improved quality of life.

The FDA doesn't rate biosimilars like generics-it evaluates them through a rigorous scientific process to prove they're highly similar and safe. Learn how biosimilars are approved, why they're different from generics, and what the Purple Book means for patients.

Narcolepsy causes uncontrollable daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness. Stimulants like modafinil and armodafinil are first-line treatments to manage symptoms, with newer options offering fewer side effects. Diagnosis requires specialized sleep testing.

Dechallenge and rechallenge are key clinical tools used to determine if a drug is causing side effects. Stopping the drug (dechallenge) and safely restarting it (rechallenge) can confirm causality-helping doctors make safer treatment decisions.

Learn how to keep your travel medications effective on long trips by controlling temperature, avoiding common mistakes, and using smart storage tools like gel packs and temperature sensors.

Despite identical active ingredients and FDA approval, many patients stick with brand-name medications due to trust, familiarity, and perceived effectiveness. This article explores the psychological, cultural, and medical reasons behind this loyalty-and what it means for patients and providers.

Learn how to choose between OTC cough suppressants and expectorants based on your cough type. Dextromethorphan stops dry coughs; guaifenesin clears wet coughs. Use the right one-or risk making things worse.

Obesity isn't caused by lack of willpower-it's a biological disease rooted in broken appetite signals and metabolic dysfunction. Learn how leptin resistance, insulin disruption, and brain circuitry drive weight gain-and why new treatments are finally working.

Learn how to properly store light-sensitive medications and eye drops to maintain their effectiveness. Avoid common mistakes like bathroom storage and clear containers that can reduce potency by up to 50%.