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Digital adherence tools help patients take generic medications consistently, reducing hospitalizations and saving billions. Learn which tools work best, how they’re used, and why adoption is still slow.

Mirtazapine often causes weight gain due to its effect on appetite and metabolism. Learn why this happens, how much weight people typically gain, and practical steps to manage it without stopping the medication.

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common liver cancer and mostly affects people with cirrhosis. Regular 6-month ultrasounds can catch it early, improving survival from 10% to over 70%. Learn the latest screening guidelines, treatments, and how to stay on track.

Retinal vein occlusion causes sudden vision loss due to blocked eye veins. Learn the top risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, and how anti-VEGF and steroid injections can restore vision.

Fluoroquinolones and macrolides can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn how to identify at-risk patients, when to order ECGs, which drugs are safest, and how to respond if QT prolongation occurs.

Authorized generics are the exact same medication as brand-name drugs, made by the same company, with identical ingredients and effectiveness. They cost less and are just as safe - here’s what you need to know.

Clinical trial data shows how drugs work under controlled conditions, but real-world side effects reveal what happens when millions take them. Understanding both is key to knowing true drug safety.

Floaters after cataract surgery are common and usually harmless, but sudden changes can signal a retinal tear or detachment. Learn what's normal, when to worry, and what steps to take for safe recovery.

Learn the key differences between acute and chronic low back pain and how physical therapy can prevent long-term disability. Discover what treatments work, when to act, and why timing makes all the difference.

Learn how to take levothyroxine safely with soy products. Timing matters more than avoidance-discover the 2-4 hour rule, real patient results, and what foods to watch for.