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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.

Pharmacists use the FDA's Orange Book to legally and safely verify generic drug equivalence. This system ensures generics are bioequivalent to brand-name drugs, saving billions annually while maintaining patient safety through strict scientific standards.

Chest pain can signal a heart attack-or something less serious. Learn the warning signs that mean you need to go to the emergency department immediately, what tests doctors use, and why waiting could be dangerous.

Otosclerosis is a common cause of hearing loss in adults under 50, caused by abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that blocks sound. Learn how it affects hearing, how it's diagnosed, and why surgery or hearing aids can restore your hearing.