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On-Target vs Off-Target Drug Effects: How Side Effects Really Happen

On-Target vs Off-Target Drug Effects: How Side Effects Really Happen

Learn how on-target and off-target drug effects cause side effects, why some drugs fail in trials, and how scientists are predicting toxicity before patients take them. Real examples from cancer, heart, and diabetes meds.

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FDA Foreign Facility Inspections: What Overseas Manufacturers Must Know in 2025

FDA Foreign Facility Inspections: What Overseas Manufacturers Must Know in 2025

The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of overseas food and drug facilities to ensure safety standards match U.S. requirements. Learn what foreign manufacturers must do to stay compliant in 2025.

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Preterm Infants and Medication Side Effects: What NICU Teams Need to Know

Preterm Infants and Medication Side Effects: What NICU Teams Need to Know

Preterm infants in the NICU face unique medication risks due to immature organs and off-label drug use. Learn which common drugs pose real dangers - and what’s being done to make care safer.

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Targeted Therapy: How Tumor Genetics Are Changing Cancer Treatment

Targeted Therapy: How Tumor Genetics Are Changing Cancer Treatment

Targeted therapy uses tumor genetics to treat cancer more precisely than chemotherapy. Learn how genomic testing identifies mutations, which drugs work best, and why access remains unequal despite major advances.

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Kidney Disease and Medication Accumulation: How Poor Dosing Leads to Toxicity

Kidney Disease and Medication Accumulation: How Poor Dosing Leads to Toxicity

Kidney disease slows drug clearance, causing dangerous buildup. NSAIDs, sulfonylureas, and anticoagulants can turn toxic without proper dosing. Learn which meds are risky and how to stay safe.

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Understanding the Link Between an Upset Stomach and Crohn’s Disease

Understanding the Link Between an Upset Stomach and Crohn’s Disease

Learn how a persistent upset stomach can signal Crohn's disease, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and practical ways to manage both conditions.

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Bladder Spasms Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatments

Bladder Spasms Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatments

Learn what bladder spasms are, why they happen, how to recognise the warning signs, and which lifestyle changes, medicines or procedures can provide lasting relief.

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Is Rivaroxaban Still Leading Anticoagulant Therapy? Examining the Future of Blood Thinners

Is Rivaroxaban Still Leading Anticoagulant Therapy? Examining the Future of Blood Thinners

Curious about the future of anticoagulation therapy and whether rivaroxaban will keep its spot among top blood thinners? This article dives deep into how rivaroxaban stacks up against newer treatments, what science is saying about its future, and what patients and doctors need to know. You'll get real-world tips, stats, and honest talk about risks and rewards—no sugarcoating, just clear facts.

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Metformin: The Diabetes Drug Unveiling Weight Loss Similar to Exercise

Metformin: The Diabetes Drug Unveiling Weight Loss Similar to Exercise

Recent research by Stanford Medicine and Harvard Medical School unveiled metformin's potential in activating a weight loss mechanism similar to intense exercise, marking a significant development in obesity and diabetes management.

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The use of lenalidomide in the management of graft-versus-host disease

The use of lenalidomide in the management of graft-versus-host disease

After delving into the topic, I've learned that lenalidomide is increasingly being utilized in the management of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). This is a common complication following a bone marrow or stem cell transplant, where the donor cells start to attack the patient's body. Lenalidomide has shown promising results in mitigating this reaction, helping to improve patient outcomes. There's definitely more research needed here, but the initial results are encouraging. So, in the future, we may see lenalidomide becoming a standard part of GVHD treatment.

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