Archive: 2025/12
Dec 20, 2025
Steroid Myopathy: How to Recognize Weakness and Start Physical Therapy
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Steroid myopathy causes painless, progressive weakness in hips and shoulders due to long-term steroid use. Learn how to recognize it early and start safe physical therapy to rebuild strength without stopping your medication.
Read MoreDec 19, 2025
Asthma vs. COPD: Key Differences in Symptoms and Treatment
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Asthma and COPD both cause breathing trouble, but they're different diseases with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how to tell them apart and what each means for your long-term health.
Read MoreDec 18, 2025
How to Ask Your Doctor About Generic Alternatives for Lower-Cost Medications
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Learn how to ask your doctor about generic alternatives to save money on prescriptions without sacrificing effectiveness. Most generics are just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs, and switching can cut your costs by up to 95%.
Read MoreDec 16, 2025
Lot-to-Lot Variability in Biologics and Biosimilars: Why It Matters for Patients and Doctors
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Lot-to-lot variability is natural in biologics and biosimilars due to their complex production using living cells. Unlike generics, biosimilars aren't identical copies but must match the reference product's variation range. Learn how regulators, labs, and patients manage this reality.
Read MoreDec 15, 2025
How to Coordinate School Nurses for Daily Pediatric Medications
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Learn how school nurses coordinate daily pediatric medication administration safely and legally using the Five Rights, IHPs, delegation protocols, and electronic documentation to prevent errors and ensure student safety.
Read MoreDec 15, 2025
Adverse Event Monitoring for Biosimilars: How Safety Surveillance Works in Real-World Use
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Biosimilars offer affordable alternatives to biologic drugs, but their complex nature requires advanced safety monitoring. Learn how adverse event tracking works, why traceability matters, and what patients and providers can do to ensure safety.
Read MoreDec 12, 2025
Biologic Drugs: Why They Can't Be Copied Like Regular Pills
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Biologic drugs are made from living cells, making them too complex to copy exactly. Unlike generics, biosimilars are highly similar but not identical, requiring complex manufacturing and strict regulatory approval.
Read MoreDec 11, 2025
How to Safely Dispose of Expired Pediatric Medications
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Expired pediatric medications can be dangerous-even if they look fine. Learn how to safely dispose of kids' medicines, where to find take-back programs, and how to prevent accidental poisoning. No guesswork. Just clear, expert-backed steps.
Read MoreDec 10, 2025
Basal vs. Squamous Cell Carcinoma: What You Need to Know About Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
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Basal and squamous cell carcinomas are the most common skin cancers. Learn how they differ in appearance, growth, risk, and treatment - and why catching SCC early could save your life.
Read MoreDec 9, 2025
Vitamin C and Iron: How to Maximize Absorption and Avoid Drug Interactions
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Learn how vitamin C boosts iron absorption from plant foods, the best timing and doses, and which medications to avoid. Simple, science-backed tips to get more from your iron supplements and meals.
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