Author: Joe Timothy

Nebulizers and inhalers both deliver asthma and COPD medication, but which one works best? Evidence shows inhalers with spacers are faster, cheaper, and just as effective for most people - except young children and those who can't coordinate breathing.

Chronic eczema is caused by a broken skin barrier, not just allergies or stress. Learn how to repair it with ceramide creams, avoid common triggers, and stop the itch without relying on steroids. Real science, real results.

The Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 balanced drug innovation and generic access. It created the ANDA pathway, patent term restoration, and Paragraph IV challenges. Today, generics make up 90% of prescriptions but only 18% of spending. Learn how this law works and its ongoing challenges.

Antipsychotic medications carry serious metabolic risks including weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. This article explains the differences between drugs, why regular monitoring is critical, and practical steps for patients and doctors to prevent life-threatening complications.

Subclinical hypothyroidism means high TSH but normal thyroid hormone levels. Should you treat it? The answer depends on your age, antibodies, symptoms, and risk factors - not just a lab number.

Learn how to safely clear expired medications by checking expiration dates and lot numbers against FDA recalls. Avoid dangerous errors with step-by-step protocols used by pharmacies.

The Orange Book is the FDA's official guide to therapeutic equivalence between brand-name and generic drugs. It tells pharmacists which generics can be safely swapped, saving billions in healthcare costs while ensuring patient safety.

Switching to generic medications can be safe - but for drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine, even small changes in formulation can cause serious side effects. Here's when dose adjustments are needed and what patients should watch for.

Prediabetes often has no symptoms, but early signs like constant thirst, fatigue, and dark skin patches signal rising blood sugar. Learn how to reverse it with simple lifestyle changes that work-without medication.

Combining blood thinners with NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can increase bleeding risk by over 4 times. Learn why this dangerous interaction affects all anticoagulants-and what safer pain relief options actually work.