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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Treatment Strategies and Trials

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Treatment Strategies and Trials

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is aggressive and lacks standard hormone or HER2 therapies. Learn how immunotherapy, PARP inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates, and personalized vaccines are transforming treatment in 2025.

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Estrogen Interactions with Warfarin: What You Need to Know About Blood Thinners and Hormones

Estrogen Interactions with Warfarin: What You Need to Know About Blood Thinners and Hormones

Estrogen can raise or lower your INR when you're on warfarin, increasing bleeding or clotting risks. Learn how birth control, HRT, and genetics affect your blood thinner, and what steps to take to stay safe.

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CBT for Chronic Pain: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps Manage Persistent Pain

CBT for Chronic Pain: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps Manage Persistent Pain

CBT for chronic pain helps manage persistent pain by changing how you think and respond to it. Evidence shows it reduces depression, improves function, and lowers opioid use-even when pain doesn't fully disappear.

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Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Understanding the Autoimmune Link Between Skin and Joints

Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Understanding the Autoimmune Link Between Skin and Joints

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are linked autoimmune conditions affecting skin and joints. Learn how they develop, how they're diagnosed, and what treatments can stop joint damage before it's too late.

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Tyramine and MAOIs: Foods to Avoid with These Antidepressants

Tyramine and MAOIs: Foods to Avoid with These Antidepressants

Learn which foods to avoid when taking MAOI antidepressants to prevent dangerous blood pressure spikes. Includes safe food lists, modern alternatives like Emsam, and emergency steps.

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Medication Dosing Adjustments: How Age, Weight, and Kidney Function Change Your Prescription

Medication Dosing Adjustments: How Age, Weight, and Kidney Function Change Your Prescription

Medication dosing isn't one-size-fits-all. Age, weight, and kidney function all change how your body handles drugs. Learn why adjusting doses matters-and how to make sure you're getting the right amount.

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Low-Dose CT for Lung Screening: Who Qualifies and What to Expect

Low-Dose CT for Lung Screening: Who Qualifies and What to Expect

Low-dose CT screening can cut lung cancer deaths by 20% - but only if you're eligible. Learn who qualifies, what results mean, and how to get screened.

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How to Build a Safe Home OTC Medicine Cabinet for Families

How to Build a Safe Home OTC Medicine Cabinet for Families

Learn how to safely store OTC medicines at home to prevent accidental poisoning, teen misuse, and expired drug risks. Step-by-step guide for families with kids and teens.

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Acute Interstitial Nephritis from Medications: Signs You Can't Ignore

Acute Interstitial Nephritis from Medications: Signs You Can't Ignore

Medication-induced acute interstitial nephritis is a hidden cause of kidney damage. Learn the real signs, top drugs that trigger it, and what to do before permanent injury occurs.

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Lung Disease: What It Is and How It Helps

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Lung Disease: What It Is and How It Helps

Pulmonary rehabilitation improves breathing, movement, and quality of life for people with chronic lung diseases like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. It combines exercise, education, and support-backed by strong clinical evidence.

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Modified-Release Formulations: What You Need to Know About Bioequivalence Standards

Modified-Release Formulations: What You Need to Know About Bioequivalence Standards

Modified-release formulations require special bioequivalence testing beyond standard drug comparisons. Learn how regulators assess release patterns, why alcohol interactions matter, and why these generics cost more to develop.

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Health Literacy and Generics: How to Make Medication Information Clear for Everyone

Health Literacy and Generics: How to Make Medication Information Clear for Everyone

Many patients don't realize generic medications work the same as brand-name drugs-just look different. This confusion leads to missed doses, errors, and hospital visits. Learn how to make generic medication info clear and safe for everyone.

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