Author: Nigel Watt

HIV and AIDS: Modern Treatment, Medications, and Quality of Life

HIV and AIDS: Modern Treatment, Medications, and Quality of Life

Modern HIV treatments like lenacapavir and Biktarvy have transformed HIV from a daily burden into a manageable condition with injections every six months. Learn how these advances improve quality of life-and why access remains unequal.

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Nail Disorders: How to Tell Fungal Infections from Psoriatic Changes

Nail Disorders: How to Tell Fungal Infections from Psoriatic Changes

Fungal nail infections and nail psoriasis look alike but require totally different treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, what tests actually work, and why misdiagnosis is so common.

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First-Episode Psychosis: Why Early Intervention and Family Support Save Lives

First-Episode Psychosis: Why Early Intervention and Family Support Save Lives

First-episode psychosis is treatable - but only if help arrives fast. Learn how coordinated specialty care and family support can change a life, reduce relapse, and restore hope.

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ACA Plans and Generic Coverage: What You Actually Get Under the Affordable Care Act

ACA Plans and Generic Coverage: What You Actually Get Under the Affordable Care Act

ACA plans provide essential health benefits and premium subsidies for millions. With key credits expiring in 2025, understanding your coverage - and what’s at risk - is critical.

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State Generic Substitution Requirements: Complete 50-State Reference

State Generic Substitution Requirements: Complete 50-State Reference

Every state has different rules about when pharmacists can swap brand-name drugs for generics. Some require it. Others leave it up to you. This guide breaks down the 50-state landscape - including biologics, patient rights, and pharmacist liability.

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Kidney Transplant: Eligibility, Surgery, and Long-Term Management

Kidney Transplant: Eligibility, Surgery, and Long-Term Management

A kidney transplant offers better survival and quality of life than dialysis, but eligibility is strict. Learn who qualifies, what the surgery involves, and how to manage life after transplant with lifelong medication and care.

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Authorized Generics vs Brand Drugs: What You Need to Know About These Virtually Identical Medications

Authorized Generics vs Brand Drugs: What You Need to Know About These Virtually Identical Medications

Authorized generics are chemically identical to brand-name drugs, with the same active and inactive ingredients. They offer a safer alternative to traditional generics for sensitive patients and are often priced between brand and generic versions. Learn how they work and when to ask for them.

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What Is an ANDA: Abbreviated New Drug Application Explained

What Is an ANDA: Abbreviated New Drug Application Explained

An ANDA is the FDA pathway that lets generic drug makers get approval without repeating costly clinical trials. It's how 90% of U.S. prescriptions are filled with affordable, safe alternatives to brand-name drugs.

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Fall Risk in Older Adults on Sedating Antihistamines: What to Do Now

Fall Risk in Older Adults on Sedating Antihistamines: What to Do Now

Sedating antihistamines like Benadryl increase fall risk in older adults by impairing balance and reaction time. Learn why first-generation options are dangerous, which safer alternatives exist, and how to prevent falls with simple, proven strategies.

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Language Access for Medication Counseling: Your Rights to Interpreter Services

Language Access for Medication Counseling: Your Rights to Interpreter Services

Federal law ensures LEP patients get interpreter services for medication counseling. Learn how ACA Section 1557 and New York's SafeRx rules protect your health. Real-world data shows these services prevent medication errors and save lives.

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