Author: Daniel Whittaker
Crossover Trial Design: How Bioequivalence Studies Are Structured
Crossover trial design is the gold standard for bioequivalence studies, using each participant as their own control to reduce variability and lower costs. Learn how 2x2 and replicate designs work, when to use them, and why washout periods matter.
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Current Drug Shortages: Which Medications Are Scarce Today in 2025
As of 2025, over 270 medications remain in short supply in the U.S., including IV fluids, chemotherapy drugs, antibiotics, and ADHD medications. Learn which drugs are hardest to find, why shortages persist, and what patients and providers can do.
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Goldenseal and Metformin Interaction Risks for Blood Sugar Control
Goldenseal may reduce metformin absorption, raising blood sugar risk in type 2 diabetes. Clinical studies show a dose-dependent interaction that can undermine treatment-especially at low metformin doses. Don't risk your glucose control with herbal supplements.
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SNRI Medications: Extended Treatment Options for Mental Health
SNRI medications like venlafaxine and duloxetine offer effective treatment for depression, especially when paired with chronic pain or fatigue. Learn how they work, how they compare to SSRIs, and who benefits most.
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How to Confirm Monitoring Labs and Follow-Up for Medications
Learn how labs verify and validate medication monitoring tests to ensure accurate dosing. Understand the steps, risks, and questions to ask to protect patients from dangerous errors.
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Metformin Myths and Facts: Tolerability, B12, and Long-Term Use
Metformin remains the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, but myths about stomach issues, B12 loss, and long-term safety persist. Here’s what the science really says about tolerability, vitamin B12, and using metformin for years.
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Benzodiazepines: What They Do, How They Help, and Why They Can Be Dangerous
Benzodiazepines offer fast relief for anxiety and seizures but carry high risks of dependence and withdrawal. Learn how they work, when they're truly helpful, and how to use them safely-or stop them properly.
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Packing Medications for Air Travel: Best Practices for Safety
Learn how to pack medications safely for air travel with TSA-approved tips, temperature control strategies, documentation requirements, and what to do if your meds get flagged at security.
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Fatigue in Autoimmune Disease: What Causes It and How to Manage It
Autoimmune fatigue is not normal tiredness-it's a severe, persistent exhaustion rooted in inflammation and immune dysfunction. Learn the causes, how it differs from regular fatigue, and evidence-based ways to manage it effectively.
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Living With Fibromyalgia: How to Control Pain and Make Lifestyle Changes That Work
Learn how to manage fibromyalgia pain through proven lifestyle changes, exercise, and CBT. Discover what treatments work, what doesn't, and how to build a sustainable daily routine that reduces flare-ups and improves quality of life.
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