Category: Health and Medicine - Page 3
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Learn how TSH levels are managed with levothyroxine, why symptoms persist despite 'normal' tests, and what triggers flares - backed by clinical data and patient experiences.
Nov, 16 2025
Opioid-induced nausea affects up to one-third of patients. Learn which antiemetics work, which don’t, and how to avoid dangerous drug interactions while keeping pain under control.
Nov, 15 2025
JAK inhibitors are oral drugs that treat autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and eczema quickly and conveniently - but they carry serious risks. Learn who should use them, what to monitor, and why regular blood tests are non-negotiable.
Nov, 13 2025
Learn how to safely use metformin with kidney disease using current eGFR guidelines. Discover correct dosing, when to hold the drug, and how to avoid common myths that lead to unnecessary discontinuation.
Nov, 1 2025
Swelling from medications like amlodipine, gabapentin, or prednisone is common-but not always harmless. Learn the signs that it’s just a side effect versus a warning of heart, kidney, or blood clot problems.
Oct, 30 2025
Allopurinol is the standard for gout and high uric acid, but alternatives like febuxostat, probenecid, and pegloticase may be better for some people. Learn how they compare in effectiveness, safety, and cost.
Oct, 30 2025
Sevelamer hydrochloride helps kidney patients reduce dangerous phosphate levels, lowering the risk of heart disease by preventing artery calcification and improving cardiovascular outcomes.
Oct, 28 2025
A thorough side‑by‑side look at Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) compared with common progestin alternatives, covering uses, dosing, side effects, and when to choose each option.
Oct, 26 2025
Explore how abacavir transformed HIV treatment worldwide, its safety steps, cost impact, and future role in the epidemic.
Oct, 25 2025
Learn how tamsulosin works for kidney stones, its benefits, risks, dosage, and when to use it as medical expulsive therapy.
Oct, 24 2025