China produces 80% of the world's generic drug ingredients, but quality issues persist. FDA inspections reveal widespread failures in testing, documentation, and process control-raising serious safety concerns for global patients.
Medications
Learn how to prepare for antibiotic allergy testing to confirm if you're truly allergic to penicillin or other antibiotics. Discover the steps, what to avoid, and why getting tested could save you money and improve your care.
Health and Wellness
Floaters after cataract surgery are common and usually harmless, caused by improved vision revealing pre-existing vitreous clumps. Learn what's normal, when to worry, and how to tell if you need urgent care.
Health and Wellness
CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder disrupts calcium, PTH, and vitamin D balance, leading to fractures and heart disease. Learn how to manage it with diet, medication, and monitoring.
Health and Medicine
Brand manufacturers produce their own generic versions to keep market share after patents expire. These authorized generics are identical to the brand drug, made in the same factory, and offer a middle ground between high brand prices and cheaper competitors.
Medications
Large print and accessible prescription labels help people with low vision read their medications safely. Learn how these labels work, what the law requires, and how to get them for free at your pharmacy.
Health and Wellness
Bile acid diarrhea is a common but often missed cause of chronic diarrhea. Learn how to get diagnosed, use bile acid binders effectively, and adjust your diet to stop symptoms fast.
Health and Medicine
CPAP therapy is the gold standard for treating sleep apnea and preventing respiratory failure. Oxygen therapy alone doesn't fix airway collapse. Learn how CPAP works, why adherence matters, and what alternatives exist in 2025.
Health and Wellness
Azathioprine commonly causes nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Learn how to manage these gastrointestinal side effects, when to worry, and what alternatives exist if it doesn't work for you.
Medications
A practical guide comparing Amitriptyline with common antidepressant alternatives, covering mechanisms, side effects, costs, and how to choose the right drug for your needs.
Medications