Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but deadly reaction to certain anesthesia drugs. Learn the warning signs, how dantrolene saves lives, who's at risk, and what hospitals must do to prevent deaths.
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Floaters and flashes are common with age but can signal serious eye problems. Learn what causes them, when they’re harmless, and when you need urgent care to prevent vision loss.
Learn how to safely manage dental anesthesia while on blood thinners. Discover when to stop or continue anticoagulants, what procedures are safe, and how dentists control bleeding without interrupting your medication.
Immunosuppressants can affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Learn which drugs are safe, which to avoid, and how to plan ahead for a healthy pregnancy while managing autoimmune disease or transplant rejection.
Herbal supplements can dangerously interact with blood thinners like warfarin and apixaban, causing life-threatening bleeding or clots. Learn which herbs are most risky and what you must do to stay safe.
Folic acid is essential in pregnancy to prevent birth defects, but it can interact dangerously with medications like antiseizure drugs, methotrexate, and iron. Learn the safe doses, timing tips, and hidden risks every pregnant woman should know.
Doctors around the world view generic medications differently based on healthcare systems, costs, and policies. From Europe's mandatory substitution to Asia's life-saving access, generics are reshaping global care.
ECG and stress tests help detect heart problems by monitoring electrical activity and how your heart responds to exertion. Learn how they work, what they reveal, and when they're necessary for diagnosing coronary artery disease.
Should your child take liquid medicine or tablets? Learn when each form is safer, more accurate, and cost-effective-backed by medical research and real parent experiences.
Quality by Design (QbD) has transformed generic drug development by replacing guesswork with science. Learn how QbD improves approval rates, cuts review times, and ensures bioequivalence without clinical trials - backed by FDA data and real-world case studies.
Patent expiration isn't the same worldwide. While 20 years from filing is the global standard, maintenance fees, extensions, and national deadlines can cause patents to expire early or vary by country - especially for drugs and tech products.
Generic and biosimilar drugs saved $467 billion in 2024 and $3.4 trillion over the past decade. They make up 90% of prescriptions but only 12% of drug spending. Here's how they cut costs - and who's blocking even bigger savings.