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Autoimmune Uveitis: Understanding Eye Inflammation and Steroid-Sparing Treatment Options
Dec, 1 2025Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
Autoimmune uveitis is a serious eye inflammation driven by the immune system. Steroid-sparing therapies like Humira and methotrexate help control inflammation long-term without the dangerous side effects of steroids.
SSRI Antidepressants: How They Work and Common Side Effects
Dec, 1 2025Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
SSRIs are the most common antidepressants used today. Learn how they increase serotonin in the brain, why they take weeks to work, what side effects to expect, and what to do if they don’t help.
How Insurers Save Thousands on Generic Drugs Through Bulk Buying and Tendering
Dec, 1 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Insurers save billions on generic drugs by using bulk buying and competitive tendering. Learn how these strategies drive down prices, why some systems hide costs, and how you can save more by understanding the real cost of your prescriptions.
Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: The Hidden Risk of Over-Replacement
Dec, 1 2025Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
Ashwagandha may help with stress and sleep, but for people on thyroid medication, it can cause dangerous over-replacement. Learn how this supplement can push thyroid hormone levels into toxic ranges and what to do if you're taking both.
Bariatric Surgery: Gastric Bypass vs. Sleeve Gastrectomy Compared
Nov, 29 2025Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are the two most common weight loss surgeries. Learn how they differ in weight loss, safety, diabetes improvement, side effects, cost, and long-term outcomes to make the right choice for your health.
Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice: Which Medications Are Affected and Why
Nov, 27 2025Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
Grapefruit can dangerously increase levels of many medications, leading to serious side effects. Learn which drugs are affected, why it happens, and how to stay safe without giving up fruit entirely.
Lot-to-Lot Variability in Biologics and Biosimilars: What You Need to Know
Nov, 26 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Lot-to-lot variability is a natural part of biologic and biosimilar manufacturing. Unlike generics, biosimilars aren't exact copies-but they're rigorously tested to ensure safety and effectiveness despite natural molecular differences.
Insurance Protections for Counterfeit Drug Risks: What Coverage Really Includes
Nov, 24 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Counterfeit drugs threaten patient safety and business stability. Learn how insurance protects companies from liability, what coverage really includes, and how to avoid costly mistakes in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
NSAID Sensitivity and Asthma: What Patients Should Watch
Nov, 23 2025Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
If you have asthma and take NSAIDs like aspirin or ibuprofen, you could be at risk for a dangerous respiratory reaction called NERD. Learn the signs, who’s most at risk, and how to stay safe.
Authorized Generic Pricing: Why They Cost Less Than Brand-Name Drugs
Nov, 22 2025Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but cost less because they're sold under the original manufacturer's approval. Learn how they cut prices, why they're not always cheaper at the pharmacy, and how to save on prescriptions.
