Archive: 2026/02
TRIPS Agreement and Generic Medicine Access: How Patent Rules Limit Global Health
The TRIPS agreement enforces global drug patents, blocking affordable generics in poor countries. Despite legal flexibilities, political pressure and complex rules make access to life-saving medicines nearly impossible for millions.
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Antiemetics and Serotonergic Drugs: What You Need to Know About Serotonin Syndrome Risk
Antiemetics like ondansetron can trigger serotonin syndrome when combined with SSRIs or other serotonergic drugs. Learn the risks, warning signs, and how to stay safe - especially if you're over 65 or taking multiple medications.
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NSAIDs and Blood Thinners: The Hidden Danger of Combining Them
Combining NSAIDs like ibuprofen with blood thinners can double or even quadruple your risk of dangerous internal bleeding. Learn why this interaction is so deadly-and what pain relievers are actually safe.
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Methadone and QT Prolongation: What You Need to Know About ECG Monitoring
Methadone saves lives but can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of deadly heart rhythms. Learn who needs ECG monitoring, what levels are dangerous, and how to stay safe while on treatment.
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Copay Assistance for Generics: Finding Financial Help in 2026
Find out how to get financial help for generic medications in 2026. Learn about pharmacy discounts, Medicare Extra Help, and new rules under the Inflation Reduction Act that cut costs for millions.
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Food and Medications: How Timing Affects Absorption and Effectiveness
Learn how food affects medication absorption, why timing matters for effectiveness, and practical tips to avoid common mistakes. Understand the science behind food-drug interactions to ensure your meds work properly.
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Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care: How to Manage Treatment Costs and Avoid Financial Ruin
Financial toxicity in cancer care is the overwhelming cost burden patients face-from treatment bills to lost income. Learn who’s most at risk, how it impacts survival, and what real help is available right now.
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Antibiotic Combination Products: How Generic Versions Are Changing Access and Cost
Generic antibiotic combination products offer major cost savings and improved access, but regulatory and legal barriers still limit their use. Learn how these complex drugs work, why they’re hard to copy, and what’s being done to make them more available.
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Psychosis: Recognizing Early Warning Signs and Accessing Coordinated Specialty Care
Learn the early warning signs of psychosis and how Coordinated Specialty Care can dramatically improve recovery outcomes. Early treatment saves lives, jobs, and relationships.
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