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AREDS2 vitamins are proven to slow vision loss in intermediate AMD but don't help early AMD or prevent the disease. Learn who should take them, what's in the formula, and the latest 2024 findings on late-stage AMD.

Isoniazid is vital for treating tuberculosis but carries a high risk of liver damage, especially when combined with rifampin or in slow acetylators. Learn how genetics, drug interactions, and monitoring affect safety.

Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic liver disease where the immune system attacks the liver. Diagnosis relies on blood tests and biopsy. Steroids and azathioprine are the standard treatment, effectively controlling inflammation and preventing liver damage in most patients.

Medication-induced hair loss is common and often reversible. Learn which drugs cause it, how long it lasts, and what treatments actually work-from minoxidil to scalp cooling and nutritional support.

Bone turnover markers like PINP and β-CTX-I provide early insight into how well osteoporosis treatments are working-often within weeks, not years. Learn how they guide smarter, faster care.

Most clinicians don't know how much drugs cost - and that gap is harming patient health. Learn why price awareness matters, how EHR tools are helping, and what needs to change to make prescribing both effective and affordable.

Generic drugs save money-but their availability and price vary wildly across countries. Why do the same pills cost 10x more in some places? Here’s how global policies, manufacturing, and regulation shape access.

Counterfeit drugs aren't just fake-they're often laced with deadly toxins like fentanyl, heavy metals, and industrial solvents. Learn how these hidden contaminants cause organ failure, overdose, and death.

Alcohol can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar and damage the liver when mixed with diabetes medications like metformin, insulin, or sulfonylureas. Learn how to recognize the risks and protect your health.

Gabapentin and pregabalin are commonly used during pregnancy for pain and anxiety, but new research shows risks like preterm birth, low birth weight, and heart defects. Learn what the latest evidence says-and what to do if you're taking them.