Author: Ian Skaife - Page 4

Ethnicity affects how your body processes drugs due to genetic differences in metabolism. Learn how CYP450 enzymes, HLA variants, and ancestry influence medication effectiveness-and why genetic testing is replacing race-based prescribing.

Medication-related liver damage is silent but deadly. Learn the early signs like jaundice, dark urine, and itching - and when to rush to the hospital. Most cases are preventable with awareness.

Learn the 10 critical questions to ask about your prescription insurance coverage to avoid surprise bills. Know your formulary, tiers, prior auth rules, and how to save hundreds or thousands on meds.

Allopurinol is the go-to for gout, but many patients switch due to side effects or poor response. This guide compares febuxostat, probenecid, lesinurad, and pegloticase-what works, who it's for, and real-world trade-offs.

Piroxicam gel is a topical NSAID that delivers targeted pain relief for arthritis, tendonitis, and muscle strains with fewer side effects than oral pills. Learn how it works, who it's best for, and how to use it safely.

Estriol, a mild estrogen, plays a key role in energy production and reducing fatigue, especially in postmenopausal women. Learn how restoring estriol levels can improve mitochondrial function, lower inflammation, and bring back natural energy without stimulants.

Learn how piroxicam affects kidney function, who is at risk, and safe usage tips to prevent acute injury or worsening chronic disease.

A detailed guide comparing Prograf (Tacrolimus) with its main alternatives, covering mechanisms, side effects, costs, and how to choose the right immunosuppressant for transplant patients.

Explore how landmark clinical trials established the efavirenz‑emtricitabine‑tenofovir regimen and why it remains a cornerstone of HIV therapy.

A side‑by‑side look at Eurax (crotamiton) versus permethrin, benzyl benzoate, sulfur, ivermectin and more, with effectiveness, safety and cost details.