ZipHealth.co: Your Quick Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 3

180-Day Exclusivity in Generic Drug Market Entry: How Patent Law Controls Access

Keith Ashcroft
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December 1
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The 180-day exclusivity rule under the Hatch-Waxman Act gives the first generic drug maker to challenge a patent a temporary monopoly - but it often delays competition and keeps prices high. Here’s how it works, why it’s controversial, and what’s being done to fix it.

Acne Scars: Microneedling, Lasers, and Topical Strategies That Actually Work

Beata Staszkow
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December 1
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14

Learn how microneedling, lasers, and topical treatments actually work for acne scars. Discover which method suits your scar type, skin tone, and lifestyle-with real data and expert insights.

Vestibular Migraine: How to Manage Dizziness and Headaches Effectively

Keith Ashcroft
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December 1
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15

Vestibular migraine causes dizziness, vertigo, and headaches without always including pain. Learn how to diagnose it, avoid common misdiagnoses, and use proven treatments like propranolol, vestibular rehab, and supplements to manage symptoms effectively.

Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: What You Need to Know About Long-Term Risks

Keith Ashcroft
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December 1
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12

Long-term metformin use can cause vitamin B12 deficiency, leading to nerve damage, fatigue, and confusion. Learn the symptoms, who's at risk, and how to prevent irreversible complications with simple blood tests and supplements.

Multiple Myeloma: Understanding Bone Disease and the New Treatments Changing Outcomes

Beata Staszkow
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November 29
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8

Multiple myeloma causes severe bone damage in over 80% of patients. Learn how new drugs are moving beyond slowing bone loss to actually healing lesions, reducing fractures, and improving quality of life.

Antiemetics and Parkinson’s Medications: Avoiding Dangerous Dopamine Interactions

Keith Ashcroft
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November 27
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10

Dopamine-blocking antiemetics like metoclopramide can severely worsen Parkinson’s symptoms. Learn which drugs to avoid, safer alternatives like domperidone and cyclizine, and how to protect your movement from dangerous medication interactions.

Fixed-dose combination drugs: what they are and why they exist

Keith Ashcroft
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November 24
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13

Fixed-dose combination drugs combine two or more medications in one pill to improve adherence, reduce pill burden, and enhance treatment effectiveness. Learn how they work, where they're used, and when they make sense.

How to Read Prescription Labels When Traveling or Crossing Time Zones

Beata Staszkow
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November 23
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8

Learn how to read prescription labels when traveling across time zones to avoid missed doses, customs seizures, and health emergencies. Essential tips for safe international travel with medications.

Long-Term Care Insurance and Generic Drug Coverage in Nursing Homes: What You Really Need to Know

Beata Staszkow
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November 22
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9

Long-term care insurance doesn't cover generic drugs in nursing homes. Medicare Part D does - but formularies, delays, and enrollment gaps can block access. Know how it works to avoid costly surprises.

Psoriatic Arthritis Skin-Joint Link: Signs and Treatments

Beata Staszkow
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November 21
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17

Psoriatic arthritis links skin and joint inflammation through the same immune response. Learn the key signs - dactylitis, enthesitis, nail changes - and how modern treatments can stop joint damage before it's too late.