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How Radiation Therapy Works to Destroy Cancer Cells: DNA Damage Explained

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How Radiation Therapy Works to Destroy Cancer Cells: DNA Damage Explained

Radiation therapy uses ionizing radiation to damage cancer cell DNA, causing cell death through mechanisms like double-strand breaks and immune activation. Learn how modern techniques improve precision and future advancements like FLASH radiotherapy.

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Metabolic Syndrome: The Hidden Cluster of Heart Disease Risk Factors

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Metabolic Syndrome: The Hidden Cluster of Heart Disease Risk Factors

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of five risk factors-including belly fat, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance-that dramatically increase heart disease and diabetes risk. Learn how to spot it, reverse it, and protect your health.

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Causality Assessment for Adverse Drug Reactions: How the Naranjo Scale Works in Real-World Practice

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Causality Assessment for Adverse Drug Reactions: How the Naranjo Scale Works in Real-World Practice

The Naranjo Scale is a proven, 10-question tool used worldwide to determine if a drug caused an adverse reaction. Learn how it works, where it falls short, and why it's still the gold standard in drug safety.

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Immune-Related Adverse Events: How to Recognize and Manage irAEs in Cancer Patients

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Immune-Related Adverse Events: How to Recognize and Manage irAEs in Cancer Patients

Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are serious side effects of cancer immunotherapy that require prompt recognition and treatment. Learn how to spot symptoms, manage them with steroids and other drugs, and why early action saves lives.

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Oncologic Imaging: How PET-CT, MRI, and PET-MRI Improve Cancer Staging Accuracy

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Oncologic Imaging: How PET-CT, MRI, and PET-MRI Improve Cancer Staging Accuracy

PET-CT, MRI, and PET-MRI each play distinct roles in cancer staging. Learn how these imaging tools differ in accuracy, radiation exposure, and best-use cases for common cancers like breast, prostate, and brain tumors.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder: How Light Therapy Helps with Winter Depression

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Seasonal Affective Disorder: How Light Therapy Helps with Winter Depression

Seasonal affective disorder causes winter depression due to reduced sunlight. Bright light therapy is a proven, drug-free treatment that helps regulate mood, energy, and sleep by mimicking natural daylight. Most users see improvement within days.

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Medicaid Generic Coverage: State-by-State Variations and Requirements

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Medicaid Generic Coverage: State-by-State Variations and Requirements

Medicaid generic drug coverage varies widely by state, with differences in substitution rules, copays, prior authorization, and formularies. Learn how your state manages generics and what you need to know to get your prescriptions without delays or surprises.

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Carrying Medications in Original Containers While Traveling: What You Need to Know

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Carrying Medications in Original Containers While Traveling: What You Need to Know

Learn why carrying medications in original containers while traveling is essential for avoiding delays, legal trouble, and confiscation-whether you're flying domestically or internationally.

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How Buyers Use Generic Drug Competition to Lower Prescription Prices

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How Buyers Use Generic Drug Competition to Lower Prescription Prices

Generic drug competition drives prescription prices down by up to 97%. Learn how buyers like Medicare use this competition to negotiate lower costs-and how brand-name companies fight back.

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What Are Biosimilars? A Simple Guide for Patients

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What Are Biosimilars? A Simple Guide for Patients

Biosimilars are highly similar versions of complex biologic drugs, approved by the FDA as safe and effective. They offer the same treatment benefits at a lower cost, helping more patients access life-changing therapies.

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