Author: dave smith

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common liver cancer and mostly affects people with cirrhosis. Regular 6-month ultrasounds can catch it early, when treatments like ablation or transplant are most effective. Yet most patients never get screened. Here’s what works, what’s changing, and what you need to do now.

Herbal supplements can dangerously interact with blood thinners like warfarin, causing life-threatening bleeding. Learn which herbs are most risky, why doctors often miss these interactions, and what steps to take now to stay safe.

Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition causing daily cough and mucus buildup. Effective management requires daily airway clearance, targeted antibiotics, and hydration to break the cycle of infection and inflammation. While not curable, proper care dramatically improves quality of life.

Quality control in medical manufacturing ensures devices like pacemakers and insulin pumps work safely. With ISO 13485:2016 now mandatory in the U.S., strict standards prevent harm and save lives.

Gastroparesis causes delayed stomach emptying, leading to nausea, bloating, and vomiting. Learn how diet changes, meal timing, and medical treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Fiber supplements can block absorption of key medications like thyroid drugs, lithium, and metformin. Learn how to time your doses safely-two to four hours apart-to protect your health without giving up fiber.

The FDA Office of Generic Drugs ensures safe, affordable generic medications reach patients by reviewing applications, enforcing bioequivalence standards, and managing patent exclusivity under GDUFA and the Hatch-Waxman Act.

Learn how to effectively communicate with patients about generic medications to improve adherence, reduce costs, and build trust. Practical strategies, real-world examples, and science-backed facts for healthcare providers.

Drug-induced lupus mimics autoimmune lupus but is caused by certain medications. Symptoms include joint pain, fatigue, and fever. The good news? It usually reverses completely after stopping the drug. Learn how to recognize it and recover.

Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications to get urgent, life-saving alerts about drug, device, and food recalls. Learn how to set up keyword-based email notifications and why missing an alert could be dangerous.