Category: Health and Medicine - Page 4
JAK Inhibitors: What You Must Watch For - Infection and Blood Clot Risks
JAK inhibitors help with autoimmune diseases but carry serious risks of infection and blood clots. Learn who should avoid them, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives.
Nocebo Effect and Statin Side Effects: Why Your Symptoms Might Not Be From the Drug
Most people who quit statins due to muscle pain aren't reacting to the drug-they're reacting to their expectations. New research shows 90% of side effects are caused by the nocebo effect, not the medication itself.
Flutamide and Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know About Clinical Trials and Research Opportunities
Flutamide is no longer a standard treatment for prostate cancer, but it still plays a role in clinical trials. Learn how this older hormone therapy is being used today to compare new drugs, study resistance, and expand access for underserved patients.
Azathioprine History: From Discovery to Modern Clinical Use
Explore the full story of azathioprine, from its 1950s discovery to modern use in transplants and autoimmune diseases, including safety, dosing, and future trends.
Medication‑Induced Orthostatic Hypotension: Why Standing Can Make You Dizzy
Learn why certain medicines cause dizziness on standing, how orthostatic hypotension is diagnosed, and practical steps to stop falls and feel steady again.
Ginkgo Biloba & Blood Thinners: How Much Bleeding Risk Is Real?
Learn how Ginkgo biloba interacts with blood thinners, the bleeding risks involved, and safe steps to manage supplements while on anticoagulants.
Drospirenone and Bone Health: Effects, Risks, and Benefits
Drospirenone can help maintain bone density, but its benefits depend on age, duration, and lifestyle. Learn how the hormone works, what studies show, and practical tips for safe use.
Parkinsonism Stages: What Happens As the Disease Progresses
Explore each Parkinsonism stage, expected symptoms, treatment options, and practical tips to manage life as the disease progresses.
Prevent & Treat Insect Bite Sores: Step‑by‑Step Guide
Learn how to stop insect bite sores before they start and treat them fast with proven home remedies, prevention tips, and when to see a doctor.
Pheochromocytoma Stages and Grading Explained
Learn how pheochromocytoma is staged and graded, why these systems matter, and how they guide treatment and follow‑up for patients.
