Author: Arnold Kendrick - Page 2

Crossover trial designs are the gold standard in bioequivalence studies, using each participant as their own control to reduce variability and sample size. Learn how 2x2 and replicate designs work, why washout periods matter, and how regulators assess drug equivalence.

Statin-induced muscle pain is common and often misunderstood. Learn how statins damage muscle tissue, what actually helps (and what doesn’t), and safer alternatives that protect your heart without hurting your muscles.

Learn how to interpret spirometry and DLCO results to understand your lung health. Discover what low or normal values mean for conditions like asthma, fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension.

Energy drinks combined with stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin can spike blood pressure and heart rate, raising the risk of heart attack and arrhythmias. Learn the real dangers and what to do instead.

The FDA monitors generic drug safety after approval through real-time reporting, manufacturing data, and patient feedback. Learn how adverse events are tracked, what gaps exist, and what’s changing in 2025 to improve detection of quality and effectiveness issues.

Traveling with medications in 2025 requires knowing international rules, packing correctly, and planning for refills. Avoid seizures, delays, and legal trouble with this practical guide for safe, stress-free travel.

Learn how to time your medications while breastfeeding to reduce your baby’s drug exposure by up to 75%. Safe strategies for painkillers, antidepressants, and opioids - backed by science and major medical groups.

U.S. generic drug prices are 33% lower than in most other developed countries, thanks to fierce competition and high volume. But brand-name drugs cost up to 4 times more than abroad. Here's how the system really works.

Learn how to safely choose between multiple generic medications by understanding therapeutic equivalence ratings, bioequivalence, and when to stick with one manufacturer. Avoid risks with narrow therapeutic index drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine.

Weight loss plateaus aren't about willpower-they're caused by metabolic adaptation. Learn why your body slows down after losing weight and how science-backed strategies like diet breaks, protein, and lifting weights can help you break through.