Archive: 2026/02

How TRIPS Patent Rules Shape Global Access to Generic Medicines

How TRIPS Patent Rules Shape Global Access to Generic Medicines

Harrison Greywell Feb, 22 2026 0

The TRIPS Agreement shapes global access to generic medicines by enforcing strict patent rules that often block affordable drugs in poor countries. Despite loopholes like compulsory licensing, powerful trade deals and corporate pressure continue to limit access.

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Fertility Preservation Options Before Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know

Fertility Preservation Options Before Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know

Harrison Greywell Feb, 18 2026 0

Fertility preservation before chemotherapy is a critical, often overlooked step for cancer patients. Learn the proven options-egg freezing, sperm banking, ovarian tissue cryopreservation-and what you need to do now to protect your future.

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Chronic Conditions: How to Adjust to Generic Maintenance Medications Without Compromising Your Health

Chronic Conditions: How to Adjust to Generic Maintenance Medications Without Compromising Your Health

Harrison Greywell Feb, 13 2026 9

Switching to generic maintenance medications can save hundreds per month without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn how to make the transition safely, what to watch for, and why most people do better on generics.

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In Vivo vs In Vitro Bioequivalence Testing: When Each Is Used

In Vivo vs In Vitro Bioequivalence Testing: When Each Is Used

Harrison Greywell Feb, 11 2026 12

In vivo and in vitro bioequivalence testing are two key methods used to approve generic drugs. Learn when each is required, how they differ, and why regulators are shifting toward lab-based testing for many products.

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Fiber Supplements and Constipation: When to Take Them with Medications

Fiber Supplements and Constipation: When to Take Them with Medications

Harrison Greywell Feb, 8 2026 8

Fiber supplements help with constipation, but they can block your medications. Learn the right time to take them so they work - without messing up your prescriptions.

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Balance Rehabilitation: Vestibular Exercises and Fall Prevention

Balance Rehabilitation: Vestibular Exercises and Fall Prevention

Harrison Greywell Feb, 7 2026 16

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy uses simple daily exercises to improve balance, reduce dizziness, and prevent falls-especially in older adults. Proven to boost stability by 73% and cut fall risk by 53%, VRT helps you move confidently again.

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Biosimilar Safety Monitoring: How Adverse Event Surveillance Works

Biosimilar Safety Monitoring: How Adverse Event Surveillance Works

Harrison Greywell Feb, 5 2026 8

Biosimilars require specialized safety monitoring due to their complex nature. Learn how regulatory agencies track adverse events, the challenges in reporting, and why this process is crucial for patient safety.

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Bone-Conduction Hearing Aids: The Alternative Solution for Conductive Loss and SSD

Bone-Conduction Hearing Aids: The Alternative Solution for Conductive Loss and SSD

Harrison Greywell Feb, 4 2026 13

Bone-conduction hearing aids send sound through skull bones, bypassing blocked ear canals. Ideal for conductive loss, mixed loss, or single-sided deafness. They avoid ear canal issues. Cochlear and Oticon offer Bluetooth models. Users report clearer hearing in noise.

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Weight Loss and Sleep Apnea: How BMI Directly Impacts CPAP Pressure Needs

Weight Loss and Sleep Apnea: How BMI Directly Impacts CPAP Pressure Needs

Harrison Greywell Feb, 3 2026 8

Your BMI directly affects how much CPAP pressure you need to treat sleep apnea. Losing even 5-10% of your weight can cut apnea events in half-and sometimes eliminate the need for CPAP entirely.

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Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations

Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations

Harrison Greywell Feb, 2 2026 12

The Orange Book is the FDA's official list of approved drugs with therapeutic equivalence ratings and patent data. It's essential for pharmacists, generic drug makers, and patients looking to save money on prescriptions.

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