Author: Jeffrey Abbott

4 Dec

Skin of Color Dermatology: Managing Hyperpigmentation and Keloids

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

12/ 4/2025

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Hyperpigmentation and keloids are common, challenging skin conditions in people with darker skin tones. Learn why they happen, what actually works, and how to treat them safely without making them worse.

2 Dec

Why Some People React Differently to Generic Medications

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

12/ 2/2025

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Generic medications save billions, but not everyone reacts the same. For drugs with narrow therapeutic indices like levothyroxine and warfarin, small differences in absorption can cause serious side effects. Here’s why some people feel worse after switching-and what to do about it.

1 Dec

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Autoimmune Joint Damage and Modern Biologic Treatments

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

12/ 1/2025

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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks joints and can damage organs. Biologic therapies target immune system triggers to reduce inflammation, prevent joint damage, and improve quality of life-when started early.

1 Dec

Gout Attacks: Understanding Uric Acid, Triggers, and Effective Medication Strategies

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

12/ 1/2025

5 Comments

Learn what causes gout attacks, how uric acid triggers inflammation, and the proven medication and lifestyle strategies to prevent future flares and reverse long-term damage.

1 Dec

Antidepressants: Types and Safety Profiles for Patients

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

12/ 1/2025

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Antidepressants help millions manage depression and anxiety, but they come with side effects, risks, and a long road to finding the right fit. Learn the types, how they work, and what to expect.

27 Nov

Statins and Diabetes: How Cholesterol Drugs Can Raise Blood Sugar in Some People

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

11/27/2025

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Statins can slightly raise blood sugar and increase diabetes risk in people already at risk. Learn who's most affected, how to monitor it, and why you should still take statins for heart health.

22 Nov

PDE5 Inhibitors and Nitrates: What You Must Know About the Deadly Blood Pressure Drop

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

11/22/2025

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PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra and Cialis can cause life-threatening drops in blood pressure when taken with nitrates. Learn the real risks, timing rules, and what to do if you're on both medications.

19 Nov

Narrative Medicine: How Personal Stories Shape Acceptance of Generic Medications

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

11/19/2025

15 Comments

Narrative medicine uses patient stories to build trust in generic medications, addressing the emotional barriers that science alone can't fix. It's not about changing the drug-it's about changing the meaning.

19 Nov

Liver-Healthy Diet: Proven Nutrition Strategies to Support Liver Function and Reverse Fatty Liver Disease

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

11/19/2025

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A liver-healthy diet based on the Mediterranean pattern can reduce liver fat, lower inflammation, and reverse early-stage fatty liver disease. Learn the foods to eat, avoid, and how to make it sustainable.

19 Nov

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Protecting Patients on Generic NTIs

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

11/19/2025

7 Comments

Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is critical for patients on generic narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs, where small changes in blood levels can cause toxicity or treatment failure. Learn when and why TDM saves lives.

Author: Jeffrey Abbott

Skin of Color Dermatology: Managing Hyperpigmentation and Keloids

Why Some People React Differently to Generic Medications

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Autoimmune Joint Damage and Modern Biologic Treatments

Gout Attacks: Understanding Uric Acid, Triggers, and Effective Medication Strategies

Antidepressants: Types and Safety Profiles for Patients

Statins and Diabetes: How Cholesterol Drugs Can Raise Blood Sugar in Some People

PDE5 Inhibitors and Nitrates: What You Must Know About the Deadly Blood Pressure Drop

Narrative Medicine: How Personal Stories Shape Acceptance of Generic Medications

Liver-Healthy Diet: Proven Nutrition Strategies to Support Liver Function and Reverse Fatty Liver Disease

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Protecting Patients on Generic NTIs

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