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    older man getting an infusion, FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Baqsimi and Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions, Plus More

    FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Baqsimi and Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions, Plus More

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Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Causes Low IQ in Kids
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Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Causes Low IQ in Kids

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Who’s Responsible When a Generic Drug Kills?
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Who’s Responsible When a Generic Drug Kills?

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4 Crowdsourcing Drug Sites: Pros & Cons

Suzanne B. Robotti
Too Many Prescriptions? How to Talk With Your Doctor About Polypharmacy
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Too Many Prescriptions? How to Talk With Your Doctor About Polypharmacy

Emma Yasinski
Make Your Voice Heard In Patient-Focused Drug Development
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Make Your Voice Heard In Patient-Focused Drug Development

Jonathan Block
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A Dose of Health Care for Haiti’s Poor

Suzanne B. Robotti
Open Letter to the FDA: You’re Protecting the Wrong PeopleSu Calls on the FDA to Release the Names of Drugs Approved Using Fraudulent Data
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Open Letter to the FDA: You’re Protecting the Wrong People

Suzanne B. Robotti
Should You Avoid Doctors to Live Longer?
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Should You Avoid Medical Errors to Live Longer?

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Recap: Raising Awareness About the Side Effects of Medicines
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Recap: Raising Awareness About the Side Effects of Medicines

Jonathan Block
About 25% of Antibiotic Prescriptions Unnecessary
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About 25% of Prescribed Antibiotics are Unnecessary

Jonathan Block
The Trouble with Telehealth
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The Trouble With Telehealth

Melissa Finley
How to Protect Yourself from Medical Errors
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How To Protect Yourself From Medical Errors

Suzanne B. Robotti
US Health Care System Not Meeting Needs of Its Patients
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US Health Care System Not Meeting Needs of Its Patients

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What Does Singapore Know About Healthcare That We Don't?
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What Does Singapore Know About Healthcare That We Don’t?

Jonathan Block
Acetaminophen Tylenol During Pregnancy
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Can Taking Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Cause Autism?

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For Weight Loss Drugs, Benefits Don’t Outweigh the Risks

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Are New Drugs Real Advances For Patients?
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Are New Drugs Real Advances For Patients?

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Can I Take a Drug After Expiration Date?
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Can I Take a Drug After Expiration Date?

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Medication Guides: Why You Should Read Them
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Medication Guides: Why You Should Read Them

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FAQs About NDMA and the Recalls of Zantac, Metformin and More

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