Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry

  1. What is the difference between in vivo and in vitro?

    Medical articles for general audiences often reference 'in vivo' and 'in vitro' studies. What exactly do these terms mean? Learn more in this article.

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  2. What to know about off-label drug use

    Doctors may sometimes prescribe drugs for conditions or at dosages different than those that the FDA have approved. Learn more about off-label drug…

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  3. Behind the Counter: Traditional DMARDs vs. biologics to treat rheumatoid arthritis

    In this Behind the Counter feature, a rheumatologist compares two types of rheumatoid arthritis treatment: traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic…

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  4. Biologics for psoriatic arthritis: Everything you need to know

    Here, learn how various biologics can help reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. We also describe the risks of these…

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  5. What are the side effects and risks of Ritalin?

    Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a stimulant medication for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. Ritalin can cause side effects and has the potential for…

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  7. What to know about clindamycin

    Clindamycin is an antibiotic drug. This article provides an overview of clindamycin, including what it can treat, how much doctors recommend taking…

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  8. What is a systematic review in research?

    Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are a reliable type of research. Medical experts base guidelines for the best medical treatments on them.

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  9. How does Herceptin work for breast cancer?

    Herceptin, or trastuzumab, is a medication that helps halt the growth of cancer cells and shrink tumors in various stages of breast cancer…

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  10. What types of HIV medications are there?

    There are many types of HIV medications, including antiretroviral drugs, which stop the virus from replicating. Learn more about the variety of HIV…

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  11. Why do people use meldonium?

    Meldonium is perhaps most well-known for its role in sports doping. This article will explore the story of its origin and its broad medical uses in…

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  12. What is a randomized controlled trial?

    A randomized controlled trial is one of the best ways of keeping the bias of the researchers out of the data and making sure that a study gives the…

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  13. Is nasal spray addiction a cause for concern?

    Nasal sprays can relieve a congested nose or throat, but people can develop a dependence with some types. Find out more about the different types of…

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  14. What are the side effects of antibiotics?

    Doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. However, they can cause side effects, such as digestive issues, fungal infections, and…

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  15. Can you mix cephalexin and alcohol?

    Cephalexin, also spelled cefalexin, is an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as first-generation cephalosporins, which doctors use…

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  16. How to get rid of an amoxicillin rash

    A reaction to amoxicillin, a medication used to treat bacterial infections, causes an amoxicillin rash. A side effect of amoxicillin can be a rash…

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  18. What is a case-control study in medical research?

    A case-control study, like other medical research, can help scientists find new medications and treatments. Find out how 'cases' are compared with…

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  19. What is a cohort study in medical research?

    Many major findings about the health effects of lifestyle factors come from cohort studies. Find out how this medical research works with our…

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  20. What you need to know about Lyrica (pregabalin)

    Lyrica, or pregabalin, is an anti-seizure drug that can treat a range of conditions, including epilepsy, fibromyalgia, and nerve pain. However, it…

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  21. All about side effects

    Many treatments and medical procedures can cause side effects, which can be positive but more often are unwanted. Causes of adverse effects include…

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