Archive: 2026/02 - Page 2

Coronary Calcium Score: What CT Scans Reveal About Plaque Buildup in Heart Arteries

3 Feb

Gregory Sterling 14

A coronary calcium score reveals hidden plaque in heart arteries before symptoms appear. This simple CT scan helps identify heart disease risk more accurately than traditional methods-especially for those with intermediate risk factors.

Levothyroxine and Proton Pump Inhibitors: How They Interfere with Absorption

2 Feb

Gregory Sterling 11

Levothyroxine and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can interfere with each other, reducing thyroid hormone absorption and raising TSH levels. Learn how this common drug interaction works, why timing doesn't help, and what alternatives actually work.

Patent Term Restoration: How Pharmaceutical Companies Legally Extend Drug Exclusivity

1 Feb

Gregory Sterling 15

Patent term restoration lets pharmaceutical companies recover lost patent time due to FDA approval delays. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act works, who qualifies, and why it's critical for drug development.

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