Author: Ruaridh Wood

Labeling Effect: How Generic Drug Labels Influence Pain, Adherence, and Perceived Efficacy

Labeling Effect: How Generic Drug Labels Influence Pain, Adherence, and Perceived Efficacy

Generic drugs are chemically identical to brand-name versions, but patient perception often makes them feel less effective. Learn how labeling affects pain, adherence, and treatment outcomes - and what’s being done to fix it.

Ruaridh Wood 28.12.2025
Rare Cases Where Staying on Brand Is Better: Individual Customer Response Analysis

Rare Cases Where Staying on Brand Is Better: Individual Customer Response Analysis

In rare cases, staying with a branded product - not switching to generics - creates deeper emotional connections, stronger trust, and better customer responses. Learn why consistency beats adaptation when it matters most.

Ruaridh Wood 27.12.2025
Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Medications at Community Clinics

Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Medications at Community Clinics

Discover where to find free or low-cost medications at community clinics if you're uninsured or underinsured. Learn how to qualify, what to bring, and which programs actually work.

Ruaridh Wood 25.12.2025
Cleanroom Standards for Generic Drug Quality: What Manufacturers Must Know

Cleanroom Standards for Generic Drug Quality: What Manufacturers Must Know

Cleanroom standards ensure generic drugs are safe and effective by controlling particles, microbes, and human error. Learn how ISO grades, regulatory rules, and real-world costs impact quality and compliance.

Ruaridh Wood 24.12.2025
Privacy and Security at Online Pharmacies: How to Protect Your Data in 2025

Privacy and Security at Online Pharmacies: How to Protect Your Data in 2025

Learn how to protect your health data when using online pharmacies in 2025. Discover verified sites, red flags to avoid, and new federal rules that impact your privacy and safety.

Ruaridh Wood 23.12.2025
Borderline Personality Disorder: DBT Skills and Crisis Planning

Borderline Personality Disorder: DBT Skills and Crisis Planning

Learn how DBT skills like TIPP, DEAR MAN, and crisis planning help manage intense emotions and reduce self-harm in Borderline Personality Disorder. Evidence-based, practical, and life-changing.

Ruaridh Wood 21.12.2025
Gabapentinoids and Pregnancy: What the Latest Safety Data Shows

Gabapentinoids and Pregnancy: What the Latest Safety Data Shows

Gabapentin and pregabalin are commonly used during pregnancy for pain and anxiety, but new research shows potential risks to fetal development, including heart defects, preterm birth, and neonatal withdrawal. What you need to know before taking them.

Ruaridh Wood 19.12.2025
Autoimmune Overlap: Understanding PBC, PSC, and AIH Combined Features

Autoimmune Overlap: Understanding PBC, PSC, and AIH Combined Features

Autoimmune overlap syndromes combine features of PBC, PSC, and AIH, making diagnosis and treatment complex. Learn how to spot the signs, why biopsies matter, and what treatments actually work.

Ruaridh Wood 18.12.2025
Urticaria and Angioedema: How to Treat Acute and Chronic Hives Effectively

Urticaria and Angioedema: How to Treat Acute and Chronic Hives Effectively

Learn how to treat acute and chronic hives and angioedema with evidence-based steps - from antihistamines to biologics - and know when to seek emergency care. Understand the difference between histamine and bradykinin swelling.

Ruaridh Wood 17.12.2025
Antihistamine Interactions with Other Sedating Medications: What You Need to Know

Antihistamine Interactions with Other Sedating Medications: What You Need to Know

Combining antihistamines like Benadryl with other sedating drugs can cause dangerous drowsiness, breathing problems, and even delirium-especially in older adults. Learn which combinations are risky and how to switch to safer options.

Ruaridh Wood 16.12.2025