Aduhelm Controversy: Why the FDA Approval Divided the Medical World
The FDA's approval of Aduhelm on June 7, 2021 divided the medical world because the agency overrode its own advisory committee — which had voted 10 to 1...
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What Happens When Biologics Stop Working for Autoimmune Disease
When biologics stop working for autoimmune disease, patients face a frustrating but surprisingly common reality: an estimated 30 to 40 percent of people...
New Lupus Drug Gets Approval — First of Its Kind in Years
The FDA approved Gazyva (obinutuzumab) on October 20, 2025, for adult patients with active lupus nephritis — making it only the third drug ever greenlit...
Why Nerve Pain Is So Hard to Treat — And the New Approaches That Work
Nerve pain is so difficult to treat because it does not behave like ordinary pain. While a broken bone or a pulled muscle sends a clear, proportional...
This Psoriasis Drug Is So Effective It’s Changing the Standard of Care
Bimekizumab, sold under the brand name Bimzelx, is the psoriasis drug that is rewriting what doctors and patients expect from treatment.
Minocycline Foam: The New Antibiotic for Acne That Derms Love
Minocycline foam, sold under the brand name Amzeeq, is a topical formulation of the tetracycline-class antibiotic minocycline that has gained significant...
The Food Triggers Behind Migraines That Your Neurologist Wants You to Track
The foods most likely to trigger your migraines are ones you probably consume every day: chocolate, cheese, coffee, wine, and tea.
The Migraine Medication That Can Cause Permanent Rebound Headaches
The migraine medications most likely to cause permanent-feeling rebound headaches are combination analgesics containing opioids or barbiturates — drugs...
The Sedating Antipsychotic Prescribed to Nursing Home Patients — And Why It’s Controversial
The sedating antipsychotic at the center of this controversy is quetiapine, sold under the brand name Seroquel.
Why ADHD Medication Works for Some Adults but Not Others
ADHD medication works for some adults and not others primarily because of individual differences in brain chemistry — specifically, the ratio of dopamine...