# \#medicine **URL:** https://www.medboundhub.com/tag/medicine/140.md [Latest](https://www.medboundhub.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.medboundhub.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.medboundhub.com/tags.md) --- ## [Pregnancy and Medicines: What Do FDA Pregnancy Categories Really Mean?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/pregnancy-and-medicines-what-do-fda-pregnancy-categories-really-mean/19627)
**Author:** [@sawshweta23](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/sawshweta23)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/pregnancy-and-medicines-what-do-fda-pregnancy-categories-really-mean/19627 "2026-10-04T17:00:15Z")
Pregnancy is a delicate period where every medication must be prescribed with caution. While some drugs are considered safe, others may pose risks to the developing fetus. To help healthcare professionals assess these ri… --- ## [Maharashtra FDA cancels license of Pune-based pharma over low-standard medicines, GMP violation](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/maharashtra-fda-cancels-license-of-pune-based-pharma-over-low-standard-medicines-gmp-violation/22291)
**Author:** [@Tama](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Tama)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/maharashtra-fda-cancels-license-of-pune-based-pharma-over-low-standard-medicines-gmp-violation/22291 "2026-08-27T08:57:39Z")
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 6, 2026, permanently cancelled the license of InduCare Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (a Pune-based Ayurvedic medicine manufacturer) under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940,… --- ## [When Medicines Seem to "Stop Working" — What's Actually Happening?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/when-medicines-seem-to-stop-working-whats-actually-happening/21051)
**Author:** [@Sakshi\_Phaugat](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sakshi_Phaugat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/when-medicines-seem-to-stop-working-whats-actually-happening/21051 "2026-08-12T15:01:41Z")
Ever heard someone say, “This used to work fine for me, but not anymore”? Early on, I honestly assumed it meant the drug itself had somehow weakened. It wasn’t until I dug into pharmacology that I understood the real sto… --- ## [Moon Face Syndrome: More Than Just a Round Face](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/moon-face-syndrome-more-than-just-a-round-face/21844)
**Author:** [@DrAsmakhan](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/DrAsmakhan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 4:55am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/moon-face-syndrome-more-than-just-a-round-face/21844 "2026-08-07T04:55:55Z")
It is a Medical sign characterized by a rounded, puffy, full face caused by fat deposition and fluid retention. It mostly triggered by the high level of stress hormone (cortisol) or long term use of corticosteroid Medica… --- ## [Autoimmune Gastritis : When Your Stomach Eats Itself](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/autoimmune-gastritis-when-your-stomach-eats-itself/21466)
**Author:** [@DrAsmakhan](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/DrAsmakhan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/autoimmune-gastritis-when-your-stomach-eats-itself/21466 "2026-08-02T20:40:40Z")
Recently I Discovered that Internet Personality Named Bryan Johnson diagnosed with a rare disease named Autoimmune Gastritis. From then everyone wants to know about the Autoimmune Gastritis. Introduction: A Autoimmune G… --- ## [Painkillers During Periods: A Medical Reality Check](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/painkillers-during-periods-a-medical-reality-check/21337)
**Author:** [@DrAsmakhan](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/DrAsmakhan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/painkillers-during-periods-a-medical-reality-check/21337 "2026-08-01T17:26:43Z")
A person who suffering from headache takes pain killer to get relief, But when girl take pills during their periods it not considered as safe and let them suffer till pain reduces by it’s own. Menstural pain occurs due … --- ## [From Plant to Pill: The Forgotten Journey of Natural Drugs](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/from-plant-to-pill-the-forgotten-journey-of-natural-drugs/9747)
**Author:** [@MAHAK26](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/MAHAK26)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/from-plant-to-pill-the-forgotten-journey-of-natural-drugs/9747 "2026-07-16T13:39:26Z")
Long before modern pharmaceuticals, humans turned to nature for healing. Ancient texts like the Ebers Papyrus (circa 1500 BCE) and the Bencao Gangmu (16th century CE) cataloged hundreds of plant-based remedies . These ea… --- ## [Can a Sugar Pill Actually Make You Feel Better?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/can-a-sugar-pill-actually-make-you-feel-better/21061)
**Author:** [@Sakshi\_Phaugat](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sakshi_Phaugat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/can-a-sugar-pill-actually-make-you-feel-better/21061 "2026-07-10T16:02:36Z")
There’s this one thing from pharmacology class that’s just stuck with me, the placebo effect. I remember sitting there thinking, wait, how does a pill with literally nothing active in it make someone feel better? Made z… --- ## [Medical Quiz - The MBBS Memory Booster](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/medical-quiz-the-mbbs-memory-booster/20809)
**Author:** [@APURVA](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/APURVA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/medical-quiz-the-mbbs-memory-booster/20809 "2026-07-04T18:11:25Z")
Everyone in medical college knows that studying different subjects is hard. The recall- harder. You may remember reading 2-3 topics of pathology, remembering 4-5 drugs of pharmacology on a day , only to forget more t… --- ## [Don't Let Feeling Better Fool You](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dont-let-feeling-better-fool-you/20737)
**Author:** [@PrernaKapoor](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/PrernaKapoor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 5:23am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dont-let-feeling-better-fool-you/20737 "2026-07-02T05:23:25Z")
Have you come across someone who stopped taking their medicine just because they started feeling better? As a healthcare professional, This is one of the most common mistake I come across.Many people believe if their sy… --- ## [Beyond Copy Paste Medicine: Using AI as a Supplement, Not a Substitute](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/beyond-copy-paste-medicine-using-ai-as-a-supplement-not-a-substitute/15652)
**Author:** [@dr\_smit](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/dr_smit)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/beyond-copy-paste-medicine-using-ai-as-a-supplement-not-a-substitute/15652 "2026-06-12T16:52:04Z")
During my medical school journey , I have notice one of the trend that many student realise on the AI tools like Chatgpt or Gemini not only for quick doubts but also for everyday day to day examination which distance the… --- ## [Less Drilling, Better Outcomes: The Rise of Minimally Invasive Dentistry](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/less-drilling-better-outcomes-the-rise-of-minimally-invasive-dentistry/18828)
**Author:** [@VanditaRaj](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/VanditaRaj)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/less-drilling-better-outcomes-the-rise-of-minimally-invasive-dentistry/18828 "2026-06-09T20:18:45Z")
For decades, dental treatment often followed a simple rule: "drill and fill." When a cavity was detected, the decayed portion of the tooth was removed and replaced with a restorative material. While this approach has su… --- ## [A Virus That May Reverse Deafness](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/a-virus-that-may-reverse-deafness/19217)
**Author:** [@deepika.rwt](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/deepika.rwt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/a-virus-that-may-reverse-deafness/19217 "2026-05-28T09:08:36Z")
Life without the ability to hear is really tough to imagine. What if we never hear the sound of such good music , water flowing , sound of rain , sound of ocean waves , voices of our loved ones and many more, yes it is d… --- ## [Pregnancy Category Tablets: Why Medicine Safety Matters During Pregnancy](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/pregnancy-category-tablets-why-medicine-safety-matters-during-pregnancy/19154)
**Author:** [@MiriyalaSmarshitha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/MiriyalaSmarshitha)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/pregnancy-category-tablets-why-medicine-safety-matters-during-pregnancy/19154 "2026-05-25T15:42:00Z")
Not every medicine is considered safe during pregnancy. To help identify risks, medications are often grouped into “pregnancy categories” based on their potential effects on the developing baby. Some medicines are gener… --- ## [The Hidden Lab Error Called Biotin](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-hidden-lab-error-called-biotin/18581)
**Author:** [@Bansi](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Bansi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-hidden-lab-error-called-biotin/18581 "2026-05-13T12:15:38Z")
Recently, I came across a case with no signs or symptoms of hyperthyroidism, yet during a routine checkup the reports showed low TSH with high T3 and T4 levels. What made it more confusing was that the same pattern appe… --- ## [🧠 Smart Contact Lenses: Tiny Tech with Big Potential](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/smart-contact-lenses-tiny-tech-with-big-potential/14831)
**Author:** [@Upasna](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Upasna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/smart-contact-lenses-tiny-tech-with-big-potential/14831 "2026-05-05T11:46:06Z")
:brain: Smart Contact Lenses: Tiny Tech with Big Potential What if your contact lenses could do more than correct vision? Scientists are now exploring smart contact lenses that can quietly monitor certain health markers… --- ## [Why do cardiologists warn against frequent mouthwash use?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/why-do-cardiologists-warn-against-frequent-mouthwash-use/17704)
**Author:** [@PriyaRavichandran18](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/PriyaRavichandran18)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/why-do-cardiologists-warn-against-frequent-mouthwash-use/17704 "2026-04-30T09:08:45Z")
Mouthwashes are effective adjuncts to oral hygiene practices like brushing and flossing. Although they eliminate the harmful oral bacteria, frequent use may lead to oral microbiome dysbiosis, increased bacterial resistan… --- ## [Beyond the Barrier: Transdermal Insulin Delivery](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/beyond-the-barrier-transdermal-insulin-delivery/16799)
**Author:** [@Drjulietruby](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Drjulietruby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/beyond-the-barrier-transdermal-insulin-delivery/16799 "2026-04-07T10:05:57Z")
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the insulin it produces cannot be effectively used. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. Wh… --- ## [Fakes on the Shelf: Counterfeit Medicines in the Digital Age](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/fakes-on-the-shelf-counterfeit-medicines-in-the-digital-age/9436)
**Author:** [@Animeshmishra](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Animeshmishra)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/fakes-on-the-shelf-counterfeit-medicines-in-the-digital-age/9436 "2026-03-28T14:17:40Z")
As online pharmacies and global supply chains boom, so does the shadow market for counterfeit and substandard medicines. From antibiotics lacking active ingredients to life-saving cardiac drugs laced with contaminants, t… --- ## [Medicine Storage Mistakes Happening in Every Home](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/medicine-storage-mistakes-happening-in-every-home/15053)
**Author:** [@Upasna](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Upasna)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 9:06am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/medicine-storage-mistakes-happening-in-every-home/15053 "2026-03-25T09:06:26Z")
“It’s just medicine… anywhere will do.” Many homes follow this quiet habit—tablets in bathroom cabinets, syrups on kitchen shelves, or strips left in handbags for convenience. What often goes unnoticed is that storage co… --- ## [The Lessons Textbooks Never Taught Me](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-lessons-textbooks-never-taught-me/16203)
**Author:** [@Vaishali26](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Vaishali26)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-lessons-textbooks-never-taught-me/16203 "2026-03-24T15:51:16Z")
We usually think that to excel in the healthcare profession, clinical exposure is everything. Yes, it is required, but during my college time, I realized something that books can’t teach you. Those times are not just a… --- ## [Black Box Warnings – What they actually mean.](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/black-box-warnings-what-they-actually-mean/15290)
**Author:** [@Kanni](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Kanni)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/black-box-warnings-what-they-actually-mean/15290 "2026-03-22T13:41:12Z")
A Black Box Warning (also called a Boxed Warning) is the strictest safety warning placed on a prescription drug label. It does NOT mean the drug is banned. It means the drug carries a serious or life-threatening risk tha… --- ## [Medication Errors: Human or System Failure?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/medication-errors-human-or-system-failure/15359)
**Author:** [@Kanni](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Kanni)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/medication-errors-human-or-system-failure/15359 "2026-03-18T09:50:38Z")
A medication error is any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm. Medication errors can happen at any stage: Prescribing Transcribing Dispensing Administering Monitorin… --- ## [Placebo vs Nocebo Effect – Can belief cause side effects?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/placebo-vs-nocebo-effect-can-belief-cause-side-effects/15251)
**Author:** [@Kanni](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Kanni)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/placebo-vs-nocebo-effect-can-belief-cause-side-effects/15251 "2026-03-02T16:07:29Z")
We often say, “It’s just in your head.” But in medicine… your brain can actually create real physiological effects. What is the Placebo Effect? A placebo is an inactive treatment (like a sugar pill). Yet patients may f… --- ## [Deprescribing: The Clinical Skill We Don’t Talk About Enough](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/deprescribing-the-clinical-skill-we-don-t-talk-about-enough/14941)
**Author:** [@Upasna](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Upasna)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/deprescribing-the-clinical-skill-we-don-t-talk-about-enough/14941 "2026-02-26T08:23:55Z")
In healthcare training, most of the focus is understandably placed on diagnosing conditions and starting the right medicines. But in real-world practice, many patients—especially older adults—gradually accumulate long me… --- ## [Oral to IV Switching therapy](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/oral-to-iv-switching-therapy/15058)
**Author:** [@Kavishri17](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Kavishri17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/oral-to-iv-switching-therapy/15058 "2026-02-25T09:34:28Z")
It’s the process of changing a medication from oral (tablet/syrup) to intravenous (IV) when oral therapy is not possible, not reliable, or not fast enough. When this switch happens? Patient cannot swallow (stroke, int… --- ## [Digital Therapeutics (DTx): The Future of Prescription Without Pills](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/digital-therapeutics-dtx-the-future-of-prescription-without-pills/14939)
**Author:** [@Upasna](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Upasna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/digital-therapeutics-dtx-the-future-of-prescription-without-pills/14939 "2026-02-24T15:04:20Z")
Healthcare is rapidly moving beyond traditional medicines, and Digital Therapeutics (DTx) is at the center of this transformation. Unlike regular health apps, DTx are evidence-based software programs designed to prevent… --- ## [Why kids are not 'Small Adults' in Medicine?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/why-kids-are-not-small-adults-in-medicine/14868)
**Author:** [@Kavishri17](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Kavishri17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/why-kids-are-not-small-adults-in-medicine/14868 "2026-02-23T14:31:26Z")
Children are different from adults not just smaller in size, they are physiologically different. Their bodies handle disease and medicines differently. ● Drug absorption is different- Gastric pH is higher in neonates ●… --- ## [Side Effects of Multivitamins: Are They Always Safe?](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/side-effects-of-multivitamins-are-they-always-safe/14754)
**Author:** [@Kanni](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Kanni)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 6:24am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/side-effects-of-multivitamins-are-they-always-safe/14754 "2026-02-22T06:24:44Z")
Multivitamins are dietary supplements that contain a combination of different vitamins, and sometimes minerals, in one product. They are designed to help fill nutritional gaps in a person’s diet and support overall heal… --- ## [Monoclonal Antibodies: Precision Tools in Modern Medicine](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/monoclonal-antibodies-precision-tools-in-modern-medicine/14676)
**Author:** [@Disha12](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Disha12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 5:40am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/monoclonal-antibodies-precision-tools-in-modern-medicine/14676 "2026-02-20T05:40:57Z")
:dna: Monoclonal Antibodies: Precision Tools in Modern Medicine Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are laboratory-produced molecules designed to mimic the body’s natural immune defense system. They are highly specific protein… [Next page](https://www.medboundhub.com/tag/medicine/140.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=medicine)