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Dec

Diuretics and Hypokalemia in Heart Failure Patients: Practical Management Tips
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Diuretics and Hypokalemia in Heart Failure Patients: Practical Management Tips

Diuretics help manage fluid in heart failure but often cause dangerous low potassium. Learn how to prevent and treat hypokalemia with proven strategies like potassium supplements, MRAs, and SGLT2 inhibitors.

6

Dec

Employer Health Plans and Generic Preferences: How Formularies Control Your Drug Costs
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Employer Health Plans and Generic Preferences: How Formularies Control Your Drug Costs

Employer health plans use tiered formularies to push generic drugs and cut costs-but the savings don't always reach you. Learn how formularies work, why drugs get dropped, and what you can do to protect your coverage.

5

Dec

How to Prepare for a Medication Review Appointment: A Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Prepare for a Medication Review Appointment: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn exactly what to bring, what to ask, and how to prepare for a medication review appointment to avoid dangerous drug interactions and ensure your treatment is still right for you.

4

Dec

Exercise for Weight Loss: Cardio vs. Strength Training - What Actually Works
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Exercise for Weight Loss: Cardio vs. Strength Training - What Actually Works

Cardio burns calories fast, but strength training changes your metabolism for good. Learn why combining both is the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off.

3

Dec

Vitamin D and Statin Tolerance: What the Evidence Really Shows
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Vitamin D and Statin Tolerance: What the Evidence Really Shows

Does vitamin D help you tolerate statins? Evidence is mixed. Some studies say yes, the largest trial says no. Here’s what actually works for statin muscle pain and how to decide what to do next.

2

Dec

Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: Understanding Asthma and NSAID Sensitivity
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Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: Understanding Asthma and NSAID Sensitivity

Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) is a severe condition linking asthma, nasal polyps, and NSAID sensitivity. Learn how it develops, why it's often missed, and how aspirin desensitization can change your prognosis.

1

Dec

Perimenopause and Mood: How Hormonal Shifts Affect Emotions and What Helps
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Perimenopause and Mood: How Hormonal Shifts Affect Emotions and What Helps

Perimenopause can trigger intense mood swings due to hormonal shifts. Learn how estrogen and progesterone changes affect your brain, what treatments actually work, and how to find the right care without waiting until it's too late.

1

Dec

Celiac Disease: How to Live Gluten-Free and Fix Nutrient Deficiencies
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Celiac Disease: How to Live Gluten-Free and Fix Nutrient Deficiencies

Celiac disease requires lifelong gluten avoidance to heal the gut and prevent serious nutrient deficiencies. Learn how to eat safely, fix common deficiencies like iron and vitamin D, and avoid hidden gluten sources that sabotage recovery.

1

Dec

What Happens When You Don't Take Your Medications as Prescribed
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What Happens When You Don't Take Your Medications as Prescribed

Skipping your prescribed meds may seem harmless, but it leads to preventable deaths, hospitalizations, and billions in avoidable healthcare costs. Learn the real risks and what you can do today.

29

Nov

Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS): What You Need to Know
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Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS): What You Need to Know

DRESS syndrome is a life-threatening drug reaction that causes fever, rash, organ damage, and high eosinophil levels. Often misdiagnosed, it requires immediate recognition and treatment to prevent death or long-term organ damage.

27

Nov

Community Health Presentations: Public Education Resources on Generic Drugs
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Community Health Presentations: Public Education Resources on Generic Drugs

Learn how public education on generic drugs is helping patients save money without sacrificing safety. Discover the facts behind generic medication equivalence and how community health programs are closing the knowledge gap.

26

Nov

How to Talk About Medication Side Effects Without Quitting Your Prescription
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How to Talk About Medication Side Effects Without Quitting Your Prescription

Learn how to talk to your doctor about medication side effects without quitting your prescription. Discover simple tracking methods, key questions to ask, and real strategies to stay on treatment safely.