Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Understanding the Progressive Bile Duct Disease
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, progressive liver disease that damages bile ducts, leading to scarring and liver failure. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, management, and emerging treatments.
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Generic Manufacturing Standards: How Quality Control Stops Counterfeit Drugs
Generic drug quality control uses strict manufacturing standards to prevent counterfeit medicines. From chemical testing to digital tracking, these systems ensure every pill is safe and effective-no matter the price.
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Strength Training for Fat Loss: How to Program for Real Results
Strength training is the most effective way to lose fat and keep muscle. Learn how to program workouts for real results, avoid common mistakes, and understand why lifting weights beats endless cardio for long-term fat loss.
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Biosimilar Medications: Are They Safe and Effective? What the Data Shows
Biosimilar medications are proven to be as safe and effective as their brand-name biologic counterparts, with billions of patient days of real-world use supporting their reliability. They offer major cost savings without compromising outcomes.
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Renal Dosing for Metformin and SGLT2 Inhibitors: When to Adjust
Learn when and how to adjust metformin and SGLT2 inhibitor doses in patients with kidney disease. Updated 2025 guidelines show safe use down to eGFR 20, with key monitoring tips and insurance challenges.
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Using Food Diaries on Warfarin: Track Vitamin K to Stay Safe
Tracking vitamin K with a food diary helps stabilize INR levels for people on warfarin. Consistency in leafy greens and oils-not avoidance-is key to avoiding dangerous blood clots or bleeding. Digital and paper logs both work, but accuracy matters.
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Malignant Hyperthermia and Anesthesia: What You Need to Know About This Life-Threatening Reaction
Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but deadly reaction to certain anesthesia drugs. Learn how it starts, what symptoms to watch for, why dantrolene saves lives, and how hospitals are preparing - or failing - to protect patients.
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How to Prevent Wrong-Patient Errors at the Pharmacy Counter
Wrong-patient errors at pharmacies can be deadly, but they're preventable. Learn how dual-identifier verification, barcode scanning, and patient counseling work together to stop medication mix-ups before they happen.
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Pricing Pressure and Shortages in Health Care: How Supply Chains Are Reshaping Costs and Access
Pricing pressure and shortages in health care are driving up costs and limiting access to essential medicines. Supply chain disruptions, single-source dependencies, and price controls are worsening the crisis-especially in low-resource settings.
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Consumer Language Guides: Making Generic Drug Information Accessible
Consumer language guides help patients understand that generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions. Learn how plain language, visuals, and pharmacist advice can reduce confusion and increase adherence.
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OTC Topical Pain Relievers: Creams, Gels, and Patches Safety Guide
Learn the real risks and safe usage of OTC topical pain relievers like creams, gels, and patches. Discover which ingredients can cause burns, why some products are illegal, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes.
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Packaging and Labeling: How to Identify Authorized Generics
Learn how to identify authorized generics by checking packaging, NDC codes, and labeling. Discover how they differ from brand-name and traditional generics, why they matter, and how to verify them using FDA resources.