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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms, Triggers, and Medication Options

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms, Triggers, and Medication Options

IBS causes chronic abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel habits. Learn the symptoms, common triggers like food and stress, and proven medication options - including diet changes, probiotics, and FDA-approved drugs - backed by current medical research.

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Warfarin and Antibiotics: How Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics Raise INR and Increase Bleeding Risk

Warfarin and Antibiotics: How Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics Raise INR and Increase Bleeding Risk

Warfarin and certain antibiotics can dangerously raise INR levels, increasing bleeding risk. Learn which antibiotics are safest, when to test your INR, and how to prevent life-threatening complications.

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Medication Errors in Hospitals vs. Retail Pharmacies: What You Need to Know

Medication Errors in Hospitals vs. Retail Pharmacies: What You Need to Know

Medication errors happen in both hospitals and retail pharmacies, but the risks and causes differ. Hospitals have more mistakes, but better safety nets. Retail pharmacies have fewer errors - but they often reach patients undetected. Here's what you need to know.

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding Memory Decline, Staging, and How to Support Caregivers

Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding Memory Decline, Staging, and How to Support Caregivers

Alzheimer’s disease causes progressive memory loss and behavioral changes. Learn how it progresses through stages, how memory declines over time, and practical ways to support caregivers facing this challenging journey.

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How to Prevent SGLT2 Inhibitor Genital Infections: Hygiene, Hydration, and Timing

How to Prevent SGLT2 Inhibitor Genital Infections: Hygiene, Hydration, and Timing

SGLT2 inhibitors help manage diabetes and protect your heart and kidneys, but they can cause genital infections. Learn how simple hygiene, hydration, and timing can prevent these side effects without stopping your medication.

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Rabeprazole Sodium for Children: Is It Safe and Effective?

Rabeprazole Sodium for Children: Is It Safe and Effective?

Rabeprazole sodium can help children with severe GERD, but it's not for every case. Learn when it's truly needed, the risks of long-term use, and safer alternatives for managing acid reflux in kids.

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Proton Pump Inhibitors and Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know About Fracture Risk

Proton Pump Inhibitors and Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know About Fracture Risk

Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors may increase fracture risk, especially in older adults and those with other bone health risks. Learn who’s most vulnerable and what steps to take to protect your bones.

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Medication Shortages: How to Manage When Drugs Aren’t Available

Medication Shortages: How to Manage When Drugs Aren’t Available

Medication shortages are worsening, delaying treatments and risking lives. Learn how hospitals are managing drug gaps, which medications are most affected, and what frontline staff can do right now to protect patients.

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Generic Drug Classifications: Types and Categories Explained

Generic Drug Classifications: Types and Categories Explained

Understand how generic drugs are classified by therapeutic use, mechanism, legal status, and insurance tiers. Learn why these systems matter for safety, cost, and prescribing decisions.

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Pharmacist Role with Biosimilars: Counseling and Substitution

Pharmacist Role with Biosimilars: Counseling and Substitution

Pharmacists play a vital role in biosimilar adoption by counseling patients, navigating complex substitution laws, and ensuring safe, cost-effective care. Learn how they drive adoption and overcome barriers in biologic therapy.

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