Archive: 2026/02

Phantom Limb Pain: Mirror Therapy and Medications Explained

Phantom Limb Pain: Mirror Therapy and Medications Explained

Phantom limb pain affects 60-85% of amputees and is caused by brain rewiring, not psychology. Mirror therapy and medications like amitriptyline and gabapentin offer real relief-but combining them gives the best results.

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Repeat Colonoscopy: Surveillance Intervals After Polyps

Repeat Colonoscopy: Surveillance Intervals After Polyps

After polyp removal, follow-up colonoscopies aren't one-size-fits-all. Learn the updated intervals based on polyp type, size, and number to avoid unnecessary procedures and reduce cancer risk.

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Night-Shift Workers and Sedating Medications: How to Stay Alert and Safe

Night-Shift Workers and Sedating Medications: How to Stay Alert and Safe

Night-shift workers face serious sleep challenges. Sedating medications can help-but they come with risks like dependency, drowsiness, and dangerous side effects. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to stay safe.

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Insurer Pressure: How Healthcare Providers Navigate Generic Drug Substitution Requirements

Insurer Pressure: How Healthcare Providers Navigate Generic Drug Substitution Requirements

Healthcare providers face mounting insurer pressure to switch patients to generic drugs. Learn how formulary tiers, prior authorization, and state regulations impact their response strategies-and practical steps to navigate these challenges effectively.

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Herbal Teas and Medications: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions

Herbal Teas and Medications: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions

Herbal teas like green tea, chamomile, and hibiscus can interfere with medications such as blood thinners, antidepressants, and blood pressure drugs. Learn which teas are risky and what to do to stay safe.

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