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Ascites Management: How Sodium Restriction and Diuretics Really Work

Ascites Management: How Sodium Restriction and Diuretics Really Work

Ascites management relies on sodium control and diuretics, but new evidence challenges old guidelines. Learn what actually works for cirrhosis-related fluid buildup, what to avoid, and how to stay safe while treating it.

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Antipsychotics and Stroke Risk in Seniors with Dementia: What Doctors Won’t Always Tell You

Antipsychotics and Stroke Risk in Seniors with Dementia: What Doctors Won’t Always Tell You

Antipsychotics increase stroke risk by up to 80% in seniors with dementia-even after just days of use. Despite FDA black box warnings, these drugs are still widely prescribed. Learn why they're dangerous and what safer alternatives actually work.

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Topical Steroids: Safe Use and Skin Thinning Concerns

Topical Steroids: Safe Use and Skin Thinning Concerns

Topical steroids effectively treat eczema and psoriasis but can cause skin thinning if misused. Learn how to use them safely, avoid side effects, and recognize warning signs of damage.

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Understanding Pharmacy Warning Icons on Medication Labels

Understanding Pharmacy Warning Icons on Medication Labels

Pharmacy warning icons on medication labels help prevent dangerous mistakes. Learn what common symbols mean, why people still misunderstand them, and how to stay safe when taking prescription drugs.

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Excipients in Generics: How Inactive Ingredients Affect Tolerance and Side Effects

Excipients in Generics: How Inactive Ingredients Affect Tolerance and Side Effects

Generic drugs may have the same active ingredient as brand names, but their inactive ingredients-excipients-can cause real side effects like bloating, rashes, or nausea. Learn which ones to watch for and how to protect yourself.

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How Advertising Shapes Public Perception of Generic Drugs

How Advertising Shapes Public Perception of Generic Drugs

Advertising for branded drugs shapes how patients and doctors view generics, often making cheaper, equally effective alternatives seem inferior. Despite scientific proof of equivalence, emotional marketing drives preference for pricier brands.

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Current Drug Shortages: Which Medications Are Scarce Today in 2025

Current Drug Shortages: Which Medications Are Scarce Today in 2025

As of 2025, over 270 essential medications are in short supply across the U.S., including chemotherapy drugs, IV fluids, and antibiotics. Learn which ones are hardest to find and how shortages are affecting patients and providers.

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Prescriber Override: When Doctors Can Require Brand-Name Drugs Instead of Generics

Prescriber Override: When Doctors Can Require Brand-Name Drugs Instead of Generics

Prescriber override lets doctors require brand-name drugs instead of generics when medically necessary. Learn how DAW-1 codes work, which drugs need overrides, and why documentation errors can put patients at risk.

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Preventive Measures for Building Resilient Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

Preventive Measures for Building Resilient Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

Learn how to prevent drug shortages by building resilient pharmaceutical supply chains with buffer stocks, regional manufacturing, AI, and dual sourcing. Discover proven strategies used by top manufacturers in 2025.

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Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Risk: How Breathing Problems Raise Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk

Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Risk: How Breathing Problems Raise Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk

Sleep apnea dramatically increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and arrhythmias. This article explains how breathing pauses during sleep damage the cardiovascular system and what you can do to protect your heart.

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Air Travel With Ear Problems: Proven Equalization and Safety Tips for Flying Comfortably

Air Travel With Ear Problems: Proven Equalization and Safety Tips for Flying Comfortably

Learn proven ways to prevent ear pain during flights with safe equalization techniques, effective tools like EarPlanes, and expert tips for adults and children. Avoid common mistakes and fly comfortably.

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Recent Legislative Changes to Substitution: 2023-2025 Updates

Recent Legislative Changes to Substitution: 2023-2025 Updates

The 2023-2025 legislative changes to amendment substitution in the U.S. House have tightened control over how lawmakers rewrite bill language, favoring efficiency over open debate. Here's how the new rules work-and who they help or hurt.

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