Elderly patients with kidney impairment need careful medication dosing to avoid toxicity. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how to calculate kidney function accurately, and what tools can prevent life-threatening errors.
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High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is a silent threat that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Learn the difference between genetic and lifestyle causes, what your numbers mean, and how to act before it's too late.
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Learn which medications to avoid during pregnancy and safe alternatives for pain, allergies, and chronic conditions. Updated with 2025 FDA guidance on acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and more.
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Tinea versicolor is a common yeast infection causing discolored skin patches. Learn how to treat it with proven antifungals and prevent it from returning using simple, daily habits like monthly shampoo use and avoiding oils.
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Physician liability for prescribing generics has surged since Supreme Court rulings shielded drug makers from lawsuits. Doctors now face increased legal risk-here's what you need to document, avoid, and do to protect yourself.
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Learn how to safely transfer prescriptions without risking medication errors. Understand DEA rules, label requirements, and steps to protect your health during pharmacy transfers.
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Combining SSRIs with anticoagulants increases bleeding risk by 33%, especially in the first 30 days. Learn how platelet effects drive this interaction, which drugs are riskiest, and what to do to stay safe.
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Adverse drug events cause over 1 million ER visits and 125,000 hospitalizations annually in the U.S. Learn what they are, which drugs cause the most harm, and proven ways to prevent them.
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Learn how SSRIs, benzodiazepines, and CBT treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder-what works, what doesn’t, and which option is right for you long-term.
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Boxed warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs. Learn what they mean, how they work, and what you should do if your medication has one. Don't panic-understand.
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Learn how to check for pharmacy-level drug recall notifications using FDA alerts, wholesaler systems, and pharmacy software. Essential steps for 2025 to protect patients and stay compliant.
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Calcipotriol is a vitamin D-based topical treatment that helps control psoriasis by slowing skin cell growth. Safe for long-term use, it reduces plaques without thinning the skin like steroids. Learn how it works, how to use it, and how it compares to other options.
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