Category: Medicine and Healthcare - Page 2
- By Percival Harrington
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- 18 Nov 2025
How Isosorbide Dinitrate Lowers Hospitalization Rates in Heart Patients
Isosorbide dinitrate helps reduce hospitalizations in heart patients by easing chest pain and reducing fluid buildup. Used daily, it lowers heart strain and improves quality of life - especially for those with chronic angina or heart failure.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 18 Nov 2025
Blood Clots and Pregnancy: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know
Blood clots during pregnancy are rare but dangerous. Learn the real risks, warning signs, and what to do if you're at risk - so you can stay safe and informed.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 17 Nov 2025
Adverse Event Reporting: What Pharmacists Must Know About Generic Medication Safety
Pharmacists play a critical role in spotting and reporting adverse reactions to generic medications. Learn why under-reporting is dangerous, what you're legally required to do, and how to report safely and efficiently.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 17 Nov 2025
How to Prepare for a Medicare Annual Medication Review
Learn how to prepare for your Medicare Annual Medication Review to catch dangerous drug interactions, lower costs, and improve your health. Step-by-step guide for seniors on what to bring, what to ask, and what happens next.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 16 Nov 2025
Insurance Coverage of Authorized Generics: How Formulary Placement Affects Your Prescription Costs
Authorized generics offer brand-name drug quality at generic prices, but insurance coverage varies. Learn how formulary placement affects your copays and how to ensure you get the best coverage.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 15 Nov 2025
Rosuvastatin Potency and Side Effects: What to Monitor
Rosuvastatin is a potent statin that lowers LDL cholesterol by up to 63%, but requires careful monitoring for muscle pain, liver issues, kidney function, and blood sugar changes. Learn what to check and when.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 14 Nov 2025
Extra Help Program for Low-Income Seniors: How to Qualify for Prescription Drug Savings
Learn how low-income seniors can qualify for the Medicare Extra Help Program to cut prescription drug costs to just a few dollars per pill - no premiums, no deductibles, and automatic enrollment for many.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 12 Nov 2025
Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications: Never Miss a Critical Alert
Never miss a critical safety alert from the FDA. Learn how to subscribe to free email notifications for drug, device, and food recalls with custom keywords - and why it could save your life.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 5 Nov 2025
Dapsone vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Skin Conditions Like Leishmaniasis and Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dapsone treats skin conditions like dermatitis herpetiformis and leishmaniasis, but it has serious side effects. Learn about safer, more effective alternatives including colchicine, miltefosine, and gluten-free diets.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 30 Oct 2025
Compare Astelin (Azelastine) with Alternatives: What Works Best for Allergies?
Compare Astelin (azelastine) with Flonase, Nasacort, Zyrtec, and other allergy nasal sprays to find the best option for your symptoms. Learn about effectiveness, cost, side effects, and when to see a doctor.