Category: Medicine and Healthcare - Page 4
- By Percival Harrington
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- 2 Dec 2025
Medical Society Guidelines on Generic Drug Use: What Doctors Really Think
Medical societies have official positions on generic drug substitution - some support it, others oppose it for safety reasons. Learn why neurologists block swaps for epilepsy meds, how naming rules prevent errors, and what patients should know.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 2 Dec 2025
Acarbose and Miglitol: How to Manage Flatulence and GI Side Effects
Learn how to manage gas, bloating, and other GI side effects from acarbose and miglitol with practical dosing tips, dietary changes, and proven OTC solutions that help patients stay on treatment long-term.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 29 Nov 2025
Mail-Order Pharmacy Safety: How Temperature, Timing, and Tracking Keep Your Medications Safe
Mail-order pharmacies offer savings and convenience, but safety depends on temperature control, timely delivery, and real-time tracking. Learn how to ensure your critical medications arrive safe and effective.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 28 Nov 2025
NSAID Safety: GI Risks, Kidney Effects, and How to Monitor Them
NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can silently damage your stomach and kidneys. Learn the real risks, who’s most at danger, and how to monitor for hidden complications before it’s too late.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 27 Nov 2025
Hepatitis B and C: How They Spread, How to Test for Them, and What’s New in Treatment
Hepatitis B and C spread through blood and bodily fluids, but only hepatitis B has a vaccine. Testing is simple, treatment for hepatitis C is now curable, and new therapies for hepatitis B are on the horizon. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and others.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 26 Nov 2025
Pitavastatin and Diabetes Risk: What You Need to Know About Metabolic Effects
Pitavastatin offers a safer metabolic profile than other statins, with lower risk of raising blood sugar and triggering diabetes. Ideal for prediabetic patients needing cholesterol control without worsening insulin resistance.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 23 Nov 2025
Vitamin D and Endocrine Health: What You Need to Know About Targets and Supplementation
Vitamin D is more than a bone vitamin - it's a hormone that regulates calcium, insulin, immunity, and blood pressure. Learn who needs supplementation, why levels don't always explain symptoms, and what the latest science says about its role in endocrine health.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 22 Nov 2025
GLP-1s for PCOS and Obesity: Real Weight Loss and Metabolic Benefits
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and liraglutide offer significant weight loss and metabolic improvements for women with PCOS, especially those with obesity and insulin resistance. Learn how they work, how they compare to metformin, and what to expect before starting.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 21 Nov 2025
Deprescribing Research: What Happens When You Reduce Medications in Older Adults
Deprescribing reduces unnecessary medications in older adults to improve safety and quality of life. Research shows it lowers pill burden, reduces falls and hospitalizations, and restores well-being-when done carefully with patient input.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 20 Nov 2025
Parkinson’s DBS: How Deep Brain Stimulation Works and Who Qualifies
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) can dramatically reduce Parkinson’s motor symptoms for those who respond to levodopa. Learn who qualifies, what to expect, and how modern DBS systems work better than ever.