Mauge Health Hub - Page 2

Preparing for Doctor Appointments: What to Bring and Discuss

Dec, 2 2025, 10 Comments

Preparing for Doctor Appointments: What to Bring and Discuss

Learn exactly what to bring and discuss at your doctor's appointment to get better care, avoid errors, and save time. From medication lists to tough questions, this guide covers what really matters.

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Gait, Cognition, and Shunts Explained

Dec, 2 2025, 11 Comments

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Gait, Cognition, and Shunts Explained

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a treatable cause of gait problems, memory loss, and bladder issues in older adults. Unlike Alzheimer’s, NPH can be reversed with shunt surgery if diagnosed early. Learn the signs, diagnostic steps, and what to expect from treatment.

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Shared Decision-Making in Autoimmune Care: How Patients and Doctors Balance Risks and Benefits Together

Dec, 1 2025, 10 Comments

Shared Decision-Making in Autoimmune Care: How Patients and Doctors Balance Risks and Benefits Together

Shared decision-making in autoimmune care helps patients and doctors weigh treatment risks and benefits together using real data and patient values. Learn how it improves adherence, reduces costs, and empowers patients to choose what fits their life.

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Immune-Related Adverse Events: How to Recognize and Treat irAEs in Cancer Patients

Dec, 1 2025, 8 Comments

Immune-Related Adverse Events: How to Recognize and Treat irAEs in Cancer Patients

Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are common side effects of cancer immunotherapy. Learn how to recognize symptoms, when to start steroids, what to do if they don’t work, and why early reporting saves lives.

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How to Manage Weight Gain and Moon Face from Corticosteroids

Dec, 1 2025, 8 Comments

How to Manage Weight Gain and Moon Face from Corticosteroids

Learn how to manage weight gain and moon face from corticosteroids like prednisone. Discover practical diet, hydration, and medical strategies to reduce swelling and improve quality of life while staying on necessary treatment.

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Antibiotic Stewardship at Home: Why Finishing Your Course and Proper Disposal Matters

Nov, 29 2025, 9 Comments

Antibiotic Stewardship at Home: Why Finishing Your Course and Proper Disposal Matters

Learn why finishing your antibiotic course and disposing of leftovers properly is vital to stop antibiotic resistance. Simple steps at home protect your health and the community’s future.

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How Medicines Work and When They're Safe to Use

Nov, 28 2025, 9 Comments

How Medicines Work and When They're Safe to Use

Medicines work through precise chemical interactions in your body. Understanding how they work - and when they’re safe - helps you avoid dangerous side effects and use them effectively.

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What Happens When You Don't Take Your Medications as Prescribed

Nov, 27 2025, 13 Comments

What Happens When You Don't Take Your Medications as Prescribed

Skipping prescribed medications can lead to hospitalization, preventable death, and billions in avoidable healthcare costs. Learn the real risks of nonadherence and what actually works to fix it.

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How Family History and Genetics Affect Your Response to Generic Drugs

Nov, 26 2025, 11 Comments

How Family History and Genetics Affect Your Response to Generic Drugs

Your family's history with medications can reveal genetic patterns that affect how you respond to generics. Learn how genes like CYP2D6 and CYP2C9 determine drug effectiveness and safety-and what to ask your doctor.

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Protease Inhibitors and St. John’s Wort: Why This Herbal Supplement Can Cause HIV Treatment to Fail

Nov, 25 2025, 8 Comments

Protease Inhibitors and St. John’s Wort: Why This Herbal Supplement Can Cause HIV Treatment to Fail

St. John’s Wort can cause HIV protease inhibitors to fail by drastically lowering drug levels, risking treatment resistance. This dangerous interaction is well-documented and requires complete avoidance.

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How to Involve Family or Caregivers in Medication Support

Nov, 24 2025, 11 Comments

How to Involve Family or Caregivers in Medication Support

Learn practical, evidence-based ways to involve family or caregivers in medication support to improve adherence, prevent errors, and reduce hospital visits. Includes tools, routines, and expert tips.

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Isotretinoin for Severe Acne: What You Need to Know About Safety, Lab Tests, and Results

Nov, 22 2025, 10 Comments

Isotretinoin for Severe Acne: What You Need to Know About Safety, Lab Tests, and Results

Isotretinoin is the most effective treatment for severe acne, with 80% of patients achieving long-term clearance. Learn about lab tests, side effects, dosing, and what to expect before, during, and after treatment.

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