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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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Colorectal Cancer Screening and Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know at 45 and Beyond

Nov, 21 2025, 14 Comments

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know at 45 and Beyond

Learn when to start colorectal cancer screening, how colonoscopy works, what chemotherapy regimens are used, and why early detection saves lives. Updated for 2025 guidelines.

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Glomerulonephritis: How Your Immune System Attacks Kidney Filters

Nov, 19 2025, 15 Comments

Glomerulonephritis: How Your Immune System Attacks Kidney Filters

Glomerulonephritis is when the immune system attacks the kidney's filtering units, causing inflammation and damage. Learn how it works, the main types, current treatments, and what’s on the horizon for patients.

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Pricing Pressure and Shortages: How Supply Chains Are Reshaping Health Costs

Nov, 19 2025, 9 Comments

Pricing Pressure and Shortages: How Supply Chains Are Reshaping Health Costs

Pricing pressure and medical shortages are driving up health costs and limiting access to essential medicines. Learn how supply chain breakdowns, labor gaps, and policy missteps are reshaping health care economics-and what’s being done to fix it.

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Baclofen and Sjögren's Syndrome: Does It Help With Dry Mouth and Swallowing Issues?

Nov, 18 2025, 12 Comments

Baclofen and Sjögren's Syndrome: Does It Help With Dry Mouth and Swallowing Issues?

Baclofen may help people with Sjögren’s syndrome who struggle with throat tightness and swallowing difficulties by relaxing overactive muscles-not by increasing saliva. Learn who it helps, how it works, and what to expect.

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Fosfomycin (Fosfomycin Trometamol) vs. Antibiotic Alternatives: What Works Best for UTIs

Nov, 18 2025, 12 Comments

Fosfomycin (Fosfomycin Trometamol) vs. Antibiotic Alternatives: What Works Best for UTIs

Fosfomycin trometamol offers a one-dose cure for uncomplicated UTIs, but how does it stack up against nitrofurantoin, trimethoprim, and other antibiotics? Find out which treatment works best based on your health and resistance patterns.

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Atorvastatin and Quercetin: What You Need to Know About Combining Them

Nov, 18 2025, 8 Comments

Atorvastatin and Quercetin: What You Need to Know About Combining Them

Atorvastatin and quercetin can interact, raising the risk of muscle side effects. Learn how quercetin supplements may increase statin levels and what safer alternatives exist.

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The Environmental Impact of Secnidazole: How a Common Antibiotic Affects Water Systems

Nov, 18 2025, 8 Comments

The Environmental Impact of Secnidazole: How a Common Antibiotic Affects Water Systems

Secnidazole, a common antibiotic, enters water systems through human waste and persists in rivers, harming aquatic life. Learn how it affects ecosystems and what you can do to reduce its environmental footprint.

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Tapering Opioids Safely: How to Reduce Side Effects and Avoid Withdrawal

Nov, 17 2025, 13 Comments

Tapering Opioids Safely: How to Reduce Side Effects and Avoid Withdrawal

Learn how to safely reduce opioid use with evidence-based tapering strategies that minimize withdrawal, prevent overdose, and improve quality of life. Follow CDC guidelines and real-world protocols for effective, patient-centered care.

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How to Build a Safe Home OTC Medicine Cabinet for Families

Nov, 17 2025, 13 Comments

How to Build a Safe Home OTC Medicine Cabinet for Families

Learn how to safely store OTC medicines at home to protect kids, teens, and everyone else. Move it out of the bathroom, lock it up, check expiration dates, and know what to do in an emergency.

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