Author: Keith Ward - Page 2

Anticholinergic Burden in Older Adults: How Common Medications Affect Memory and Thinking

Many common medications for allergies, bladder issues, and sleep carry hidden risks for memory loss in older adults. Learn how anticholinergic burden works, which drugs are most dangerous, and what safer alternatives exist.

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Peak Flow Monitoring in Asthma: Daily Tracking and Thresholds

Peak flow monitoring helps people with asthma track lung function before symptoms appear. Daily tracking with a peak flow meter, using personal best and zone thresholds, enables early intervention and better asthma control.

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Managing Multiple Medications: How to Reduce Drug Interactions and Stay Safe

Managing multiple medications safely means reducing drug interactions through careful reviews, deprescribing unnecessary pills, and using a clear medication list. Learn how to work with your pharmacist and doctor to stay healthy without overmedicating.

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Pharmacist Education: Training on Counterfeit Drug Detection

Pharmacist education on counterfeit drug detection is now essential for patient safety. Learn how modern training, technology, and global programs help pharmacists identify fake medications and stop them before they reach patients.

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Compare Tadarise Pro (Tadalafil) with Other ED Medications

Compare Tadarise Pro (Tadalafil) with Viagra, Levitra, and Stendra to find the best ED medication for your needs. Learn about duration, side effects, cost, and which one works best for your lifestyle.

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Drug Recall Authority: How the FDA Legally Removes Unsafe Medications

The FDA can't force drug recalls - it can only request them. Learn how unsafe medications are removed from the market, the three recall classes, why devices are treated differently, and what you should do if your drug is recalled.

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Medication Safety for Pain Management: How to Minimize Opioid Risks in 2025

Learn how to safely manage pain in 2025 while minimizing opioid risks. Updated CDC, FDA, and CMS guidelines now limit prescriptions, promote non-opioid alternatives, and require risk assessments to prevent addiction and overdose.

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Grapefruit Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink

Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase drug levels in your blood by blocking a key enzyme. Over 85 medications, including statins and blood pressure drugs, interact with it. Avoid grapefruit entirely if you're on affected prescriptions.

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Post-Surgical Pain Management: Multimodal Strategies to Reduce Opioid Use

Modern post-surgical pain management uses multimodal strategies to reduce opioid use, improve recovery, and prevent long-term dependence. Learn how combining medications, nerve blocks, and careful planning leads to better outcomes.

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Wilson’s Disease: How Copper Builds Up and How Chelation Therapy Stops It

Wilson’s disease is a rare genetic disorder where copper builds up in the liver and brain. With early diagnosis and lifelong chelation therapy, patients can live normally. Learn how copper accumulates and how treatment works.

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How to Bring Pill Bottles to Appointments for Accurate Medication Reconciliation

Bringing your actual pill bottles to medical appointments dramatically improves medication safety. Learn why this simple step cuts errors by 67%, prevents dangerous interactions, and ensures your doctor knows exactly what you're taking - not just what you think you're taking.

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How to Recognize Overdose in Pets from Human Medications

Human medications are the top cause of pet poisonings. Learn how to spot overdose signs in dogs and cats - from antidepressants to Tylenol - and what to do immediately to save their lives.

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