Corneal ulcers from contact lens use can cause permanent vision loss. Learn the real risks, warning signs, and urgent steps to take if you suspect an infection. Prevention is simple-but only if you act now.
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Learn about FDA-approved medications and essential foot care for diabetic neuropathy pain. Discover what works, what doesn’t, and how to prevent serious complications like foot ulcers and amputations.
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Certain medications commonly prescribed to seniors significantly increase fall risk. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how polypharmacy compounds the danger, and what steps you can take to reduce fall risk through medication review and deprescribing.
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Learn how to safely transport insulin, vaccines, and other temperature-sensitive medications in extreme heat or cold. Avoid degradation, save money, and protect your health with practical, real-world tips.
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Bioequivalence testing for combination products like FDCs, topical creams, and inhalers faces unique scientific and regulatory hurdles. Learn why these generics take longer to approve and what's being done to fix it.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness and pain from nerve compression in the wrist. Early treatment with splints, exercises, or injections can prevent surgery. Learn the stages, proven treatments, and when to act.
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Affirmative consent laws are about sexual activity, not medical decisions. Learn how real patient permission works when someone can't speak for themselves - and why mixing these concepts can be dangerous.
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Clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor are powerful antiplatelet drugs used after heart attacks or stents. Each has different side effects: bleeding risks, breathing trouble, and genetic factors that affect how well they work. Learn how they compare and what to watch for.
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Antibiotic overuse is driving deadly resistance and C. difficile infections. Learn how misuse fuels superbugs, why common infections are becoming untreatable, and what you can do to protect yourself and others.
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Extended-release and immediate-release medications work differently-timing affects safety, effectiveness, and side effects. Learn when each type is right for you and how to avoid dangerous mistakes.
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Celiac disease often causes elevated liver enzymes due to gut damage and autoimmune reactions. A strict gluten-free diet can reverse most liver abnormalities in 12-18 months, but processed gluten-free foods may worsen fatty liver. Early testing is key.
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Digital consultation tools help identify dangerous interactions between generic drugs. Learn which apps work best, how to use them safely, and why relying on online pharmacies without checking can put you at risk.
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