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26 November Matthew Brown 9 Comments
Opioid Overdose: How to Recognize the Signs, Respond in an Emergency, and Use Naloxone

Opioid Overdose: How to Recognize the Signs, Respond in an Emergency, and Use Naloxone

Learn how to recognize opioid overdose signs, respond with naloxone, and save a life. Essential steps for bystanders, families, and anyone who wants to prevent fatal overdoses from fentanyl, heroin, or prescription opioids.

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25 November Matthew Brown 8 Comments
Anticoagulants: Warfarin vs DOACs - Safety, Side Effects, and What You Need to Know

Anticoagulants: Warfarin vs DOACs - Safety, Side Effects, and What You Need to Know

Warfarin and DOACs both prevent dangerous blood clots, but DOACs are now safer and easier for most people. Learn who should use each, how kidney function affects choice, real-world costs, and what to do if you bleed.

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24 November Matthew Brown 8 Comments
Medication Safety for People with Low Vision or Hearing Loss: Practical Steps to Avoid Dangerous Errors

Medication Safety for People with Low Vision or Hearing Loss: Practical Steps to Avoid Dangerous Errors

Medication errors are dangerously common for people with low vision or hearing loss. Learn practical, proven ways to identify pills, avoid mistakes, and demand safer labeling from pharmacies.

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23 November Matthew Brown 13 Comments
Litigation in Generic Pharmaceutical Markets: How Patent Disputes Delay Affordable Medicines

Litigation in Generic Pharmaceutical Markets: How Patent Disputes Delay Affordable Medicines

Patent litigation in the generic drug market is delaying affordable medicines for millions. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act, Orange Book listings, and pay-for-delay deals are shaping access to life-saving drugs.

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22 November Matthew Brown 14 Comments
Pharmacokinetic vs Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

Pharmacokinetic vs Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

Understand how pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions affect your body differently-why one changes drug levels and the other changes your response. Learn what to watch for and how to stay safe.

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21 November Matthew Brown 9 Comments
MedWatch Reporting for Generics: How Safety Data Is Collected and Why It Matters

MedWatch Reporting for Generics: How Safety Data Is Collected and Why It Matters

MedWatch is the FDA's system for collecting safety reports on generic drugs. Learn how patients and providers report side effects, why manufacturer details matter, and how this data helps improve drug safety for millions.

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20 November Matthew Brown 14 Comments
Heart Failure Management: From Diagnosis to Living Well

Heart Failure Management: From Diagnosis to Living Well

Heart failure management has transformed with new guidelines and medications. Learn how Stage A to D progression works, why quadruple therapy saves lives, and how SGLT2 inhibitors are changing outcomes-even for those without diabetes.

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20 November Matthew Brown 12 Comments
Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks

Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks

Learn the essential sick day rules for diabetes: when to adjust insulin, how to check ketones, what fluids to drink, and when to seek emergency care to avoid dangerous complications like diabetic ketoacidosis.

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19 November Matthew Brown 9 Comments
Pulmonary Hypertension: Symptoms, Right Heart Strain, and Modern Therapy

Pulmonary Hypertension: Symptoms, Right Heart Strain, and Modern Therapy

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition causing high pressure in lung arteries and right heart strain. Learn the key symptoms, diagnostic tests, modern therapies, and why early detection saves lives.

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17 November Matthew Brown 15 Comments
Consumer Language Guides: Making Generic Drug Information Accessible

Consumer Language Guides: Making Generic Drug Information Accessible

Consumer language guides help patients understand that generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions, using simple explanations and real examples to overcome misinformation and increase trust.

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