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Medication Safety at Night: How Fatigue Increases Risk and What to Do About It
Dec, 11 2025Fatigue during night shifts increases medication errors by up to 38%. Learn how sleep deprivation affects your brain, which medications make it worse, and what real strategies actually reduce mistakes-backed by clinical research.
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PDE5 Inhibitors and Nitrates: Why This Drug Combo Can Be Deadly
Dec, 6 2025Combining PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra or Cialis with nitrates can cause a life-threatening drop in blood pressure. Learn why this interaction is dangerous, how long to wait between doses, and what to do if you accidentally mix them.
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How to Follow Professional Society Safety Updates on Medications
Dec, 4 2025Learn how to track and use professional society medication safety updates from ISMP, FDA, ASHP, and WHO to prevent errors and protect patients. Get practical steps for busy clinicians.
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Hepatitis A: What It Is, How to Prevent It, and How Long Recovery Takes
Dec, 3 2025Hepatitis A is a short-term liver infection that causes fatigue, jaundice, and nausea. It clears on its own, but recovery takes weeks to months. The vaccine prevents it, and good hygiene stops its spread.
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Patient Advocacy by Providers: Supporting Appropriate Generic Medication Use
Dec, 2 2025Healthcare providers play a critical role in helping patients understand and accept generic medications. By explaining safety, cost savings, and addressing concerns about appearance, providers improve adherence and outcomes-turning affordability into actual care.
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First-Generation Antihistamines: Why Severe Drowsiness and Anticholinergic Effects Matter
Dec, 1 2025First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl cause severe drowsiness and anticholinergic side effects that can last over 18 hours. Learn why they're risky for daily use, especially for older adults, and what safer alternatives exist.
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COMISA: How to Manage Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Together
Dec, 1 2025COMISA-comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea-affects nearly half of all sleep apnea patients. Treating one condition without the other rarely works. Learn why combining CBT-I and CPAP is the only proven solution.
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Antiplatelet Medications: Understanding Bleeding Risks and How to Protect Your Stomach
Dec, 1 2025Antiplatelet medications save lives but raise the risk of stomach bleeding. Learn how to protect your GI tract with PPIs, which drugs are riskiest, when to stop them, and what to do if you bleed.
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Pregnancy and ACE Inhibitors or ARBs: Fetal Risk and Safe Alternatives
Nov, 30 2025ACE inhibitors and ARBs are strictly unsafe during pregnancy and can cause severe fetal harm. Learn the risks, the safest alternatives like labetalol and methyldopa, and what to do if you're already pregnant or planning to conceive.
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Rifampin and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Contraceptive Failure Risks
Nov, 29 2025Rifampin can make birth control pills, patches, and rings ineffective by speeding up hormone breakdown. Learn why only rifampin-not other antibiotics-poses this risk, how long the danger lasts, and what backup methods actually work.
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Healthcare System Communication: Institutional Generic Education Programs for Better Patient Outcomes
Nov, 26 2025Institutional healthcare communication programs train staff to speak clearly, listen deeply, and reduce errors. Evidence shows they cut malpractice claims, boost patient satisfaction, and save lives - but only if implemented well.
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What Is a Drug Safety Communication from the FDA?
Nov, 25 2025A Drug Safety Communication from the FDA is an official alert about new risks tied to approved medications. These messages help doctors and patients make safer treatment decisions based on real-world data.
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