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Pitavastatin and Diabetes Risk: What You Need to Know About Metabolic Effects
Dec, 20 2025Pitavastatin is one of the safest statins for people with prediabetes, offering strong cholesterol control without raising blood sugar. Learn how it compares to other statins and who should consider it.
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How to Ask About Drug Interactions with New Prescriptions
Dec, 19 2025Learn how to ask the right questions about drug interactions when getting a new prescription. Avoid dangerous side effects by knowing what to ask your doctor and pharmacist - and what to tell them.
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Metformin Myths and Facts: Tolerability, B12, and Long-Term Use
Dec, 18 2025Metformin is the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, but myths about stomach issues, B12 loss, and long-term danger persist. Here's what the science really says about tolerability, vitamin B12, and safety over decades of use.
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Pill Splitting Safety: Which Medications Are Safe to Split and Which Are Not
Dec, 16 2025Learn which medications are safe to split and which ones can be dangerous. Get clear guidelines on pill splitting safety, cost savings, and how to avoid life-threatening mistakes.
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Long-Term Solutions for Building Resilience into the Drug Supply
Dec, 15 2025Drug shortages are rising because supply chains are too fragile. Learn how building resilience - through diversification, buffer stocks, and visibility - can prevent life-threatening gaps in medicine access.
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Accessible Audio Resources for Visually Impaired Patients in Healthcare
Dec, 15 2025Audio resources help visually impaired patients access medical information independently, reduce errors, and improve care. Learn which tools work, how hospitals are using them, and what you can do today.
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Vaccine Generics: How Global Production Gaps Keep Vaccines Out of Reach
Dec, 15 2025Vaccine generics don't exist like regular drug generics-complex manufacturing, supply chain gaps, and lack of investment keep life-saving vaccines out of reach for billions, especially in low-income countries.
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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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