Archive: 2025/12
How to Evaluate Media Reports about Medication Safety
Dec 31, 2025 / 10 Comments
Learn how to spot misleading media claims about drug safety by checking study methods, absolute vs. relative risk, and original data sources. Stop panic, start asking better questions.
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DOAC Interactions with Other Medications: What You Need to Know
Dec 30, 2025 / 11 Comments
DOACs like apixaban and rivaroxaban are easier to use than warfarin, but dangerous drug interactions can still cause serious bleeding or clots. Learn which medications to avoid and how to stay safe.
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How to Use Patient Advocacy Foundations for Medication Grants
Dec 29, 2025 / 8 Comments
Learn how to access medication grants through patient advocacy foundations like the Patient Advocate Foundation. Get step-by-step guidance on eligibility, applying for co-pay relief, and avoiding common mistakes that delay help.
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Splitting Doses: How Lowering Peak Drug Levels Can Reduce Side Effects
Dec 28, 2025 / 12 Comments
Splitting your medication dose across the day can lower peak levels and reduce side effects-but only for certain drugs. Learn which ones are safe, which are dangerous, and how to do it right.
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Heart Failure Medications: ACEIs, ARNI, Beta Blockers, and Diuretics Explained
Dec 27, 2025 / 15 Comments
Heart failure medications like ACE inhibitors, ARNI, beta blockers, and diuretics work together to reduce death risk and hospitalizations. Learn how each class works, their side effects, real patient experiences, and why ARNI is now the top choice.
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How to Lower Sodium Intake to Manage Hypertension: Practical Steps That Work
Dec 26, 2025 / 10 Comments
Learn practical, science-backed ways to reduce sodium intake and lower blood pressure. Discover hidden sources of salt, how to read labels, and simple swaps that work - without giving up flavor.
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Liver Transplantation: Eligibility, Surgery, and Immunosuppression Explained
Dec 25, 2025 / 12 Comments
Liver transplantation offers a lifeline for end-stage liver disease. Learn who qualifies, what happens during surgery, how immunosuppression works, and what recovery really looks like-with updated survival rates, donor criteria, and recent medical advances.
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Coronary Calcium Score: What CT Scans Reveal About Plaque Buildup in Your Arteries
Dec 24, 2025 / 10 Comments
A coronary calcium score from a CT scan reveals hidden plaque buildup in heart arteries, offering a clearer picture of heart attack risk than traditional methods. Find out what your score means and who should get tested.
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Bone Turnover Markers: How They Help Track Osteoporosis Treatment Success
Dec 23, 2025 / 12 Comments
Bone turnover markers like PINP and β-CTX-I provide early, measurable feedback on osteoporosis treatment effectiveness, showing results in weeks-not years. Learn how they work, when to test, and why they matter.
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Steroid Hyperglycemia in Diabetes: How to Adjust Insulin and Medications
Dec 21, 2025 / 11 Comments
Steroid hyperglycemia can cause dangerous blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes. Learn how to adjust insulin doses based on steroid type, timing, and dosage to prevent highs and lows during and after treatment.
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Colchicine and Macrolides: How Common Antibiotics Can Trigger Deadly Toxicity
Dec 20, 2025 / 13 Comments
Colchicine is lifesaving for gout and heart conditions, but mixing it with common antibiotics like clarithromycin can cause deadly toxicity. Here's how CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibition creates the risk - and what to do about it.
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Vitamin C and Iron: How to Maximize Absorption and Avoid Drug Interactions
Dec 19, 2025 / 14 Comments
Vitamin C dramatically boosts iron absorption from plant-based foods and supplements. Learn how much to take, what foods to pair, when to avoid interactions, and why timing matters for real results.
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