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OTC Vitamins and Supplements: What the Drug Facts Label Doesn't Tell You

OTC Vitamins and Supplements: What the Drug Facts Label Doesn't Tell You

OTC vitamins and supplements aren't held to the same safety labeling rules as OTC meds. Learn what's missing from Supplement Facts panels - and how to protect yourself from hidden risks.

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International Travel on Anticoagulants: How to Stay Safe and Prevent Blood Clots

International Travel on Anticoagulants: How to Stay Safe and Prevent Blood Clots

Traveling while on blood thinners is safe if you follow key steps: never skip doses, wear compression socks, stay hydrated, move regularly, and know the warning signs of blood clots. Learn how to manage anticoagulants safely on international trips.

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How Pharmacists Communicate Generic Drug Recommendations to Prescribers

How Pharmacists Communicate Generic Drug Recommendations to Prescribers

Pharmacists play a key role in recommending generic drugs to prescribers using FDA guidelines, bioequivalence data, and clear communication to improve adherence, cut costs, and avoid errors. Learn how and when they make these swaps.

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Sterile Manufacturing: Special Requirements for Injectable Pharmaceuticals

Sterile Manufacturing: Special Requirements for Injectable Pharmaceuticals

Sterile manufacturing for injectables demands extreme controls to prevent life-threatening contamination. Learn the key requirements, methods like aseptic processing and terminal sterilization, regulatory standards, and why even one microbe can be fatal.

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Vertigo and Dizziness: Understanding Inner Ear Disorders and How Vestibular Therapy Works

Vertigo and Dizziness: Understanding Inner Ear Disorders and How Vestibular Therapy Works

Vertigo isn't just dizziness-it's a spinning sensation often caused by inner ear issues. Learn how BPPV, Meniere's, and vestibular therapy work, what actually helps, and why meds often make things worse.

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How to Track Adherence with Medication Lists and Logs: A Practical Guide for Patients and Caregivers

How to Track Adherence with Medication Lists and Logs: A Practical Guide for Patients and Caregivers

Learn how to track medication adherence using simple logs, smartphone apps, and smart pillboxes. Discover which methods work best, why paper logs often fail, and how new tech is improving outcomes for chronic illness patients.

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Drug Interactions: Same Risk for Generic and Brand Medications

Drug Interactions: Same Risk for Generic and Brand Medications

Generic and brand-name drugs have the same active ingredients and pose the same risk for drug interactions. FDA regulations ensure bioequivalence, making generics just as safe and effective.

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Parasitic Infections: Giardia, Pinworms, and How to Treat Them

Parasitic Infections: Giardia, Pinworms, and How to Treat Them

Giardia and pinworms are common parasitic infections that cause diarrhea and intense itching. Learn how they spread, how to diagnose them, and the most effective treatments backed by the CDC and medical experts.

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Child and Adolescent Depression: Family Therapy vs. Medications - What Works Best?

Child and Adolescent Depression: Family Therapy vs. Medications - What Works Best?

Family therapy and medications like Prozac and Lexapro are the two main treatments for teen depression. Learn how each works, who benefits most, and what parents can do to help their child recover.

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Probiotics and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know About Infection Risks

Probiotics and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know About Infection Risks

Probiotics can help gut health-but for people on immunosuppressants, they may cause life-threatening infections. Learn who’s at risk, which strains to avoid, and what experts recommend in 2026.

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