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Urinary Tract Infections: Causes, Antibiotics, and Prevention

Urinary Tract Infections: Causes, Antibiotics, and Prevention

UTIs affect millions each year, mostly women. Learn the real causes, which antibiotics actually work, and science-backed ways to prevent them without overusing meds.

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Pleural Effusion: Understanding Causes, Thoracentesis, and How to Prevent Recurrence

Pleural Effusion: Understanding Causes, Thoracentesis, and How to Prevent Recurrence

Pleural effusion causes breathing trouble and signals serious conditions like heart failure, pneumonia, or cancer. Learn how thoracentesis works, what fluid tests reveal, and how to stop it from coming back based on the root cause.

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Generic Drug Availability: Why the Same Medicine Costs Different Amounts Around the World

Generic Drug Availability: Why the Same Medicine Costs Different Amounts Around the World

Generic drugs are used worldwide, but availability and pricing vary dramatically. The U.S. has high generic use but high prices, while India makes most generics but faces quality concerns. Why do the same pills cost so differently across countries?

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When to Suggest Authorized Generics: Pharmacist Recommendations for Safer, Cheaper Substitutions

When to Suggest Authorized Generics: Pharmacist Recommendations for Safer, Cheaper Substitutions

Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics when patients have allergies to inactive ingredients, take narrow therapeutic index drugs, or use modified-release formulations. These are identical to brand-name drugs but cost 20-80% less.

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SGLT2 Inhibitors and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: What You Need to Know About the Hidden Risk

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: What You Need to Know About the Hidden Risk

SGLT2 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes but carry a hidden risk of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis - a life-threatening condition with normal or low blood sugar. Know the signs, when to test for ketones, and who’s most at risk.

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CBT for Chronic Pain: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps You Manage Pain Without Pills

CBT for Chronic Pain: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps You Manage Pain Without Pills

CBT for chronic pain helps you manage pain without drugs by changing how your brain responds to it. Learn how it works, what to expect, and why it’s the most researched psychological treatment for long-term pain.

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Antibiotic-Induced Diarrhea and C. difficile Infection: Prevention and Care

Antibiotic-Induced Diarrhea and C. difficile Infection: Prevention and Care

C. difficile infection is a serious complication of antibiotic use. Learn how to prevent it, recognize symptoms early, and choose the most effective treatments-from vancomycin to fecal transplants-based on current medical guidelines.

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Multiple Myeloma Bone Disease and the New Drugs Changing Treatment

Multiple Myeloma Bone Disease and the New Drugs Changing Treatment

Multiple myeloma causes severe bone damage in over 80% of patients. New drugs like romosozumab and anti-DKK1 agents are now showing they can rebuild bone - not just stop its destruction. Learn how these breakthroughs are changing treatment.

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Workplace Wellness Programs: How Pharmacists Drive Generic Medication Use to Cut Costs and Improve Health

Workplace Wellness Programs: How Pharmacists Drive Generic Medication Use to Cut Costs and Improve Health

Pharmacists in workplace wellness programs help employees save money and stay healthy by promoting generic medications. Their counseling boosts adherence, cuts prescription costs by 20-30%, and reduces long-term healthcare spending.

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Medical Weight Management: Clinics, Medications, and Monitoring Explained

Medical Weight Management: Clinics, Medications, and Monitoring Explained

Medical weight management combines doctor-led care, FDA-approved medications like Wegovy and Zepbound, and personalized monitoring to treat obesity as a chronic disease. Learn how clinics, drugs, and ongoing tracking lead to real, lasting results.

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