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Rotator Cuff Tears: Imaging, Rehab, and Surgical Repair

Rotator Cuff Tears: Imaging, Rehab, and Surgical Repair

Rotator cuff tears are common but treatable. Learn how imaging like MRI and ultrasound help diagnose them, when rehab alone can fix the problem, and what modern surgery really involves-plus recovery timelines and what really works.

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How to Request Written Medication Instructions You Actually Understand

How to Request Written Medication Instructions You Actually Understand

You have the right to understand your medication instructions. Learn how to ask for clear, plain-language directions from your pharmacist - with proven strategies, legal rights, and tools to avoid dangerous mistakes.

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Alcohol and Diabetes: Safe Drinking Guidelines and Hypoglycemia Risks

Alcohol and Diabetes: Safe Drinking Guidelines and Hypoglycemia Risks

Alcohol can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar for people with diabetes. Learn the safe drinking guidelines, which drinks are safest, how to prevent hypoglycemia, and what to do if your sugar crashes-backed by current medical research.

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Managing Opioid Constipation: What You Need to Know About Peripherally Acting Mu Antagonists

Managing Opioid Constipation: What You Need to Know About Peripherally Acting Mu Antagonists

PAMORAs like methylnaltrexone, naloxegol, and naldemedine treat opioid-induced constipation without reducing pain relief. Learn how they work, who they're for, and why cost remains a barrier.

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How to Properly Dispose of Expired Controlled Substances and Narcotics

How to Properly Dispose of Expired Controlled Substances and Narcotics

Learn the legal and safe way to dispose of expired controlled substances like opioids and benzodiazepines. Follow DEA regulations to avoid fines, protect public safety, and prevent drug diversion.

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Antibiotics and Birth Control Pills: What Really Happens? Facts vs. Myths

Antibiotics and Birth Control Pills: What Really Happens? Facts vs. Myths

Most antibiotics don't affect birth control pills-only rifampin and rifabutin do. Learn the facts, debunk the myths, and know exactly when you need backup contraception.

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How to Safely Document Drug Allergies in Your Medical Records

How to Safely Document Drug Allergies in Your Medical Records

Accurate documentation of drug allergies in medical records prevents life-threatening errors. Learn how to record reactions clearly, avoid common mistakes, and ensure your safety during every medical visit.

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QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk

QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk

QT prolongation can trigger a deadly heart rhythm called torsades de pointes. Learn which common medications raise this risk, who’s most vulnerable, and how to prevent it with simple steps like ECG monitoring and electrolyte checks.

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Opioids and Antiemetics: Understanding Interaction Risks and Practical Management

Opioids and Antiemetics: Understanding Interaction Risks and Practical Management

Opioid-induced nausea affects up to one in three patients. Learn why routine antiemetics often don't help, which drugs actually work, and how to manage side effects safely without risking dangerous interactions.

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NSAID Overdose: Recognizing Gastrointestinal Bleeding Risks and What to Do

NSAID Overdose: Recognizing Gastrointestinal Bleeding Risks and What to Do

NSAID overdose can cause silent, life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding. Learn who's at risk, how to spot hidden bleeding, and what steps to take to protect your gut-especially if you take aspirin or other painkillers daily.

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Health Literacy Strategies: Understanding Medication Labels and Dosing Correctly

Health Literacy Strategies: Understanding Medication Labels and Dosing Correctly

Learn how to read medication labels correctly to avoid dangerous dosing errors. Discover proven strategies like the Universal Medication Schedule, pictograms, and teach-back methods that improve safety for everyone.

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Medexil (Sildenafil Citrate) vs. Alternatives: What Works Best for Erectile Dysfunction?

Medexil (Sildenafil Citrate) vs. Alternatives: What Works Best for Erectile Dysfunction?

Compare Medexil (Sildenafil Citrate) with Cialis, Levitra, and Stendra for erectile dysfunction. Learn which works best, side effects, cost, and what to try if pills don't work.

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