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Medications Safe During Pregnancy: A Complete Patient List
A clear, evidence-based list of medications safe during pregnancy, including dosages, trimester guidelines, and what to avoid. Covers acetaminophen, antihistamines, heartburn remedies, and more.
Frozen Shoulder: How to Recognize Adhesive Capsulitis and Use Mobilization Strategies to Regain Movement
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, causes painful stiffness in the shoulder joint. Learn how to identify the three stages, what treatments actually work, and how to safely use mobilization exercises to regain movement faster.
Medication Safety Statistics: What Patients Need to Know
Medication errors harm over 1.3 million Americans each year and cause thousands of deaths. Learn the real statistics, top risks like counterfeit drugs and IV errors, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Pediatric Antihistamine Dosing Errors: How to Prevent Dangerous Side Effects
Pediatric antihistamine dosing errors cause thousands of emergency visits each year. Learn how to avoid dangerous mistakes with Benadryl, Zyrtec, and Claritin by using weight-based dosing, oral syringes, and avoiding kitchen spoons.
Bupropion Side Effects: Insomnia, Anxiety, and Seizure Risk Explained
Bupropion helps with depression and smoking cessation but carries risks like insomnia, anxiety, and seizures. Learn how to manage side effects, who should avoid it, and what to do if symptoms arise.
Bipolar Depression vs. Unipolar Depression: Key Differences in Diagnosis and Treatment
Bipolar depression and unipolar depression look similar but require completely different treatments. Misdiagnosis can lead to dangerous side effects. Learn the key symptoms, treatment differences, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Lactose Intolerance: How to Get Diagnosed and Eat Without Pain
Learn how lactose intolerance is diagnosed with breath tests or elimination diets, and discover practical ways to manage symptoms without cutting out all dairy. Get real tips on what to eat, hidden lactose sources, and when to see a doctor.
Statins and ALS: What the Latest Evidence Really Shows
Statins do not cause ALS. Large studies show no link between statin use and ALS risk or progression. In fact, long-term use may reduce ALS risk. Don't stop statins - they protect your heart.
Outcomes Economics: The Real Cost-Benefit of Using Generic Medications
Generic medications save billions in healthcare costs, but true value comes from improved adherence, fewer hospitalizations, and better long-term outcomes. HEOR reveals the real cost-benefit of generics beyond just price.
Alcohol and Diabetes Medications: How to Avoid Dangerous Low Blood Sugar
Alcohol can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar for people taking diabetes medications like insulin or sulfonylureas. Learn how to drink safely, which drinks to avoid, and how to prevent life-threatening hypoglycemia.
Air Pollution and Asthma: Proven Ways to Reduce Exposure and Improve Breathing
Air pollution worsens asthma symptoms and triggers attacks. Learn proven strategies to reduce exposure through air quality monitoring, HEPA filters, school policies, and personal habits-backed by science and real-world results.
Side Effects and Medication Adherence: How to Stay on Track When Drugs Cause Problems
Side effects are a major reason people stop taking their medications-even when they know it’s important. Learn how to manage side effects, talk to your provider, and stay on track with your treatment plan for better health outcomes.
