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Chronic Disease Self-Management Tools to Improve Daily Function
Learn proven tools to manage chronic conditions and improve daily function. Discover how CDSMP, digital platforms, and peer support help people with diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease take back control of their lives.
MoreHow Natural Disasters Cause Drug Shortages: Climate Risks to Your Medications
Natural disasters like hurricanes and floods are increasingly causing life-threatening drug shortages. From insulin to IV fluids, climate change is disrupting the supply chains that deliver essential medications-putting millions of patients at risk.
MoreHyperthyroidism and Stimulant Medications: Heart and Anxiety Risks
Hyperthyroidism and stimulant medications like Adderall can dangerously increase heart rate and anxiety. Learn why this combo is risky, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives.
MoreClostridioides difficile: Understanding Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and How to Prevent It
Clostridioides difficile causes severe antibiotic-associated diarrhea and can be life-threatening. Learn how it spreads, why antibiotics trigger it, and the most effective ways to prevent and treat it-based on the latest 2023 guidelines.
MoreMetformin for PCOS: How It Boosts Ovulation and Insulin Sensitivity
Metformin helps women with PCOS ovulate by improving insulin sensitivity, lowering testosterone, and restoring menstrual cycles. It's especially effective for lean women and works best when combined with other fertility treatments.
MoreHow to Use Pharmacy Delivery and Mail-Order for Convenience
Learn how pharmacy delivery and mail-order services improve medication adherence with 90-day supplies, lower costs, and home delivery-perfect for chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
MoreFinding Generic Combinations: When Components Don't Match Brand Formulations
Generic combination drugs save money but may contain different inactive ingredients than brand versions-leading to side effects or reduced effectiveness for some patients. Learn who’s at risk and how to protect yourself.
MoreSt. John’s Wort and Medication Interactions with Prescription Drugs: What You Must Know
St. John’s Wort can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of warfarin, birth control, antidepressants, and transplant drugs. Learn which medications it interferes with, why it’s riskier than you think, and what to do if you’re already taking it.
MoreNarcolepsy: Understanding Daytime Sleepiness and Stimulant Treatment Options
Narcolepsy causes uncontrollable daytime sleepiness, often misdiagnosed as laziness. Stimulants like modafinil and armodafinil are first-line treatments to improve alertness, with newer options offering alternatives for those who don't respond. Learn how treatment works and what to expect.
MoreREMS Programs: Understanding FDA’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies for High-Risk Medications
REMS programs are FDA-mandated safety systems for high-risk medications that require extra controls like prescriber certification, patient registries, and lab monitoring. Learn how they work, why they cause delays, and what’s changing to improve access.
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