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Nov, 26 2025

Keratoconus: How Rigid Lenses Restore Vision When the Cornea Thins

Nina Falkner
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Keratoconus causes the cornea to thin and bulge, making vision blurry and distorted. Rigid gas permeable and scleral lenses restore clear sight by creating a smooth optical surface over the irregular cornea. They’re the most effective non-surgical solution for most patients.
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Nov, 25 2025

FDA Safety Communications Archive: How to Research Historical Drug and Device Warnings

Nina Falkner
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Learn how to access and use the FDA Safety Communications Archive to research historical drug and medical device warnings. Find out where to look for alerts from 2010 to 2024, how to trace labeling changes, and what to do when records are missing.
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Nov, 24 2025

Urate Targets in Gout: How Allopurinol and Febuxostat Work to Prevent Flares

Nina Falkner
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Learn how urate targets guide gout treatment with allopurinol and febuxostat. Understand the science behind lowering serum urate to prevent flares and dissolve crystals, and what to do if you're not reaching your goal.
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Nov, 23 2025

ECG Monitoring During Macrolide Therapy: Who Needs It

Nina Falkner
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Macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn who needs an ECG before taking them - and why skipping it could be life-threatening.
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Nov, 22 2025

How to Use Pharmacy Delivery and Mail-Order for Convenience

Nina Falkner
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Learn how pharmacy delivery and mail-order services improve medication adherence by delivering 90-day supplies to your door, cutting costs, and reducing missed doses-especially for chronic conditions.
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Nov, 21 2025

Steroid Hyperglycemia in Diabetes: How to Adjust Insulin and Medications

Nina Falkner
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Steroid hyperglycemia can cause dangerous blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes. Learn how to adjust insulin doses safely based on steroid type, dosage, and timing to prevent complications and avoid dangerous lows during tapering.
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Nov, 20 2025

Questions to Ask About Your Prescription Label at the Pharmacy

Nina Falkner
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Learn the key questions to ask about your prescription label at the pharmacy to avoid dangerous medication errors. Know what to check, how to spot red flags, and how to get help if the label is unclear.
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Nov, 20 2025

Mirtazapine Sedation: How Bedtime Dosing Controls Daytime Drowsiness

Nina Falkner
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Mirtazapine helps with depression and sleep - but only if taken at bedtime in low doses. Higher doses reduce sleep benefits and increase daytime drowsiness. Learn the right dose and timing to avoid grogginess.
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Nov, 18 2025

How Sorafenib Is Shaping New Cancer Treatments Today

Nina Falkner
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Sorafenib revolutionized cancer treatment by targeting tumor growth signals. Though newer drugs have surpassed it, it remains vital for many patients and laid the foundation for today’s targeted therapies.
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Nov, 18 2025

How to Boost Your Immune System to Fight Off the Flu

Nina Falkner
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Learn practical, science-backed ways to strengthen your immune system naturally to reduce your risk of catching the flu. No supplements needed-just sleep, food, movement, and the flu shot.
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Nov, 17 2025

Metformin and Contrast Dye: What You Need to Know About Lactic Acidosis and Kidney Risk

Nina Falkner
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Metformin and contrast dye used to be a dangerous combo-now, guidelines have changed. Learn when to stop metformin before a scan, when to keep taking it, and how kidney function affects your risk of lactic acidosis.
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Nov, 17 2025

How Pharmacists Drive Workplace Wellness by Promoting Generic Medications

Nina Falkner
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Pharmacists play a vital role in workplace wellness by promoting generic medications, improving adherence, and cutting drug costs. Learn how their expertise saves lives and money.

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