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How to Prevent Non-Adherence During Life Transitions or Stress

How to Prevent Non-Adherence During Life Transitions or Stress

Life transitions like moving, changing jobs, or going through a breakup often cause medication adherence to drop. Learn science-backed strategies to stay on track during stress, from anchor routines to social support and therapy. No fluff. Just what works.

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Palliative Care in Cancer: How to Control Pain and Improve Quality of Life

Palliative Care in Cancer: How to Control Pain and Improve Quality of Life

Palliative care in cancer focuses on controlling pain and improving quality of life through evidence-based methods like the WHO analgesic ladder, targeted medications, and early intervention. Over 80% of cancer pain can be managed effectively with the right approach.

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Moles and Melanoma: How the ABCDE Rule Guides Biopsy Decisions

Moles and Melanoma: How the ABCDE Rule Guides Biopsy Decisions

Learn how the ABCDE rule helps spot melanoma early, why it's not foolproof, and what really matters when deciding if a mole needs a biopsy. Early detection saves lives.

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Falls and Medications: Which Drugs Increase Fall Risk for Seniors

Falls and Medications: Which Drugs Increase Fall Risk for Seniors

Many seniors fall because of medications that cause dizziness, low blood pressure, or confusion. Learn which drugs are most dangerous and how to reduce fall risk with simple medication reviews.

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Supply Chain Security: How Legitimate Drugs Are Protected from Counterfeits

Supply Chain Security: How Legitimate Drugs Are Protected from Counterfeits

The U.S. drug supply chain uses advanced serialization and traceability under the DSCSA to prevent counterfeit medications from reaching patients. Learn how barcode tracking, authorized partners, and electronic data exchange protect your prescriptions.

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Ataxia: Understanding Coordination Loss and Effective Neurological Rehabilitation

Ataxia: Understanding Coordination Loss and Effective Neurological Rehabilitation

Ataxia causes severe coordination loss due to cerebellar damage. Effective neurological rehabilitation uses task-specific training, biofeedback, and specialized therapy to improve balance, speech, and daily function - not just generic exercises.

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How Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Works and What It Means for Your Prescription Costs

How Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Works and What It Means for Your Prescription Costs

Starting January 2026, Medicare will pay significantly less for 10 high-cost prescription drugs thanks to new price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act. Learn how it works, which drugs are affected, and what it means for your out-of-pocket costs.

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Digestive Enzymes: When Supplements May Help GI Symptoms

Digestive Enzymes: When Supplements May Help GI Symptoms

Digestive enzyme supplements can help with specific conditions like EPI and lactose intolerance, but often don't work for general bloating or IBS. Learn when they actually help - and when they're a waste of money.

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Remission in Type 2 Diabetes: How Weight Loss Can Lead to Medication De-escalation

Remission in Type 2 Diabetes: How Weight Loss Can Lead to Medication De-escalation

Type 2 diabetes remission is possible through significant weight loss and medication reduction. Learn how HbA1c below 6.5% for three months without drugs defines remission, who’s most likely to achieve it, and how to sustain it long-term.

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Using Two Patient Identifiers in the Pharmacy for Safety: How It Prevents Medication Errors

Using Two Patient Identifiers in the Pharmacy for Safety: How It Prevents Medication Errors

Using two patient identifiers in the pharmacy prevents deadly medication errors. Learn how name, date of birth, and barcode systems protect patients-and why skipping this step puts lives at risk.

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