Category: Health - Page 2

How to Use Clinician Portals and Apps for Drug Safety Monitoring

Learn how clinician portals and apps help detect adverse drug reactions in real time. Discover which tools work best for hospitals, clinics, and trials-and how to avoid common pitfalls like alert fatigue and false positives.

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FDA Serious Adverse Events Explained: What Patients Need to Know

Learn what the FDA means by 'serious adverse event' - and why it's not the same as a severe side effect. Get clear, patient-friendly explanations of when a side effect triggers a safety alert and how to report it.

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How to Coordinate Multiple Prescriptions to Avoid Conflicts

Learn how to safely manage multiple prescriptions by using one pharmacy, syncing refills, using pill organizers, and reviewing meds regularly to avoid dangerous interactions and hospitalizations.

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Green Coffee Extract and Stimulant Medications: What You Need to Know About Blood Pressure Risks

Green coffee extract may lower blood pressure, but when mixed with stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin, it can cause dangerous fluctuations. Learn why this combination is risky and what to do instead.

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Pheochromocytoma: What It Is, How It Causes High Blood Pressure, and Why Surgery Is the Cure

Pheochromocytoma is a rare adrenal tumor that causes dangerous spikes in blood pressure, sweating, and heart palpitations. It's often misdiagnosed as anxiety, but can be cured with surgery if detected early.

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Blood Pressure Targets: 120/80 vs. Individualized Goals Explained

Blood pressure targets are no longer one-size-fits-all. Learn why 120/80 isn't right for everyone, how guidelines differ across countries, and what target makes sense for your age, health, and lifestyle.

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Antibiotics and Myasthenia Gravis: What You Need to Know About Neuromuscular Weakness Risks

Certain antibiotics can worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis. Learn which ones are risky, which are safe, and how to avoid dangerous reactions while still treating infections effectively.

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Sleep Problems and Insomnia Caused by Medications: Practical Tips

Many common medications cause insomnia by disrupting melatonin, cortisol, or brain chemistry. Learn which drugs are most likely to ruin your sleep and how to fix it without quitting your treatment.

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Chronic Back Pain: How Physical Therapy, Medications, and Self-Management Work Together

Chronic back pain lasts longer than 12 weeks and requires more than just pills. Learn how physical therapy, smart medication use, and daily self-management work together to reduce pain and improve function - backed by science and real patient results.

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Lung Cancer Screening for Smokers and the Rise of Targeted Therapies

Lung cancer screening with LDCT saves lives when done right-especially for smokers and former smokers. New guidelines expand eligibility, and targeted therapies are turning early detection into long-term survival.

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Medications Safe During Pregnancy: A Complete Patient List

A clear, up-to-date list of medications safe to take during pregnancy, including dosages, brand names, and what to avoid. Based on CDC, ACOG, and hospital guidelines for 2024.

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Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS): Causes, Symptoms, and What to Do

DRESS syndrome is a rare but life-threatening drug reaction causing fever, rash, eosinophilia, and organ damage. Allopurinol and antiepileptics are common triggers. Early diagnosis and stopping the drug can cut mortality in half.

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