How to Prevent Kidney Disease: Key Risk Factors and Proven Lifestyle Changes
January 5 2026Category: Health Information - Page 2
27 Dec
Diuretics: Understanding Electrolyte Changes and Dangerous Drug Interactions
Diuretics help manage fluid buildup and high blood pressure, but they can cause dangerous electrolyte shifts and harmful drug interactions. Learn how loop, thiazide, and potassium-sparing diuretics affect sodium and potassium - and how to stay safe.
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16 Dec
Portal Hypertension: Managing Varices, Ascites, and Life-Threatening Complications
Portal hypertension is a dangerous rise in liver blood pressure that leads to life-threatening complications like varices and ascites. Learn how to recognize symptoms, manage risks, and use the latest treatments to prevent bleeding and organ failure.
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10 Dec
FDA Proposed PMI Changes: What Patients and Pharmacies Need to Know
The FDA is proposing a new standard for prescription drug information called Patient Medication Information (PMI). It will give every patient a clear, one-page guide with safety and usage instructions - no matter where they fill their prescription.
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7 Dec
QT Prolongation with Fluoroquinolones and Macrolides: Monitoring Strategies
Fluoroquinolones and macrolides can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of life-threatening heart rhythms. Learn who's at risk, how to monitor with ECG, and which antibiotics are safer alternatives.
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6 Dec
How Manufacturers Fix Quality Problems: A Practical Guide to Corrective Actions
Manufacturers fix quality problems through structured corrective actions that target root causes, not just symptoms. Learn how CAPA systems work, why most fail, and how to implement them effectively in regulated industries.
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26 Nov
Rare Cases Where Staying on Brand Is Better: Individual Customer Response Analysis
In rare but powerful cases, staying on brand - not switching to generics or trendy messaging - builds deeper trust and stronger customer loyalty. Learn why consistency wins in emotional, crisis, and cultural moments.
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19 Nov
Dangerous Medical Abbreviations That Cause Prescription Errors
Dangerous medical abbreviations like QD, U, and MS cause preventable medication errors. Learn which ones to avoid, why they're deadly, and how to write prescriptions safely.
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18 Nov
Clinical Outcomes After NTI Generic Switches: What Studies Show
Studies show that switching to generic versions of narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs like warfarin, phenytoin, and cyclosporine can lead to dangerous fluctuations in drug levels. Learn what the evidence says about safety, monitoring, and patient risks.
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17 Nov
Asthma Basics: Types, Triggers, and Inhalers vs. Oral Medications
Learn the key types of asthma, common triggers, and why inhalers are preferred over oral medications for most patients. Understand treatment options, side effects, and new advances in asthma care.
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14 Nov
Multicultural Perspectives on Generics: How Culture Affects Medication Adherence
Cultural beliefs about medication appearance, ingredients, and trust deeply affect whether patients take their generic drugs. Learn how religion, color, language, and labeling impact adherence-and what’s being done to fix it.
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