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How to Report a Medication Error or Concern to Your Provider
Nov, 10 2025 Finnegan O'Sullivan

How to Report a Medication Error or Concern to Your Provider

Learn how to report a medication error to your provider or the FDA - step by step. Know your rights, the best reporting channels, and how your report can prevent harm to others.

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Calcitonin and Its Impact on Fracture Healing: What the Evidence Shows
Nov, 1 2025 Finnegan O'Sullivan

Calcitonin and Its Impact on Fracture Healing: What the Evidence Shows

Calcitonin may help speed up fracture healing in older adults with osteoporosis by reducing bone breakdown. Evidence is mixed, but early use after injury shows promise. It's not a first-line treatment anymore, but can be useful in specific cases.

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Fish Oil and Aspirin: Do They Increase Bleeding Risk Together?
Oct, 30 2025 Finnegan O'Sullivan

Fish Oil and Aspirin: Do They Increase Bleeding Risk Together?

Fish oil and aspirin both affect blood clotting, but combining them at standard doses doesn't significantly raise bleeding risk. Learn what the science really says and when to be cautious.

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Ranitidine and Gastritis: Understanding Its Role in Relief for Stomach Inflammation
Oct, 30 2025 Finnegan O'Sullivan

Ranitidine and Gastritis: Understanding Its Role in Relief for Stomach Inflammation

Ranitidine was once a top treatment for gastritis, but it was pulled from the market due to cancer risks. Learn what to use now - and how to truly heal stomach inflammation.

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Monitoring Your INR: Understanding Blood Thinner Levels and Targets
Oct, 28 2025 Finnegan O'Sullivan

Monitoring Your INR: Understanding Blood Thinner Levels and Targets

Learn how INR monitoring keeps blood thinner levels safe and effective. Understand target ranges, home testing options, diet tips, and what to do if your numbers are too high or low.

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Starlix (Nateglinide) vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Type 2 Diabetes?
Oct, 27 2025 Finnegan O'Sullivan

Starlix (Nateglinide) vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Type 2 Diabetes?

Starlix (nateglinide) helps control post-meal blood sugar but has limited benefits. Learn how metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 agonists offer better results with fewer risks for type 2 diabetes.

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Procardia (Nifedipine) vs. Common Hypertension Alternatives - Full Comparison Guide
Oct, 26 2025 Finnegan O'Sullivan

Procardia (Nifedipine) vs. Common Hypertension Alternatives - Full Comparison Guide

A detailed, side‑by‑side comparison of Procardia (nifedipine) with top blood‑pressure alternatives, covering how they work, pros, cons, and when to switch.

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Diuretics: How They Alter Electrolytes & Interact with Other Drugs
Oct, 25 2025 Finnegan O'Sullivan

Diuretics: How They Alter Electrolytes & Interact with Other Drugs

Explore how diuretics change electrolytes, the most common drug interactions, and practical monitoring tips to keep patients safe.

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Dexlansoprazole Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects - Complete Guide
Oct, 24 2025 Finnegan O'Sullivan

Dexlansoprazole Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects - Complete Guide

A detailed guide on Dexlansoprazole covering its mechanism, approved uses, dosage, side effects, interactions, and comparison with other PPIs.

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Levlen vs Other Birth Control Pills: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Oct, 23 2025 Finnegan O'Sullivan

Levlen vs Other Birth Control Pills: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

A clear, practical guide comparing Levlen with other birth‑control pills and non‑pill options, covering effectiveness, side‑effects, and how to choose the right method.

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