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Osteoporosis Medications: How Bisphosphonates and Calcium Work Together (and When They Fight)

Osteoporosis Medications: How Bisphosphonates and Calcium Work Together (and When They Fight)

  • Nov, 27 2025
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Bisphosphonates are powerful osteoporosis drugs, but they only work if taken correctly with calcium. Learn the exact timing rules, common mistakes, and how to avoid losing up to 90% of their benefit.

Choosing Diabetes Medications Based on Side Effect Profiles: A Practical Guide for Type 2 Diabetes

Choosing Diabetes Medications Based on Side Effect Profiles: A Practical Guide for Type 2 Diabetes

  • Nov, 26 2025
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Choosing the right diabetes medication means matching side effects to your lifestyle. Learn how metformin, SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists, and others compare in safety, weight impact, and hypoglycemia risk.

Clinical Outcomes with Biosimilars: Do They Work as Well as the Original Biologics?

Clinical Outcomes with Biosimilars: Do They Work as Well as the Original Biologics?

  • Nov, 24 2025
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Biosimilars are proven to work as well as original biologic drugs in treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more. They're safer, cheaper, and backed by over a decade of global clinical data.

Mouth Sores from Medications: How to Prevent and Care for Them

Mouth Sores from Medications: How to Prevent and Care for Them

  • Nov, 23 2025
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Mouth sores from chemotherapy and radiation are common and painful, but preventable. Learn evidence-based strategies like cryotherapy, benzydamine mouthwash, and dental prep to reduce risk and manage pain effectively.

Geriatric Medication Safety: How to Protect Elderly Patients from Harmful Drugs

Geriatric Medication Safety: How to Protect Elderly Patients from Harmful Drugs

  • Nov, 21 2025
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Geriatric medication safety is critical for protecting older adults from harmful drug interactions. Learn how the Beers Criteria, deprescribing, and pharmacist-led teams are reducing hospitalizations and improving care for seniors.

Contact Allergy: Patch Testing for Metals and Fragrances

Contact Allergy: Patch Testing for Metals and Fragrances

  • Nov, 19 2025
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Patch testing is the most reliable way to identify contact allergies to metals like nickel and fragrances in everyday products. Learn how the test works, why it’s more accurate than guessing, and how avoiding triggers can clear up stubborn rashes.

State Laws on Generic Drug Substitution: What Pharmacists and Patients Need to Know

State Laws on Generic Drug Substitution: What Pharmacists and Patients Need to Know

  • Nov, 17 2025
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State laws on generic drug substitution vary widely across the U.S., affecting how pharmacists swap brand-name drugs for cheaper generics. Know your rights, your state’s rules, and when substitution could impact your health.

Antacids and Antibiotics: How to Time Your Doses to Avoid Treatment Failure

Antacids and Antibiotics: How to Time Your Doses to Avoid Treatment Failure

  • Nov, 14 2025
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Learn how to time your antacid and antibiotic doses to avoid treatment failure. Find out which antibiotics are most affected and how to safely manage both without risking infection.

Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis: Understanding Muscle Inflammation and Modern Treatment Options

Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis: Understanding Muscle Inflammation and Modern Treatment Options

  • Nov, 7 2025
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Dermatomyositis and polymyositis are rare autoimmune diseases causing muscle weakness and, in dermatomyositis, a distinctive rash. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment with steroids, immunosuppressants, and physical therapy can significantly improve outcomes and quality of life.

Caffeine and Medications: How Your Coffee Could Be Making Your Pills Less Effective

Caffeine and Medications: How Your Coffee Could Be Making Your Pills Less Effective

  • Oct, 28 2025
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Caffeine can interfere with common medications like warfarin, thyroid hormone, and antidepressants, leading to reduced effectiveness or dangerous side effects. Learn how to safely enjoy coffee while taking prescription drugs.