Author: Ray Fothergill
Apr 19, 2026
Decongestants and Heart Disease: Risks for Hypertension and Cardiac Patients
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Explore the risks of using decongestants if you have heart disease or hypertension. Learn how pseudoephedrine affects blood pressure and find safe alternatives.
Read MoreApr 16, 2026
Acupuncture for Pain: Does the Science Support the Tradition?
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Explore the balance between traditional acupuncture and modern clinical evidence. Learn if it really works for chronic pain, how it compares to meds, and what to expect.
Read MoreApr 14, 2026
Why Patients Skip Medications: Understanding and Overcoming Adherence Barriers
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Discover why patients skip medications and the common barriers to adherence, from cost and forgetfulness to dosing complexity and health literacy.
Read MoreApr 12, 2026
Coronary Calcium Score: Understanding Your CT Scan and Plaque Results
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Learn what a coronary calcium score reveals about heart plaque, how Agatston scores work, and why CT scans are better than traditional risk calculators for heart health.
Read MoreApr 9, 2026
QR Codes on Drug Labels: How Real-Time Safety Updates Work
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Explore how QR codes on drug labels provide real-time safety updates, reducing medication errors and replacing static paper inserts with dynamic digital information.
Read MoreApr 7, 2026
Moles and Melanoma: Using the ABCDE Rule for Skin Checks and Biopsies
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Learn how to use the ABCDE rule to spot melanoma early. Discover the signs of suspicious moles, the 'Ugly Duckling' method, and when a biopsy is actually necessary.
Read MoreMar 31, 2026
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Progressive Neurodegeneration and Riluzole Guide
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A comprehensive guide to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) focusing on the mechanism, efficacy, and usage of Riluzole, the first FDA-approved disease-modifying therapy.
Read MoreMar 30, 2026
Insurance Prior Authorization for Generic Alternatives: Navigating Policies
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Navigate complex insurance policies regarding generic alternative approvals. Learn how prior authorization affects prescriptions, understand step therapy protocols, and discover strategies to reduce administrative delays in 2026.
Read MoreMar 26, 2026
Managing Opioid Constipation: A Guide to Peripherally Acting Mu Antagonists
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Explore PAMORAs for opioid-induced constipation. Learn how methylnaltrexone, naloxegol, and naldemedine work to restore bowel movement without affecting pain relief.
Read MoreMar 24, 2026
Blood Pressure Control in Kidney Disease: How ACE Inhibitors and ARBs Protect Your Kidneys
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ACE inhibitors and ARBs are the most effective blood pressure medications for slowing kidney damage in chronic kidney disease. They reduce proteinuria, protect kidney function, and delay dialysis-even in advanced stages-when used with proper monitoring.
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