Category: Health and Medicine

18 Dec

Blood Level Testing: When Clinicians Should Order NT-proBNP Tests

Posted by Calder Renshaw

12/18/2025

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NT-proBNP blood testing is a critical tool for diagnosing and ruling out heart failure. Learn when to order it, how to interpret results based on age and kidney function, and why it's replacing BNP in most clinical settings.

15 Dec

Managing Corticosteroid Side Effects: Supportive Therapies That Actually Work

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

12/15/2025

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Learn how to manage common corticosteroid side effects like weight gain, bone loss, and diabetes with proven supportive therapies. Get practical steps to protect your health while still benefiting from these powerful medications.

15 Dec

Beta-Lactam Allergies: Penicillin vs Cephalosporin Reactions Explained

Posted by Calder Renshaw

12/15/2025

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Most people labeled with penicillin allergy aren't truly allergic. Learn how penicillin and cephalosporin reactions differ, why cross-reactivity is overblown, and how testing can save lives and reduce antibiotic misuse.

13 Dec

Seized Counterfeit Medications: Real Cases and What We've Learned

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

12/13/2025

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Real cases of seized counterfeit medications reveal a growing global crisis. From fake Ozempic pens to lethal fentanyl pills, these dangerous fakes are entering the U.S. supply chain through online marketplaces and small parcels. Learn how they’re made, where they come from, and how to protect yourself.

11 Dec

Tirzepatide for Weight Loss: How Dual Incretin Therapy Works

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

12/11/2025

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Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is a dual GLP-1 and GIP agonist that helps with weight loss by reducing appetite, slowing digestion, and improving fat metabolism. Clinical trials show up to 22.5% body weight loss, making it one of the most effective obesity treatments available.

5 Dec

Medication Guides vs Package Inserts: Where to Find Side Effect Details

Posted by Calder Renshaw

12/ 5/2025

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Learn where to find real side effect details for your prescription drugs. Understand the difference between FDA-required Medication Guides and full Package Inserts-and how to access both to stay safe.

4 Dec

Post-Transplant Life: Recognizing Rejection Signs and Sticking to Your Medication Schedule

Posted by Calder Renshaw

12/ 4/2025

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Learn the critical signs of liver transplant rejection and why sticking to your medication schedule is the #1 factor in long-term survival. Real data, real stories, and practical steps to stay alive after transplant.

4 Dec

Skin of Color Dermatology: Managing Hyperpigmentation and Keloids

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

12/ 4/2025

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Hyperpigmentation and keloids are common, challenging skin conditions in people with darker skin tones. Learn why they happen, what actually works, and how to treat them safely without making them worse.

1 Dec

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Autoimmune Joint Damage and Modern Biologic Treatments

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

12/ 1/2025

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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks joints and can damage organs. Biologic therapies target immune system triggers to reduce inflammation, prevent joint damage, and improve quality of life-when started early.

1 Dec

Gout Attacks: Understanding Uric Acid, Triggers, and Effective Medication Strategies

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

12/ 1/2025

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Learn what causes gout attacks, how uric acid triggers inflammation, and the proven medication and lifestyle strategies to prevent future flares and reverse long-term damage.

Category: Health and Medicine - Page 3

Blood Level Testing: When Clinicians Should Order NT-proBNP Tests

Managing Corticosteroid Side Effects: Supportive Therapies That Actually Work

Beta-Lactam Allergies: Penicillin vs Cephalosporin Reactions Explained

Seized Counterfeit Medications: Real Cases and What We've Learned

Tirzepatide for Weight Loss: How Dual Incretin Therapy Works

Medication Guides vs Package Inserts: Where to Find Side Effect Details

Post-Transplant Life: Recognizing Rejection Signs and Sticking to Your Medication Schedule

Skin of Color Dermatology: Managing Hyperpigmentation and Keloids

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Autoimmune Joint Damage and Modern Biologic Treatments

Gout Attacks: Understanding Uric Acid, Triggers, and Effective Medication Strategies

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