Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Opioids: Understanding the Risks of Tolerance, Dependence, and Overdose
Opioids are powerful pain relievers, but they carry serious risks: tolerance builds quickly, dependence develops even with proper use, and overdose can happen at any time - especially after periods of abstinence. Learn how fentanyl, buprenorphine, and naloxone are reshaping the crisis.
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Urticaria: Understanding Hives, Common Triggers, and How Antihistamines Work
Urticaria, or hives, are itchy skin welts caused by histamine release. Learn common triggers, how antihistamines work, and what to do when they don't help. Effective treatments for acute and chronic cases.
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Autoimmune Overlap: Understanding PBC, PSC, and AIH Combined Features
Autoimmune overlap syndromes combine features of PBC, PSC, and AIH, requiring specialized diagnosis and dual treatment approaches. Learn how to spot the signs and why standard therapies often fall short.
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Naloxone Readiness Plan: How to Keep Patients Safe on Opioids
A naloxone readiness plan saves lives by ensuring quick access to overdose-reversing medication for anyone on opioids. Learn how to store, use, and distribute naloxone effectively.
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Restless Leg Syndrome: Why Dopaminergic Medications Are No Longer First-Line and What Works Better
Dopaminergic medications for restless leg syndrome are no longer first-line due to high risks of worsening symptoms and impulse control disorders. Learn why alpha-2-delta ligands like gabapentin enacarbil are now the recommended treatment and what lifestyle changes can help.
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QT Prolongation and Sudden Cardiac Death from Medications: Key Risk Factors You Need to Know
QT prolongation from medications can lead to sudden cardiac death. Learn the key risk factors-including drug combos, electrolyte imbalances, and heart disease-that make this silent threat deadly-and how to prevent it.
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How to Keep a Symptom Diary for Suspected Drug Reactions
Learn how to track medication side effects with a symptom diary to help doctors identify drug reactions faster. Includes what to record, best tools, and red flags to watch for.
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How to Store Inhalers and Nebulizer Medications Safely: Temperature, Humidity, and Common Mistakes
Learn how to store inhalers and nebulizer medications safely to ensure they work when you need them most. Avoid common mistakes, understand temperature and humidity limits, and protect your respiratory health.
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Medicare Part D Formularies: How Generic Coverage Works in 2025
Learn how Medicare Part D covers generic drugs in 2025 - including tiered costs, the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap, and how to save money on your prescriptions.
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Liver Transplantation: Eligibility, Surgery, and Immunosuppression Explained
A comprehensive guide to liver transplantation, covering eligibility criteria, surgical procedures, and lifelong immunosuppression needs. Learn how MELD scores, donor types, and medication regimens impact survival and quality of life.
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