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Macrolides and QT-Prolonging Drugs: Understanding the Arrhythmia Risk

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 7 Dec 2025    Comments (12)

Macrolides and QT-Prolonging Drugs: Understanding the Arrhythmia Risk

Macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin and clarithromycin can prolong the QT interval and trigger dangerous heart rhythms, especially in high-risk patients. Learn who's most at risk and how to avoid life-threatening complications.

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Metabolic Syndrome: How Waist Size, Triglycerides, and Glucose Control Are Linked

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 6 Dec 2025    Comments (8)

Metabolic Syndrome: How Waist Size, Triglycerides, and Glucose Control Are Linked

Metabolic syndrome links waist size, high triglycerides, and poor glucose control through insulin resistance. Learn how these three factors drive heart disease and diabetes-and what actually works to reverse them.

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Multiple Sclerosis: How the Immune System Attacks the Nervous System

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 5 Dec 2025    Comments (14)

Multiple Sclerosis: How the Immune System Attacks the Nervous System

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath around nerves, causing vision loss, fatigue, and mobility issues. Learn how it starts, what triggers it, and how modern treatments are changing outcomes.

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Insurance Changes and Generic Switching: How Formulary Updates Affect Your Prescription Costs in 2025

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 4 Dec 2025    Comments (11)

Insurance Changes and Generic Switching: How Formulary Updates Affect Your Prescription Costs in 2025

Understand how 2025 Medicare Part D formulary changes are pushing patients toward generics and biosimilars, what it means for your costs, and how to protect your access to essential medications.

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Tinnitus and Ringing in the Ears from Medications: What You Need to Know

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 3 Dec 2025    Comments (12)

Tinnitus and Ringing in the Ears from Medications: What You Need to Know

Many medications can cause ringing in the ears-known as tinnitus. Learn which drugs are most likely to trigger it, how soon symptoms appear, whether it's reversible, and what steps to take if you suspect your medicine is the cause.

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Opioids and Depression: How Mood Changes Happen and How to Monitor Them

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 2 Dec 2025    Comments (10)

Opioids and Depression: How Mood Changes Happen and How to Monitor Them

Opioids can worsen depression over time, even in people without prior mental health issues. Learn how mood changes happen, what to watch for, and how to monitor and manage both pain and mental health safely.

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Counterfeit Drugs in Developing Nations: How Fake Medicines Are Killing Millions

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 2 Dec 2025    Comments (13)

Counterfeit Drugs in Developing Nations: How Fake Medicines Are Killing Millions

Counterfeit drugs in developing nations kill over 100,000 children annually. Fake medicines with no active ingredients or toxic chemicals are flooding markets, exploiting weak regulation and poverty. Here's how they spread, who's affected, and what's being done to stop them.

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Tobramycin for Bone and Joint Infections: What You Need to Know

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 1 Dec 2025    Comments (15)

Tobramycin for Bone and Joint Infections: What You Need to Know

Tobramycin is a powerful antibiotic used for serious bone and joint infections, especially those caused by Pseudomonas. Learn how it works, why it's combined with other drugs, its risks, and what to expect during treatment.

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Allergic Reactions to Medications: How to Tell Mild, Moderate, and Severe Apart

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 1 Dec 2025    Comments (13)

Allergic Reactions to Medications: How to Tell Mild, Moderate, and Severe Apart

Learn how to recognize the difference between mild, moderate, and severe allergic reactions to medications. Know the signs, what to do, and how to protect yourself from life-threatening responses.

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Thyroid Medications in Pregnancy: How to Adjust Doses and Monitor Levels for a Healthy Baby

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 1 Dec 2025    Comments (5)

Thyroid Medications in Pregnancy: How to Adjust Doses and Monitor Levels for a Healthy Baby

Thyroid medication needs increase by 20-30% during pregnancy to support fetal brain development. Learn when and how to adjust your levothyroxine dose, what TSH levels to target, and how to monitor effectively for a healthy pregnancy.

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