Warfarin and Vitamin K: How Consistent Eating Keeps Your INR Stable
Martyn F. Dec. 31 11Warfarin works best when vitamin K intake stays steady. Learn how to eat the same amount of greens every day-not less-to keep your INR in range and avoid dangerous spikes or drops.
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Fluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risks
Martyn F. Dec. 30 11Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin carry a serious risk of tendon rupture, especially in older adults and those on steroids. Learn who’s most at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and why these drugs should be a last resort.
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Anaphylaxis: Recognizing the Signs and Using Epinephrine Immediately
Martyn F. Dec. 29 10Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate epinephrine. Learn the signs, how to use an auto-injector, why delays are deadly, and what to do after treatment.
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Balance Rehabilitation: Vestibular Exercises to Prevent Falls and Regain Stability
Martyn F. Dec. 27 15Vestibular rehabilitation exercises help restore balance, reduce dizziness, and prevent falls by retraining your brain to process inner ear signals. Proven to improve balance by 73% and cut fall risk by 53%.
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Turmeric and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Interaction
Martyn F. Dec. 25 8Turmeric supplements can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Real cases show INR levels spiking to life-threatening levels. Avoid turmeric supplements if you're on anticoagulants.
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How Humidity and Heat Speed Up Medication Expiration
Martyn F. Dec. 24 12Heat and humidity can destroy medicine long before its expiration date. Learn which drugs are most at risk, how to spot damage, and where to store them safely to stay protected.
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How TRIPS Treaty Obligations Limit Access to Generic Medicines
Martyn F. Dec. 22 12The TRIPS Agreement enforces strict pharmaceutical patents that block affordable generic medicines in low-income countries. Despite legal flexibilities, political pressure and complex rules make access nearly impossible - leaving billions without life-saving drugs.
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When Side Effects Warrant Stopping a Medication Immediately
Martyn F. Dec. 20 14Not all side effects mean you should stop your medication. Some require immediate discontinuation - like anaphylaxis or Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Others, like high blood pressure meds, can be deadly if stopped suddenly. Learn when to quit and when to wait.
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Opioid Monitoring During Treatment: How Urine Drug Screens and Risk Stratification Improve Safety
Martyn F. Dec. 19 8Urine drug screens and risk stratification are essential for safe opioid treatment. Learn how testing works, why false results happen, and how clinicians use risk scores to tailor monitoring-without punishing patients.
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Litigation in Generic Pharmaceutical Markets: How Patent Disputes Delay Affordable Medicines
Martyn F. Dec. 18 9Patent litigation in the generic drug market is delaying affordable medicines by years. Learn how Orange Book listings, serial lawsuits, and pay-for-delay settlements are shaping access-and what’s being done to fix it.
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How Humidity and Heat Speed Up Medication Expiration
Heat and humidity can destroy medicine long before its expiration date. Learn which drugs are most at risk, how to spot damage, and where to store them safely to stay protected.
How to Shop Pharmacies for the Best Cash Price on Medications
Learn how to save hundreds a year on prescription meds by comparing cash prices across pharmacies. Discover which stores offer the best deals on generics, how to use discount apps like GoodRx, and when to ask your pharmacist for a better price.
Nootropil (Piracetam) vs Top Nootropic Alternatives - Detailed Comparison
Compare Nootropil (Piracetam) with top nootropic alternatives, covering mechanisms, dosing, benefits, side effects, and best use‑cases.