How to Discuss Deprescribing Goals with Your Doctor: A Practical Guide for Seniors
Martyn F. Jan. 30 10Learn how to talk to your doctor about reducing unnecessary medications. Discover practical steps to start a deprescribing conversation that focuses on your health goals, safety, and quality of life.
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Switching Between Generic Medications: What You Need to Know
Martyn F. Jan. 29 10Switching between different generic medications is common and saves money, but it can be dangerous for drugs with narrow therapeutic indexes like levothyroxine or warfarin. Learn how to spot changes, protect yourself, and talk to your doctor.
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Floaters and Flashes: Understanding Vitreous Changes and When to See a Doctor
Martyn F. Jan. 28 10Floaters and flashes are common with age, but sudden changes can signal a retinal tear or detachment. Learn when they're harmless and when to seek urgent eye care to protect your vision.
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How to Prevent Diabetic Kidney Disease, Neuropathy, and Eye Damage
Martyn F. Jan. 27 11Learn how to prevent diabetic kidney disease, nerve damage, and eye problems with proven strategies for blood sugar, blood pressure, foot care, eye exams, and new medications. Prevention works-and it starts today.
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Managing Different Doses in Combination Products: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Equivalence
Martyn F. Jan. 26 8Therapeutic equivalence in combination drugs ensures safe substitutions, but dose differences and formulation changes can still cause risks. Learn how to manage generic switches safely, especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs.
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Peritoneal Dialysis at Home: CAPD vs. APD - What You Need to Know
Martyn F. Jan. 25 13Learn the key differences between CAPD and APD for home peritoneal dialysis - from daily routines and costs to sleep, safety, and long-term use. Make the right choice for your life.
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How to Keep Travel Medications Within Shelf Life on Long Trips
Martyn F. Jan. 25 9Learn how to keep insulin, EpiPens, and other temperature-sensitive medications effective during long trips. Avoid heat, humidity, and TSA issues with proven storage tips and tools.
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Recognizing Signs of Drug Allergies and When to Seek Emergency Care
Martyn F. Jan. 23 13Learn how to spot real drug allergies versus side effects, recognize life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis, and understand when to seek emergency care - especially for penicillin and other common triggers.
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Phantom Limb Pain: How Mirror Therapy and Medications Actually Work
Martyn F. Jan. 22 15Phantom limb pain affects 60-85% of amputees and is caused by brain rewiring, not psychology. Mirror therapy and medications like gabapentin and amitriptyline are proven treatments. Learn what works, what doesn't, and how to start.
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How to Involve Family or Caregivers in Medication Support
Martyn F. Jan. 21 15Learn how family and caregivers can reduce medication errors, improve adherence, and prevent dangerous side effects by using simple, proven strategies like medication lists, pill organizers, pharmacist consultations, and routine tracking.
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Managing Jock Itch in Seniors: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments
Jock itch, although common in athletes, can also affect older adults. This article explores the causes, symptoms, and effective treatment options for managing jock itch in seniors. Learn how to identify the signs early and discover helpful tips to alleviate discomfort.
Ezetimibe and Exercise: How This Drug Pair Works with Physical Activity for Better Heart Health
Ezetimibe lowers cholesterol by blocking absorption in the gut, but when paired with regular exercise, it works even better for heart health. Learn how movement boosts the drug's effects and reduces heart risk.
Anaphylaxis: Recognizing the Signs and Using Epinephrine Immediately
Anaphylaxis 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.