Category: Health Medicine - Page 2

  • Stéphane Moungabio
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Bariatric Surgery: Gastric Bypass vs. Sleeve Gastrectomy - What Really Works

Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are the two leading weight loss surgeries. Learn how they differ in weight loss, risks, recovery, and long-term outcomes to make the best choice for your health.

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  • Emma Barnes
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Warning Signs and Hospital Treatment

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening emergency caused by insulin deficiency. Learn the warning signs-like fruity breath, vomiting, and confusion-and what happens during hospital treatment. Early action saves lives.

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  • Emma Barnes
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Early Warning Signs of Dangerous Medication Side Effects: What to Watch For

Learn the early warning signs of dangerous medication side effects that can turn life-threatening within hours. Know when to act fast and how to protect yourself from hidden drug reactions.

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  • Emma Barnes
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How to Prevent Look-Alike Packaging Confusion in Pharmacy Settings

Look-alike packaging confusion causes thousands of medication errors each year. Learn how physical separation, Tall Man Lettering, and barcode scanning can prevent mistakes in pharmacies and protect patients.

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  • Emma Barnes
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Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Intervals and Treatment Options Explained

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of preventable blindness in adults with diabetes. Learn when to get screened, how treatment works, and how to protect your vision based on your personal risk level.

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  • Stéphane Moungabio
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Benzodiazepine Overdose: Emergency Treatment and Monitoring

Benzodiazepine overdose rarely kills alone-but when mixed with opioids or alcohol, it becomes deadly. Learn the emergency protocols, why flumazenil is rarely used, and how to safely monitor patients for full recovery.

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  • Stéphane Moungabio
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Medication Reminder Strategies: Apps, Alarms, and Organizers for Better Adherence

Learn how apps, alarms, and pill organizers can help you take your medication on time-reducing risks, avoiding hospital visits, and improving health outcomes with proven, real-world strategies.

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  • Stéphane Moungabio
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Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia in Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know

Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are life-threatening sodium imbalances common in kidney disease. Learn how reduced kidney function disrupts sodium balance, why standard treatments can be dangerous, and what actually works to protect your health.

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  • Stéphane Moungabio
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Medication Safety for People with Low Vision or Hearing Loss: Practical Steps to Prevent Errors

Medication errors are dangerously common for people with low vision or hearing loss. Learn practical, proven strategies to identify pills, read labels, and avoid life-threatening mistakes with simple tools and smart advocacy.

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  • Stéphane Moungabio
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Understanding the Link Between Hypocalcemia and Osteoporosis

Learn how low blood calcium (hypocalcemia) can trigger bone loss and lead to osteoporosis, the signs to watch for, diagnostic steps, and practical ways to prevent fractures.

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