Learn the warning signs of high blood sugar, how to recognize diabetic emergencies like DKA and HHS, and what steps to take immediately to prevent life-threatening complications.
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision loss in people over 65. Learn how dry and wet AMD differ, why anti-VEGF injections are critical for wet AMD, and what steps you can take to protect your vision.
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Hospital formularies use evidence-based criteria to select generic drugs that are safe, effective, and cost-efficient. Learn how Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees evaluate drugs, manage shortages, and balance clinical outcomes with financial responsibility.
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Prevent dangerous wrong-dose errors with liquid medications by using oral syringes, measuring only in milliliters, checking labels every time, and teaching caregivers proper dosing. Simple steps save lives.
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Learn how to safely and effectively use secure messaging to ask questions about your medications. Get step-by-step guidance on using platforms like MyChart, what to include in your message, and why it's safer than calling or texting.
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Medications don't just stay in the mother's body - they cross the placenta and reach the fetus. Learn how drug size, chemistry, and timing affect fetal exposure, and what this means for safe pregnancy用药.
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Probiotics can reduce antibiotic-related diarrhea and C. diff risk by up to 70% when the right strain is used correctly. Learn which strains work, how to take them, and who should avoid them.
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Generics save money but aren't always interchangeable. Pharmacists must watch for therapeutic failures, especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs like levothyroxine and warfarin. Learn when to flag unsafe generics and how to protect patients.
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Learn how to fix sleep disrupted by medications using science-backed sleep hygiene habits-without adding more drugs. Fix your wake time, manage light, time your meds, and eat smarter to reclaim restful nights.
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Antipsychotics can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to monitor for danger, and how to balance mental health treatment with heart safety.
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