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Liver Transplantation: Eligibility, Surgery, and Immunosuppression Explained

Liver Transplantation: Eligibility, Surgery, and Immunosuppression Explained

A liver transplant can save your life when your liver fails. Learn who qualifies, what happens during surgery, how immunosuppression works, and what life is like after the procedure.

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OTC Vitamins and Supplements: What the Drug Facts Label Doesn't Tell You

OTC Vitamins and Supplements: What the Drug Facts Label Doesn't Tell You

OTC vitamins and supplements aren't held to the same safety standards as medications. Their labels hide critical info-like drug interactions, pregnancy risks, and hidden ingredients-that could put your health at risk.

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Calcium and Iron Supplements: How They Interact with Thyroid Medications

Calcium and Iron Supplements: How They Interact with Thyroid Medications

Calcium and iron supplements can block up to 39% of your thyroid medication's absorption. Learn how to time them correctly to avoid fatigue, weight gain, and inaccurate lab results. Simple steps can make your treatment work again.

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Osteoporosis Medications: Understanding Bisphosphonates and the Real Risk of Jaw Necrosis

Osteoporosis Medications: Understanding Bisphosphonates and the Real Risk of Jaw Necrosis

Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis reduce fracture risk by up to 70%, but rare jaw necrosis cases cause fear. Learn the real risk, who's most vulnerable, and how to stay safe without stopping treatment.

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Evening Primrose Oil and Seizure Risk: What You Need to Know About Antipsychotic Interactions

Evening Primrose Oil and Seizure Risk: What You Need to Know About Antipsychotic Interactions

Evening primrose oil may interact with antipsychotics and increase seizure risk, despite conflicting research. Learn the facts, the warnings, and what to do if you're considering this supplement.

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How Insurance Plans Use Generic Drugs to Cut Prescription Costs

How Insurance Plans Use Generic Drugs to Cut Prescription Costs

Insurance plans use tiered formularies, mandatory substitution, and step therapy to push patients toward cheaper generic drugs, saving billions annually. But hidden pricing practices can prevent patients from seeing the full savings.

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What Is Medication Safety and Why It Matters for Every Patient

What Is Medication Safety and Why It Matters for Every Patient

Medication safety prevents harmful errors in drug use-from prescribing to taking pills at home. With over 1.5 million ER visits yearly from avoidable drug problems, knowing how to protect yourself is essential for every patient.

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Sterile Manufacturing: Special Requirements for Injectable Pharmaceuticals

Sterile Manufacturing: Special Requirements for Injectable Pharmaceuticals

Sterile manufacturing for injectables demands extreme controls to prevent deadly contamination. Learn the key requirements, methods, and risks behind life-saving injectable drugs.

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Alcohol and Sleep: How Drinking Affects Your Night and Next-Day Energy

Alcohol and Sleep: How Drinking Affects Your Night and Next-Day Energy

Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it destroys sleep quality by fragmenting sleep, worsening apnea, and reducing restorative REM stages. Learn how it affects your night and next-day energy.

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How to Verify Drug Authenticity: Official Tools and Resources You Can Use

How to Verify Drug Authenticity: Official Tools and Resources You Can Use

Learn how to verify if your medicine is real using official tools like EU FMD, FDA databases, QR codes, and SMS systems. Know the risks of counterfeit drugs and what to do if you suspect a fake.

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