Category: Health - Page 5

Vitamin E and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About the Bleeding Risk

Vitamin E supplements can increase bleeding risk when taken with warfarin, even if INR levels appear normal. Learn the safe dosage limits, hidden sources, and what to do if you're already taking both.

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Otosclerosis: What It Is, How It Affects Hearing, and What You Can Do

Otosclerosis is a common cause of hearing loss in adults under 50, caused by abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that stops the stapes from vibrating. Learn how it affects hearing, how it's diagnosed, and the proven treatments-including surgery and hearing aids-that can restore hearing.

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Immune-Related Adverse Events: How to Recognize and Treat irAEs in Cancer Patients

Learn how to recognize and treat immune-related adverse events (irAEs) caused by cancer immunotherapy. Understand symptoms, grading, steroid use, emergency interventions, and long-term management.

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Arthritis Types Explained: Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Common Forms

Learn the key differences between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis - causes, symptoms, treatments, and why misdiagnosis can lead to serious consequences. Includes info on other common arthritis types.

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How Insurance Plans Use Generic Drugs to Cut Prescription Costs

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

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How to Monitor Your Symptoms After a Safety Communication

Learn how to track symptoms after a drug or device safety alert. Know what to watch for, how to report, and when to seek help-so you stay safe and help protect others.

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Asian Generic Pharmaceutical Markets: India, China, and Emerging Economies Explained

India and China dominate the global generic drug market, supplying most of the world's affordable medicines. India leads in volume and customer service, while China controls API production and is moving into high-value biologics. Emerging economies like Vietnam and Cambodia are carving out niche roles.

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Hearing Aid Fitting: Why Real-Ear Measurements Are Non-Negotiable

Real-ear measurement is the only proven way to verify hearing aids are delivering the right sound levels for your ears. Skip it, and you risk poor speech clarity, constant adjustments, and frustration. Here's why it matters.

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Sugar Intake and Diabetes Medications: How Diet Affects Your Treatment

Sugar intake directly impacts how well your diabetes medications work. Learn which foods to avoid, how different drugs react to sugar, and why diet changes can cut your treatment time in half.

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Fluoroquinolone Side Effects: Tendinopathy and Nerve Damage Risks

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin can cause serious, sometimes permanent tendon and nerve damage. Learn the risks, warning signs, and when to avoid these drugs entirely.

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Compare Geriforte with Top Alternatives for Natural Energy and Stress Support

Compare Geriforte with top natural alternatives like ashwagandha, rhodiola, and maca for energy and stress support. Find out which one works best for your needs without the side effects.

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A Closer Look at the Different Forms of Diltiazem HCl

Diltiazem HCl comes in several forms-immediate-release, extended-release, capsules, and injectable. Each affects how the drug works in your body. Learn which form is right for your condition and lifestyle.

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