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FDA Databases: How to Find Verified Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs
Learn how to use FDA databases to verify if your medications are real and spot counterfeit drugs. Step-by-step guide on checking NDC codes, understanding DSCSA, and protecting yourself from fake pills.
How to Know If Your Supplement Is Safe with Your Medications
Learn how to spot dangerous interactions between supplements and medications. Find out which supplements are risky, how to check for conflicts, and what steps to take to protect your health.
Medication Reviews: When Seniors Should Stop or Deprescribe Medicines
Many seniors take too many medications that no longer help - and may be harming them. Learn when and how to safely stop unnecessary drugs through deprescribing, a proven way to improve safety, reduce side effects, and boost quality of life.
QD vs. QID: How Prescription Abbreviations Cause Dangerous Medication Errors and How to Stop Them
QD and QID are dangerous medical abbreviations that cause deadly dosing errors. Learn how mixing up 'once daily' and 'four times daily' leads to overdoses, who's most at risk, and what's being done to stop it.
Nerve Blocks and RFA: What You Need to Know About Interventional Pain Procedures
Nerve blocks and RFA are key interventional pain procedures for chronic pain. Nerve blocks diagnose the source; RFA provides long-term relief by disabling pain-signaling nerves. Learn how they work, who benefits, and what to expect.
Keeping a Medication Journal: Track Your Response to Generic Drugs
Track your body's response to generic medications with a simple journal. Learn what to record, why it matters, and how to use your data to get better care - especially for thyroid, blood thinners, and seizure drugs.
Why Generic Drugs Look Different: The Role of Trademark Laws
Generic drugs look different from brand-name versions because U.S. trademark laws require them to have unique colors, shapes, and sizes to avoid confusion. Despite the difference in appearance, they contain the same active ingredient and work the same way. This system protects brand identity while keeping medication affordable.
Prior Authorization: How Providers Secure Approval for Generic Medications
Prior authorization for generic medications is a complex but common hurdle for providers. Learn how doctors navigate insurer rules, what documentation works, and how approval times differ between payers - with real data from 2024.
Metabolic Surgery Outcomes: Weight Loss and Diabetes Remission
Metabolic surgery leads to significant weight loss and diabetes remission for many patients, outperforming medication alone. Learn who benefits most, which procedures work best, and why lifelong care is essential.
Organ-Specific Side Effects: Liver, Kidney, Heart, and Neurologic Risks
Learn how common medications can damage your liver, kidneys, heart, and nervous system-and what you can do to spot early signs before serious harm occurs.
How to Prepare for Medication Needs during Pilgrimages and Treks
Prepare for high-altitude pilgrimages and treks with the right medications, storage methods, and emergency plans to prevent altitude sickness and avoid life-threatening medical emergencies on the trail.
How to Communicate Generic Substitution to Pediatric and Senior Patients
Learn how to explain generic drug substitutions to pediatric and senior patients in a way that builds trust, reduces confusion, and improves adherence. Avoid common mistakes and use proven communication strategies.