Category: Health - Page 2
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Future Legal Developments: Key Proposed Laws and Regulatory Changes in 2025-2026
Key legal changes in 2025-2026 include major tax reforms, expanded gun rights for officers, California housing breakthroughs, and Supreme Court shifts that could redefine federal power. Stay informed on what affects you.
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High Cholesterol: What You Need to Know About Hypercholesterolemia
High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is a silent threat that can lead to heart attack or stroke. Learn how to test for it, understand the difference between genetic and lifestyle causes, and what actually works to lower it-statins, diet, and new treatments.
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Provider Education on Generics: How Clinicians Can Improve Patient Outcomes with Generic Medications
Provider education on generics helps clinicians confidently prescribe cost-effective, FDA-approved alternatives to brand-name drugs. Learn how better knowledge improves patient adherence, reduces costs, and closes dangerous gaps in prescribing habits.
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Why Healthcare Providers Weigh Risks vs Benefits of Medications
Healthcare providers weigh medication risks against benefits to ensure treatments do more good than harm. This process considers disease severity, side effects, patient preferences, and available alternatives-making every prescription a personalized decision.
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Pharmacy Inventory Management: Generic Stocking Strategies for Better Cash Flow and Less Waste
Learn how to manage generic medication inventory effectively to cut costs, reduce waste, and prevent stockouts. Discover proven strategies for setting reorder points, tracking expiry dates, and handling new generic launches.
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Bacterial Skin Infections: Impetigo, Cellulitis, and Antibiotics Explained
Impetigo and cellulitis are common bacterial skin infections with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, why antibiotics like penicillin often fail, and what works now-including new options like retapamulin and MRSA-targeted drugs.
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Blood Pressure Medication Safety in Older Adults: How to Reduce Orthostatic Hypotension Risks
Orthostatic hypotension is a dangerous side effect of blood pressure meds in seniors. Learn which drugs raise fall risk, which are safest, and how to prevent dizziness without stopping treatment.
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Benzodiazepines: Memory Loss, Fall Risks, and How to Taper Safely
Benzodiazepines can impair memory, increase fall risk, and cause lasting cognitive issues. Learn how to taper safely, what to expect during withdrawal, and why stopping may be the best decision for your brain.
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Influenza vs. COVID-19: Testing, Treatment, and Isolation Guidance for 2026
In 2026, flu and COVID-19 require different testing, treatment, and isolation strategies. Learn the latest guidelines, what antivirals work, and how to protect yourself during peak season.
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Reimbursement and Coding for Biosimilars: How Billing Works Under Medicare Part B
Biosimilars are billed differently than generics under Medicare Part B. Each has its own HCPCS code and is paid 106% of the reference product's ASP, creating financial disincentives for providers to switch. Learn how coding, payment rules, and the JZ modifier impact adoption.
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Evening Primrose Oil and Seizure Threshold: What You Need to Know About Antipsychotic Interactions
Evening primrose oil may increase seizure risk when taken with certain antipsychotics, but research is divided. Learn who should avoid it, which drugs pose the highest risk, and what the latest studies say.
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Clinical Trial Data vs Real-World Side Effects: What You Need to Know
Clinical trials show what a drug can do under ideal conditions. Real-world data reveals what actually happens when millions take it. Understanding the difference helps patients and doctors make smarter decisions about safety.