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Partial Onset Seizures and Mental Health: How Emotional Struggles Connect to Brain Activity

Partial Onset Seizures and Mental Health: How Emotional Struggles Connect to Brain Activity

Partial onset seizures don't just affect the body-they deeply impact mental health, often leading to depression and anxiety. Learn how brain changes, medication side effects, and social stigma shape emotional well-being-and what actually helps.

Switching to an Authorized Generic: Managing Patient Transitions

Switching to an Authorized Generic: Managing Patient Transitions

Learn how switching to an authorized generic can improve medication safety and reduce side effects compared to regular generics - and how to make sure you get the right version at the right price.

SGLT2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes: How They Protect Your Heart and Kidneys

SGLT2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes: How They Protect Your Heart and Kidneys

SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance and Farxiga lower blood sugar while protecting the heart and kidneys. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and what side effects to watch for.

Authorized Generic Pricing: Why They Cost Less Than Brand Name Drugs

Authorized Generic Pricing: Why They Cost Less Than Brand Name Drugs

Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but cost less because they skip marketing costs and trigger immediate price competition. Learn how they work, why they’re cheaper, and how to get them.

Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion: Pump Settings and Safety

Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion: Pump Settings and Safety

Learn how to set up and safely use an insulin pump for diabetes management. Understand basal rates, bolus types, site care, and real-world safety tips to avoid dangerous complications.

Lower GI Bleeding: Diverticula, Angiodysplasia, and How Doctors Diagnose It

Lower GI Bleeding: Diverticula, Angiodysplasia, and How Doctors Diagnose It

Lower GI bleeding is often caused by diverticula or angiodysplasia, especially in older adults. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat these common but different conditions, and why early intervention matters.

How to Use Your Pharmacy’s Consultation Service for Medication Safety

How to Use Your Pharmacy’s Consultation Service for Medication Safety

Learn how to use your pharmacy's consultation service to prevent dangerous drug interactions, save money, and improve medication adherence. A proven safety tool most patients don't know about.

Mental Illness and Medication Interactions: Navigating Complex Polypharmacy

Mental Illness and Medication Interactions: Navigating Complex Polypharmacy

Psychiatric polypharmacy-taking multiple mental health medications at once-is common but often unsupported by evidence. Learn why it happens, the risks involved, and how to safely reduce unnecessary drugs without losing stability.

Choosing Diabetes Medications Based on Side Effect Profiles: A Practical Guide for Patients and Providers

Choosing Diabetes Medications Based on Side Effect Profiles: A Practical Guide for Patients and Providers

Learn how to choose diabetes medications based on side effect profiles to improve adherence, avoid dangerous reactions, and match treatment to your health goals-without sacrificing blood sugar control.

Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetes: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetes: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Learn how to count carbohydrates for diabetes management with this beginner-friendly guide. Understand carb servings, insulin ratios, reading labels, and avoiding common mistakes to take control of your blood sugar.

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