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Multiple Myeloma: Understanding Bone Disease and the New Drugs Changing Outcomes
Multiple myeloma causes severe bone damage in over 80% of patients. Learn how new drugs are shifting from preventing bone loss to actually healing bones, and what patients should do now.
Safe Use of Multiple Medications: How to Avoid Dangerous Double Ingredients
Avoid dangerous double ingredients in your medications by knowing what’s in each pill. Learn how acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and NSAIDs can cause overdose-even when taken as directed-and what steps to take to stay safe.
Grapefruit Juice and Medications: Why This Common Drink Can Be Dangerous
Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of over 85 medications, including statins and blood pressure drugs. Learn which drugs are affected, why even small amounts matter, and how to stay safe.
Barcode Scanning in Pharmacies: How It Prevents Dispensing Errors
Barcode scanning in pharmacies prevents deadly medication errors by verifying the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time. With 93% effectiveness, it’s the most reliable tool against dispensing mistakes.
Statin Discontinuation: When to Stop and How to Manage Safely
Statins save lives, but they're not right for everyone forever. Learn when it's safe to stop, how to do it without risking your heart, and what alternatives exist - especially for older adults and those with limited life expectancy.
Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Cut Side Effects
Deprescribing helps older adults safely reduce unnecessary medications to cut side effects, prevent falls, and improve quality of life. Learn how structured frameworks like Shed-MEDS and deprescribing.org tools make this possible.
Safe Storage of Medications: Keep Kids and Pets Safe with These Proven Steps
Accidental medication poisonings in children and pets are preventable. Learn the proven steps for safe storage - locked cabinets, separate zones for pet meds, ideal locations, and real-world tips to keep your family safe.
Compare Alli (Orlistat) with Weight Loss Alternatives
Compare Alli (Orlistat) with modern weight loss alternatives like Wegovy, Saxenda, PhenQ, and lifestyle changes. See which options actually work in 2025, their side effects, costs, and real results.
Alcohol Binge Drinking and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About INR Swings and Bleeding Risk
Binge drinking while on warfarin can cause dangerous INR swings and triple your risk of serious bleeding. Learn how alcohol affects your blood thinner, what safe limits are, and what signs to watch for.
Cefdinir for Infants: What Parents Need to Know About Safety and Effectiveness
Cefdinir is a common antibiotic for infants with bacterial infections like ear infections and pneumonia. Learn about safe dosing, side effects, effectiveness compared to other antibiotics, and when to call the doctor.