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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: The Proven Psychological Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, and More
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most researched psychological treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and more. Learn how it works, what it's proven to treat, and why it's the gold standard in mental health care.
Read More- November 17, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Cosmetic Procedures and Anticoagulants: Managing Bruising and Bleeding Risks
Learn how to safely manage blood thinners before cosmetic procedures to avoid dangerous bleeding or clotting. Discover which medications to keep, which to pause, and how procedure type affects your risk.
Read More- November 14, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Dangerous Medical Abbreviations That Cause Prescription Errors
Dangerous medical abbreviations like QD, U, and MS cause preventable errors that lead to overdoses and deaths. Learn which ones to avoid and what to write instead to keep patients safe.
Read More- November 13, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Top Medication Safety Questions to Ask at the Pharmacy Counter
Learn the top medication safety questions to ask at the pharmacy to avoid dangerous interactions, side effects, and dosing mistakes. Get clear, practical advice from real patient experiences and expert guidelines.
Read More- November 12, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Why Insurers Prefer Generic Drugs: How Formularies Control Costs and Influence Your Prescriptions
Insurers prefer generic drugs because they cut costs by up to 95% while maintaining effectiveness. Learn how formularies work, why some drugs are blocked, and how to get the best price on your prescriptions.
Read More- November 7, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Darunavir in Resource-Limited Settings: Real Challenges and Practical Opportunities
Darunavir is a powerful HIV drug that works when others fail, especially in places with limited labs and supplies. Learn how it's saving lives in Africa and what’s holding it back-from cost to stigma to supply chains.
Read More- October 31, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Medication-Induced Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma: What You Need to Know Before Taking Common Drugs
Medication-induced acute angle-closure glaucoma is a sudden, sight-threatening eye emergency triggered by common drugs like Benadryl, Sudafed, and eye dilation drops. Learn the signs, risks, and how to prevent permanent vision loss.
Read More- October 29, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Can Celecoxib Improve Your Quality of Life? Here’s What Really Matters
Celecoxib can reduce pain and inflammation from arthritis and other conditions, helping many people regain mobility and daily function. But it's not a cure-and it comes with risks. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what alternatives exist.
Read More- October 28, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Compare Plendil (Felodipine) with Alternatives for High Blood Pressure
Compare Plendil (felodipine) with common alternatives like amlodipine, losartan, and lisinopril for high blood pressure. Learn which works best, side effects, costs in South Africa, and when to switch.
Read More- October 27, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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TNF Inhibitors and Cancer Risk: What Patients Need to Know
Explore how TNF inhibitors affect cancer risk, what the latest studies show, and practical steps for safe use in autoimmune disease patients.
Read More- October 26, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Drug-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): Symptoms, Causes & Emergency Treatment
Learn how medication‑induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura presents, which drugs cause it, and the emergency steps for diagnosis and treatment.
Read More- October 25, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Effective Tips for Managing Ticlopidine‑Induced Headaches
Practical tips to ease ticlopidine‑induced headaches, covering self‑care, safe OTC options, medication switches, and when to seek medical help.
Read More- October 24, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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