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Benzodiazepine Overdose: Emergency Treatment and Monitoring
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 20 10Benzodiazepine overdose rarely causes death alone, but combining it with opioids or alcohol increases fatal risk by 15 times. Learn the correct emergency treatment-why flumazenil is rarely used, how to monitor patients safely, and what's changing in 2025.
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Acute Kidney Injury: Sudden Loss of Function and Recovery
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 19 9Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden loss of kidney function that can be reversed if caught early. Learn the signs, causes, recovery chances, and how to prevent long-term damage.
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How to Safely Discontinue Halobetasol Treatment
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 18 10Learn how to safely stop using halobetasol without triggering painful rebound flare-ups. Step-by-step tapering guide, alternatives, and what to expect during withdrawal.
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Epigastric Pain and Gastroenteritis: What It Feels Like and How to Treat It
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 18 10Epigastric pain from gastroenteritis feels like a burning or cramping ache under the ribs. Learn the real causes, how to treat it at home, when to see a doctor, and how to prevent it from coming back.
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Herbal Supplements That Interact with Common Prescription Drugs
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 17 11Certain herbal supplements like ginkgo biloba and St. John’s Wort can dangerously interact with common prescription drugs, increasing bleeding risk, reducing medication effectiveness, or causing life-threatening side effects. Know which ones to avoid.
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Myxedema Coma: Recognizing and Treating Severe Hypothyroidism as a Medical Emergency
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 17 9Myxedema coma is a life-threatening emergency caused by severe hypothyroidism. Recognizing symptoms like altered mental status, hypothermia, and bradycardia-and starting treatment immediately-can save lives. Learn the latest protocols and warning signs.
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Antiseizure Medications and Generic Substitution: Risks and Best Practices
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 16 11Generic antiseizure medications can save money-but for epilepsy patients, even small changes in formulation can trigger breakthrough seizures. Learn the risks, what experts really say, and how to protect yourself.
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Medication Adherence During Brand-to-Generic Transitions: Best Practices for Patients and Providers
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 15 9Switching from brand-name to generic medications can lower costs but often reduces adherence due to pill appearance changes and patient distrust. Learn the science behind generics, which drugs are riskiest to switch, and proven strategies to improve compliance.
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Postpartum Depression Treatment: Safe Antidepressants During Breastfeeding and Their Side Effects
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 15 8Learn which antidepressants are safest for postpartum depression while breastfeeding, their side effects on infants, and how to minimize risks. Evidence-based guidance for new moms.
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Pelvic Pain in Women: Understanding Endometriosis and Interstitial Cystitis
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 14 14Chronic pelvic pain in women is often caused by endometriosis and interstitial cystitis-two conditions that overlap in symptoms but require very different treatments. Learn how to tell them apart and what actually works.
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