Doctors and nurses must report abuse, public health threats, and professional misconduct by law. Learn what you're required to report, when, and how to do it safely without breaking patient trust.
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Warfarin and DOACs are both blood thinners, but DOACs are now safer and more convenient for most people. Learn how they differ in bleeding risk, kidney safety, cost, and daily use.
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Gut microbiota plays a key role in obesity by affecting energy extraction, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Probiotics and synbiotics can help restore balance, reduce belly fat, and improve metabolic health - but results vary by strain, diet, and individual microbiome.
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Anticoagulants for seniors with atrial fibrillation prevent strokes far more effectively than they cause dangerous bleeds from falls. Learn why stopping these meds over fall fears is often the bigger risk.
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REMS programs are FDA-mandated safety plans for high-risk drugs. Do they actually improve patient outcomes, or are they just bureaucratic hurdles? Learn how REMS works, its real-world impact, and where it's headed.
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Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are linked autoimmune conditions affecting skin and joints. Learn how they develop, how they're diagnosed, and what treatments can stop joint damage before it's too late.
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Pulmonary hypertension causes high pressure in lung arteries, straining the right side of the heart. Early symptoms like breathlessness and swelling are often missed. Modern therapy combines multiple drugs to improve survival and quality of life.
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Bioequivalence for inhalers, patches, and injections ensures generic drugs deliver the same therapeutic effect as brand-name versions. Learn how regulators test these complex systems and why small differences can make a big impact.
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Pitavastatin may be the safest statin for people with prediabetes or metabolic syndrome, offering strong cholesterol reduction without raising blood sugar like other statins do. Evidence shows lower diabetes risk compared to atorvastatin and rosuvastatin.
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Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are common and dangerous sodium imbalances in kidney disease. Learn how they develop, why they’re risky, and how to manage them safely without causing brain damage.
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