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Opioids with MAOIs: Why This Combination Can Be Deadly and How to Avoid It

Opioids with MAOIs: Why This Combination Can Be Deadly and How to Avoid It

Combining opioids with MAOIs can cause life-threatening serotonin syndrome or hypertensive crisis. Learn which opioids are deadly, how long to wait after stopping an MAOI, and safer pain relief options.

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Teriparatide vs Abaloparatide: Which Anabolic Agent Works Best for Osteoporosis?

Teriparatide vs Abaloparatide: Which Anabolic Agent Works Best for Osteoporosis?

Teriparatide and abaloparatide are two anabolic drugs that rebuild bone in severe osteoporosis. Learn how they differ in effectiveness, safety, cost, and who should take which one.

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Statin Discontinuation: When to Stop and How to Manage Safely

Statin Discontinuation: When to Stop and How to Manage Safely

Learn when it's safe to stop statins and how to do it without increasing heart risk. Discover who should consider deprescribing, what happens after stopping, and how to manage the transition safely.

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Cerebral Aneurysm: Understanding Rupture Risk and Real Treatment Choices

Cerebral Aneurysm: Understanding Rupture Risk and Real Treatment Choices

Cerebral aneurysms affect 3.2% of people but rupture in only 1 in 10,000 annually. Learn what makes them burst, how the PHASES score predicts risk, and the real differences between clipping, coiling, and flow diversion treatments.

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Shin Splints and Stress Fractures: Evidence-Based Return-to-Run Plans

Shin Splints and Stress Fractures: Evidence-Based Return-to-Run Plans

Evidence-based return-to-run plans for shin splints and stress fractures that actually work. Learn the phases, timelines, and mistakes that cause re-injury - plus how to prevent them for good.

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How to Store Insulin Pens, Vials, and Supplies Correctly to Avoid Loss of Potency

How to Store Insulin Pens, Vials, and Supplies Correctly to Avoid Loss of Potency

Learn how to store insulin pens, vials, and supplies properly to avoid loss of potency. Follow temperature guidelines, expiration rules, and travel tips to keep your insulin effective and safe.

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Buspirone Augmentation with SSRIs: Side Effects, Efficacy, and What You Need to Know

Buspirone Augmentation with SSRIs: Side Effects, Efficacy, and What You Need to Know

Buspirone augmentation with SSRIs offers a safe, effective way to treat treatment-resistant depression without weight gain or sexual side effects. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and how to use it safely.

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Allergy and Cold Medications: How to Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions

Allergy and Cold Medications: How to Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions

Combination cold and allergy meds can be dangerous if mixed incorrectly. Learn how acetaminophen, phenylephrine, and dextromethorphan interact with each other and with prescription drugs-and how to avoid life-threatening mistakes.

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Cutaneous Lupus: How Sunlight Triggers Skin Flares and What Treatments Actually Work

Cutaneous Lupus: How Sunlight Triggers Skin Flares and What Treatments Actually Work

Cutaneous lupus causes skin rashes triggered by sunlight and artificial UV. Learn how UV exposure leads to flares, the real effectiveness of sunscreens, and the best skin-targeted treatments-from daily protection to new medications like anifrolumab.

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Fluoroquinolones and NSAIDs: What You Need to Know About Tendon Rupture Risk

Fluoroquinolones and NSAIDs: What You Need to Know About Tendon Rupture Risk

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like levofloxacin carry a real risk of tendon rupture, especially in older adults and those on steroids. NSAIDs don't cause the rupture but can hide warning signs. Know which antibiotics are riskiest and what to do if pain starts.

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