Archive: 2025/12

Upper Airway Stimulation: An Implant Alternative for Sleep Apnea When CPAP Fails

Upper Airway Stimulation: An Implant Alternative for Sleep Apnea When CPAP Fails
Allison Wood Dec 24 2025

Upper airway stimulation with Inspire therapy is a surgically implanted solution for sleep apnea when CPAP fails. It stimulates the tongue to keep the airway open, offering high adherence and effectiveness for eligible patients.

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Theophylline Clearance: How Common Medications Can Trigger Dangerous Toxicity

Theophylline Clearance: How Common Medications Can Trigger Dangerous Toxicity
Allison Wood Dec 23 2025

Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic window, and common medications like fluvoxamine, cimetidine, and allopurinol can drastically reduce its clearance, leading to dangerous toxicity. Learn which drugs to avoid and how to prevent life-threatening interactions.

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Pneumothorax: Recognizing Collapsed Lung Symptoms and Getting Emergency Care Fast

Pneumothorax: Recognizing Collapsed Lung Symptoms and Getting Emergency Care Fast
Allison Wood Dec 21 2025

Learn the key signs of a collapsed lung, when to call emergency services, and how treatment works - from needle decompression to surgery. Fast action saves lives.

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Renal Dosing for Metformin and SGLT2 Inhibitors: When to Adjust

Renal Dosing for Metformin and SGLT2 Inhibitors: When to Adjust
Allison Wood Dec 20 2025

Updated guidelines for metformin and SGLT2 inhibitor dosing in kidney disease show you should adjust, not stop. Learn when to reduce, continue, or discontinue based on eGFR levels and real-world evidence.

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Heart Arrhythmias from Medications: Warning Signs and How to Manage Them

Heart Arrhythmias from Medications: Warning Signs and How to Manage Them
Allison Wood Dec 19 2025

Many common medications can trigger dangerous heart rhythm problems. Learn the warning signs, which drugs are risky, and how to prevent or manage medication-induced arrhythmias before it's too late.

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Managing Formulary Changes: How to Handle Prescription Drug Coverage Updates

Managing Formulary Changes: How to Handle Prescription Drug Coverage Updates
Allison Wood Dec 18 2025

Learn how to handle prescription drug coverage changes when your insurance formulary updates. Understand why drugs get moved, what to do when your medication is removed, and how to protect your access to care in 2025.

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Medication Safety at Home: How to Build a Foolproof System to Prevent Errors

Medication Safety at Home: How to Build a Foolproof System to Prevent Errors
Allison Wood Dec 17 2025

Learn how to build a foolproof home medication system that prevents dangerous errors. From simple pill boxes to smart dispensers and digital platforms, discover what works, what doesn't, and how to get help-even on a budget.

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication
Allison Wood Dec 16 2025

Learn how to talk to your doctor about staying on a brand medication when generics aren't working for you. Get practical tips, insurance advice, and real-world examples to advocate for your health.

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NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcer Disease: Understanding the Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcer Disease: Understanding the Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Allison Wood Dec 15 2025

NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause serious gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in older adults or those with ulcers. Learn who’s at risk, how to protect yourself, and what alternatives work better.

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding Memory Decline, Stages, and How to Support Caregivers

Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding Memory Decline, Stages, and How to Support Caregivers
Allison Wood Dec 15 2025

Alzheimer’s disease causes progressive memory loss and behavioral changes across distinct stages. Learn how symptoms evolve, what care looks like at each phase, and how caregivers can find support and practical strategies to cope.

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How to Build a Daily Medication Routine You Can Actually Stick To

How to Build a Daily Medication Routine You Can Actually Stick To
Allison Wood Dec 12 2025

Learn how to build a simple, reliable daily medication routine that fits into your life-not the other way around. No apps, no guilt, just practical steps that work.

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Pharmacogenomic Testing for SSRIs: How CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Affect Side Effects

Pharmacogenomic Testing for SSRIs: How CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Affect Side Effects
Allison Wood Dec 11 2025

Pharmacogenomic testing for CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 can predict how your body processes SSRIs like Lexapro and Zoloft - helping avoid side effects and failed treatments. Learn how your genes impact antidepressant response.

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