Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2

Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, and Evidence-Based Care

Eldon Vespers 18 January 2026 14

Anorexia and bulimia are life-threatening mental illnesses with high mortality rates. Evidence-based treatments like Family-Based Treatment and CBT-E offer real hope-but access remains limited due to insurance barriers and provider shortages.

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Phantom Limb Pain: How Mirror Therapy and Medications Help Manage the Pain

Eldon Vespers 17 January 2026 9

Phantom limb pain affects 60-85% of amputees and is caused by brain rewiring, not psychology. Mirror therapy and medications like amitriptyline and gabapentin offer real relief-here’s how they work and what actually helps.

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Signs of Pediatric Medication Overdose and When to Call Poison Control

Eldon Vespers 16 January 2026 12

Recognize the hidden signs of pediatric medication overdose and know exactly when to call Poison Control or 911. Learn how acetaminophen can silently damage a child’s liver and how to prevent deadly dosing errors.

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How to Set Up Medication Budgeting and Auto-Refill Alerts

Eldon Vespers 15 January 2026 11

Learn how to track your prescription costs and set up automatic refill alerts to avoid running out of meds and overspending. Simple steps that save money and reduce stress.

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Market Competition: How Multiple Generic Drug Competitors Really Affect Prices

Eldon Vespers 14 January 2026 14

More generic drug competitors don’t always mean lower prices. Complex manufacturing, rebates, authorized generics, and Medicare price caps all shape the real market-often in ways that hurt patients.

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Clostridioides difficile: Understanding Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and How to Prevent It

Eldon Vespers 13 January 2026 8

Clostridioides difficile causes severe diarrhea after antibiotics, especially in older adults. Learn how it spreads, how it's treated today, and the most effective ways to prevent it-backed by the latest medical guidelines.

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What Are Drug Side Effects: Definition, Causes, and Real-World Examples

Eldon Vespers 12 January 2026 9

Drug side effects are unintended reactions to medications that can range from mild to life-threatening. Learn what causes them, how common they are, and what to do if you experience them.

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Hyperpigmentation: Melasma vs Sun Damage and What Topical Treatments Actually Work

Eldon Vespers 10 January 2026 15

Learn the difference between melasma and sun damage, why most treatments fail, and which topical agents actually work based on current dermatology research. Sun protection isn't optional-it's the foundation.

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Insulin Safety: Dosing Units, Syringes, and How to Avoid Hypoglycemia

Eldon Vespers 8 January 2026 11

Learn how to safely use insulin by understanding dosing units, syringes, and how to prevent dangerous hypoglycemia. Avoid common errors with U-100 and U-500 insulin, conversion math, and insulin switches.

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Autoimmune Disorder Medications and Immunosuppression Complications: What You Need to Know

Eldon Vespers 7 January 2026 10

Immunosuppressive drugs for autoimmune disorders can save lives-but they also increase infection, cancer, and organ damage risks. Learn how different medications compare, what monitoring you need, and how to stay safe.

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Tentative Approval for Generics: Common Reasons for Delays

Eldon Vespers 5 January 2026 12

Tentative approval from the FDA means a generic drug meets all science requirements but can't be sold yet due to patents, legal delays, or manufacturing hurdles. Here's why most still wait months or years to reach patients.

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Moles and Melanoma: How the ABCDE Rule Works and When to Get a Biopsy

Eldon Vespers 4 January 2026 10

Learn how the ABCDE rule helps spot melanoma early, why it sometimes misses cancer, and when a biopsy is truly needed. Real facts, no fear-mongering.

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