Medication-induced aplastic anemia is rare but deadly. Learn the early signs like unexplained bruising, fatigue, and fevers - and what urgent actions to take before it's too late. Stop the drug, get a CBC, and see a hematologist immediately.
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Learn how to use probiotics with antibiotics to reduce diarrhea and protect your gut microbiome. Discover which strains work, when to take them, and who should avoid them.
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Learn how to verify medication dose changes using proven protocols like independent double checks, barcode scanning, and SBAR communication to prevent deadly errors. Essential for nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare teams.
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Steroid eye drops reduce inflammation fast but carry serious risks like glaucoma and cataracts. Learn how to use them safely, recognize warning signs, and why regular eye pressure checks are essential to protect your vision.
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Two new congressional bills aim to fix drug and healthcare provider shortages, but both are stuck due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Here's what they propose-and why they're not moving forward.
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Checkpoint inhibitors and CAR-T cell therapy are transforming cancer treatment by harnessing the immune system. Learn how they work, their side effects, costs, and why combining them may be the key to beating solid tumors.
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Diuretics help manage fluid in heart failure but often cause dangerous low potassium. Learn how to prevent and treat hypokalemia with potassium supplements, spironolactone, SGLT2 inhibitors, and smart dosing strategies.
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Spinal and epidural procedures on blood thinners carry a rare but life-altering risk of hematoma. Learn which anticoagulants are most dangerous, exact timing protocols, warning signs, and how to prevent paralysis.
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Discover why HIV protease inhibitors lower birth‑control effectiveness, which methods stay safe, and how clinicians should counsel patients.
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Learn why GLP‑1 agonists can trigger gallbladder disease, recognize key abdominal pain red flags, and follow practical steps to stay safe while using these diabetes and weight‑loss drugs.
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