Author: Daryl Gardner

Renal Nutrition: Protein Targets for CKD Stages Explained

Renal Nutrition: Protein Targets for CKD Stages Explained

Learn the right protein targets for each stage of chronic kidney disease, how animal and plant proteins affect kidney health, and practical ways to follow a kidney-friendly diet without losing muscle or energy.

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Cardiac MRI vs Echocardiography: Which Heart Imaging Test Is Right for You?

Cardiac MRI vs Echocardiography: Which Heart Imaging Test Is Right for You?

Cardiac MRI and echocardiography are the two main ways to image the heart. Echo is fast and widely used; MRI gives unmatched detail on tissue and function. Learn when each test is needed and how they compare in accuracy, cost, and use.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Autoimmune Joint Damage and Modern Biologic Treatments

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Autoimmune Joint Damage and Modern Biologic Treatments

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks joint tissue, causing pain, stiffness, and long-term damage. Biologic therapies target specific immune signals to reduce inflammation and prevent joint destruction. Early treatment is critical to avoid irreversible damage.

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Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: When Pain Gets Worse With More Opioids

Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: When Pain Gets Worse With More Opioids

Opioid-induced hyperalgesia is a dangerous side effect where long-term opioid use makes pain worse instead of better. Learn how it happens, how to spot it, and what treatments actually work.

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Non-formulary generics: what to do when coverage is denied

Non-formulary generics: what to do when coverage is denied

When your insurance denies coverage for a generic drug you need, you’re not out of options. Learn how to appeal, what your doctor must include, and how to get approved-even if you’ve been denied before.

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Black Box Warnings on Antidepressants for Youth: What You Need to Know

Black Box Warnings on Antidepressants for Youth: What You Need to Know

The FDA's black box warning on antidepressants for youth was meant to prevent suicide-but research shows it may have increased it. Learn the facts, the risks, and what families should do now.

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Workplace Wellness: How to Educate Employees About Generic Benefits That Actually Stick

Workplace Wellness: How to Educate Employees About Generic Benefits That Actually Stick

Most workplace wellness programs fail because employees don’t understand how they benefit. Learn how to educate staff with personalized, data-driven communication that boosts engagement, lowers turnover, and avoids legal risks.

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Non-Opioid Alternatives: Multimodal Pain Management Strategies That Work

Non-Opioid Alternatives: Multimodal Pain Management Strategies That Work

Discover proven non-opioid pain management strategies backed by science, including exercise, CBT, acupuncture, NSAIDs, and the new FDA-approved drug suzetrigine. Safer, effective, and sustainable alternatives for chronic and acute pain.

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Understanding Risk-Benefit Statements in FDA Drug Labels for Patients

Understanding Risk-Benefit Statements in FDA Drug Labels for Patients

Learn how to read and understand FDA drug labels by decoding risk-benefit statements. See how the FDA is improving patient communication with visuals, plain language, and real patient input.

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Combination NTI Drugs and Generic Availability: Coverage and Gaps

Combination NTI Drugs and Generic Availability: Coverage and Gaps

Combination NTI drugs-medications with narrow therapeutic windows-pose serious risks when switched to generics. With no approved generic combinations in the U.S., patients face higher costs, dangerous variability, and preventable adverse events.

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Palliative and Hospice Care: How to Balance Symptom Relief with Side Effects

Palliative and Hospice Care: How to Balance Symptom Relief with Side Effects

Palliative and hospice care focus on comfort, not cure. Learn how to balance effective symptom relief with the risks of medication side effects - from pain and breathlessness to confusion and sedation - using proven strategies and real-world insights.

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Allergy-Friendly Cleaning Products That Actually Reduce Triggers

Allergy-Friendly Cleaning Products That Actually Reduce Triggers

Discover which allergy-friendly cleaning products actually reduce triggers like dust, pet dander, and chemical fumes. Learn what certifications matter, what to avoid, and how to clean safely for asthma and allergy sufferers.

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