When a loved one is in hospice care, family members and caregivers need to make difficult, often emotional decisions. This often comes after an already-long road of supporting your loved one as they battle disease or through declining health. As a caregiver, you need to make sure your loved one is comfortable and getting everything […]

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  Millions of people across America deal with some form of pain almost every day. Because of this, many people often neglect their chronic pain by simply trying to ignore it. A majority of people who deal with consistent pain struggle to find a medication that works for them, are worried about forming a dependency […]

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Issues with taking medications as directed—known as patient compliance or patient adherence issues—can result in serious, sometimes fatal, complications. However, as many as 50% of patients fail to adhere to the dosage or frequency instructions that accompany their medications. Most don’t do so with some innate desire to become non-compliant; instead, many people experience difficulties […]

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Have you recently been prescribed an antibiotic for any reason? If you are like most people, you probably have never thought about the possible complications that can be caused by what is often considered a routine medication. Unfortunately, there are many issues you should consider before filling your antibiotic prescription at the local pharmacy. When […]

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Did you know that what you eat can affect the way your medications work? Many people have prescribed medications for everything from an illness to high blood pressure. These medications can each have an interaction with the foods you eat. Some foods can intensify or weaken the medications you take which can be harmful to […]

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What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You If you regularly take medication, you may be ingesting more than just what your doctor prescribed. Many medications contain the pain reliever acetaminophen, a substance that even in low doses can cause liver damage. Prescription drugs also contain a wide range of fillers, artificial flavors, coatings and other […]

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Painkiller That Can Kill Do you know what’s in your prescription and over-the-counter medication? You’re probably aware medication contains fillers, and that it may also contain substances that are bad for you. Fillers and active ingredients can cause allergic reactions. One common painkiller causes hundreds of deaths every year. Dangers of Acetaminophen Acetaminophen, sold over […]

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Heart Medications Require Careful Attention Heart medications are lifesaving and crucial for many Americans. The American Heart Association reports that heart disease claims more than 17 million lives every year, and heart medications are one of the most important defenses for Americans at risk of death from heart disease, cardiovascular problems and stroke. People who […]

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Understanding Interstitial Cystitis and Available Treatments Many people take their bladder for granted, so when a problem arises, it is usually noticeable and often unpleasant. Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a persistent bladder issue that causes pain in the bladder area and persistent lower urinary tract symptoms lasting six weeks or more without infection. People who […]

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Physicians haven’t placed enough emphasis on the connection between diabetes and erectile dysfunction (ED) in the past. The prevalence of ED in diabetics is significant. Although these are two separate conditions, they exist together a large percentage of the time. If you’re one of thousands of men with ED and diabetes, take heart: There is […]

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