Archive: 2026/02

Hearing Aid Fitting: Why Real-Ear Measurements Are the Gold Standard 21 Feb 2026

Hearing Aid Fitting: Why Real-Ear Measurements Are the Gold Standard

Real-ear measurement is the only way to ensure your hearing aid delivers the right amplification for your unique ear anatomy. Learn why it's the gold standard in hearing aid fitting - and why skipping it could mean missing half the conversation.

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How to Compare Generic Manufacturers and Pill Appearance: A Practical Guide for Patients and Pharmacists 19 Feb 2026

How to Compare Generic Manufacturers and Pill Appearance: A Practical Guide for Patients and Pharmacists

Learn how to safely compare generic drug manufacturers and identify pill appearances to avoid confusion and ensure consistent medication effectiveness. Understand bioequivalence standards and what to do when your pill looks different.

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Border and Customs Rules for Bringing Medications Internationally in 2026 17 Feb 2026

Border and Customs Rules for Bringing Medications Internationally in 2026

Learn the 2026 rules for bringing medications across borders. Know which drugs are banned, what documents you need, and how to avoid having your pills seized at customs.

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Biologics Safety: Infection Risk, Screening, and Vaccination Guidance for Autoimmune Patients 12 Feb 2026

Biologics Safety: Infection Risk, Screening, and Vaccination Guidance for Autoimmune Patients

Biologics improve autoimmune disease outcomes but increase infection risk. Learn essential screening, vaccination, and risk-reduction steps to stay safe-backed by CDC, FDA, and real-world data.

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Psychiatric Medications: Class Interactions and Dangerous Combinations 7 Feb 2026

Psychiatric Medications: Class Interactions and Dangerous Combinations

Psychiatric medication interactions can be deadly. Learn the most dangerous drug combinations, how serotonin syndrome develops, and how to protect yourself from hidden risks in everyday medication use.

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Cough Suppressants and MAOIs: Dextromethorphan Interaction Risks 7 Feb 2026

Cough Suppressants and MAOIs: Dextromethorphan Interaction Risks

Dextromethorphan in common cough syrups can trigger life-threatening serotonin syndrome when mixed with MAOI antidepressants. Learn the risks, symptoms, and safe alternatives.

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Fertility Preservation Before Chemotherapy: Options, Success Rates, and Timing 4 Feb 2026

Fertility Preservation Before Chemotherapy: Options, Success Rates, and Timing

Fertility preservation before chemotherapy helps cancer patients protect their ability to have children. Learn about egg freezing, sperm banking, ovarian tissue options, success rates, timing, and insurance. Real patient stories and expert advice.

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Chronic Hepatitis C: How Modern Antivirals Cure the Virus and Protect the Liver 3 Feb 2026

Chronic Hepatitis C: How Modern Antivirals Cure the Virus and Protect the Liver

Chronic hepatitis C is now curable with simple oral antivirals that achieve over 95% success rates. These modern treatments stop liver damage, allow healing, and eliminate the need for harsh therapies. Access and testing remain key barriers.

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FDA Proposed Changes to Patient Medication Information: What You Need to Know 2 Feb 2026

FDA Proposed Changes to Patient Medication Information: What You Need to Know

The FDA is proposing a new standardized one-page Patient Medication Information (PMI) for all outpatient prescriptions to improve safety, reduce errors, and help patients understand how to take their medicines correctly.

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SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What the Evidence Really Shows 1 Feb 2026

SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What the Evidence Really Shows

SSRIs during pregnancy carry small risks, but untreated depression poses far greater dangers to mother and baby. Learn what the latest research says about safety, benefits, and which antidepressants are safest.

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