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Restless Leg Syndrome: Why Dopaminergic Medications Are No Longer First-Line and What Works Better 22 Dec 2025

Restless Leg Syndrome: Why Dopaminergic Medications Are No Longer First-Line and What Works Better

Dopaminergic medications for restless leg syndrome once ruled treatment-but now they’re being phased out due to worsening symptoms over time. Learn why alpha-2-delta ligands and iron therapy are now first-line, and what to do if you’re still on dopamine drugs.

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Retinal Detachment: Emergency Symptoms and Surgical Treatment You Can't Afford to Ignore 20 Dec 2025

Retinal Detachment: Emergency Symptoms and Surgical Treatment You Can't Afford to Ignore

Retinal detachment is a sight-threatening emergency. Learn the six warning signs, why time is critical, and how surgery can save your vision-if you act fast.

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Physician Liability When Prescribing Generics: What Doctors Need to Know in 2025 15 Dec 2025

Physician Liability When Prescribing Generics: What Doctors Need to Know in 2025

Physician liability for prescribing generic drugs has surged since Supreme Court rulings shielded manufacturers from lawsuits. Doctors now face increased legal risk, higher insurance costs, and growing pressure to document warnings and restrict substitutions. Here's what you need to know in 2025.

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Medication-Induced Psychosis: Recognizing Symptoms and What to Do in an Emergency 15 Dec 2025

Medication-Induced Psychosis: Recognizing Symptoms and What to Do in an Emergency

Medication-induced psychosis can happen with common drugs like steroids, antidepressants, or even sleep aids. Learn the warning signs, which medications are most likely to cause it, and what to do in an emergency.

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How to Read FDA Safety Communications for Your Medications 8 Dec 2025

How to Read FDA Safety Communications for Your Medications

Learn how to read FDA safety communications about your medications - what the alerts mean, which sections matter most, and what steps to take when you see one. Stay informed without the panic.

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Buspirone Augmentation with SSRIs: Side Effects, Efficacy, and Real-World Use 4 Dec 2025

Buspirone Augmentation with SSRIs: Side Effects, Efficacy, and Real-World Use

Buspirone augmentation with SSRIs is a safe, effective option for treatment-resistant depression, especially for those struggling with sexual side effects or weight gain. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what to expect.

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How to Read Contraindications and Warnings on Drug Labels 2 Dec 2025

How to Read Contraindications and Warnings on Drug Labels

Learn how to read contraindications and warnings on drug labels to avoid dangerous side effects. Understand FDA-required sections like boxed warnings, contraindications, and OTC Drug Facts for safer medication use.

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Wilson’s Disease: Understanding Copper Accumulation and Chelation Therapy 1 Dec 2025

Wilson’s Disease: Understanding Copper Accumulation and Chelation Therapy

Wilson's disease is a genetic disorder causing toxic copper buildup in the liver and brain. Early diagnosis and chelation therapy can prevent organ damage and allow a normal lifespan. Learn how copper accumulates and how treatments like penicillamine, trientine, and zinc work.

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Polycystic Kidney Disease: Understanding the Genetics and Real-World Management 1 Dec 2025

Polycystic Kidney Disease: Understanding the Genetics and Real-World Management

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder causing cysts to grow in the kidneys, leading to kidney failure. Learn how ADPKD and ARPKD differ, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments actually slow progression.

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IgA Nephropathy Prognosis and Treatment Options in 2025 1 Dec 2025

IgA Nephropathy Prognosis and Treatment Options in 2025

IgA Nephropathy prognosis has improved with new 2025 guidelines. Learn the latest treatments like Nefecon, SGLT2 inhibitors, and proteinuria targets that can prevent kidney failure.

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