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Multiple Myeloma: Understanding Bone Disease and the New Treatments Changing Outcomes

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November 29
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Multiple myeloma causes severe bone damage in over 80% of patients. Learn how new drugs are moving beyond slowing bone loss to actually healing lesions, reducing fractures, and improving quality of life.

How to Read Prescription Labels When Traveling or Crossing Time Zones

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November 23
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Learn how to read prescription labels when traveling across time zones to avoid missed doses, customs seizures, and health emergencies. Essential tips for safe international travel with medications.

Long-Term Care Insurance and Generic Drug Coverage in Nursing Homes: What You Really Need to Know

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November 22
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Long-term care insurance doesn't cover generic drugs in nursing homes. Medicare Part D does - but formularies, delays, and enrollment gaps can block access. Know how it works to avoid costly surprises.

Psoriatic Arthritis Skin-Joint Link: Signs and Treatments

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November 21
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Psoriatic arthritis links skin and joint inflammation through the same immune response. Learn the key signs - dactylitis, enthesitis, nail changes - and how modern treatments can stop joint damage before it's too late.

How to Manage Deplumation in a Multi-Bird Household

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November 18
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Learn how to stop feather loss in multiple birds living together. Discover the real causes of deplumation-from stress and diet to aggression-and what actually works to restore your birds' feathers and peace.

Mandatory vs Permissive Substitution: How State Laws Shape Generic Drug Access

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November 17
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Mandatory and permissive substitution laws determine whether pharmacists must or can switch brand-name drugs to generics. These state-level rules impact drug costs, adherence, and patient safety - with big differences across the U.S.

Managing Diuretics and Hypokalemia in Heart Failure Patients: Practical Tips

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November 16
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Learn how to safely manage diuretics in heart failure patients while preventing dangerous drops in potassium. Practical tips on medications, monitoring, and diet to reduce hypokalemia risk and improve outcomes.

How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover

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November 14
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Insurers use P&T committees to choose generics based on clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost. Most are placed in Tier 1 with low copays. Learn how formularies work, why drugs get denied, and what to do if your medication isn't covered.

Gout Flares: Colchicine, NSAIDs, and Steroids Compared - What Works Best and When

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November 13
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Colchicine, NSAIDs, and steroids are the three main treatments for gout flares. Learn how they compare in effectiveness, safety, and who should use each - and why timing matters more than the drug itself.

Sports and Anticoagulants: Injury Risk and How to Stay Safe

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October 31
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Athletes on blood thinners face higher bleeding risks during sports. Learn which activities are safe, how DOACs offer more flexibility than warfarin, and proven strategies to stay active without risking serious injury.