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Vaccinations While on Immunosuppressants: Live vs Inactivated Guidance

Vaccinations While on Immunosuppressants: Live vs Inactivated Guidance

Vaccines for people on immunosuppressants require careful planning. Live vaccines are dangerous; inactivated vaccines are safe but need timing and extra doses. Learn the 2025 guidelines for flu, COVID-19, and more.

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MedWatch: How to Report Medication Side Effects and Safety Issues

MedWatch: How to Report Medication Side Effects and Safety Issues

Learn how to report medication side effects and safety issues through MedWatch, the FDA's official system for tracking adverse events. Your report could help prevent harm to others.

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Time in Range: How CGM Metrics Help You Manage Diabetes Every Day

Time in Range: How CGM Metrics Help You Manage Diabetes Every Day

Time in Range (TIR) using CGM gives a real-time view of blood sugar control beyond HbA1c, helping people with diabetes make smarter daily choices to prevent highs, lows, and long-term complications.

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Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: Why Long-Term Opioid Use Can Make Pain Worse

Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: Why Long-Term Opioid Use Can Make Pain Worse

Opioid-induced hyperalgesia can make pain worse over time, even as doses increase. Learn how long-term opioid use rewires your nervous system and what actually works to reverse it.

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FDA Databases: How to Find Verified Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs

FDA Databases: How to Find Verified Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs

Learn how to use FDA databases like the NDC Directory and Drug Establishments site to verify if your medications are real and spot counterfeit drugs before they harm you.

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How to Recognize Depression’s Impact on Medication Adherence

How to Recognize Depression’s Impact on Medication Adherence

Depression significantly reduces medication adherence across chronic illnesses. Learn how to spot the signs, use proven tools like PHQ-9 and MMAS-8, and understand why side effects feel worse when you're depressed.

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How to Store Insulin and Biologics During Long Flights: A Practical Guide for Travelers

How to Store Insulin and Biologics During Long Flights: A Practical Guide for Travelers

Learn how to safely store insulin and biologics during long flights to prevent dangerous temperature damage. Get practical tips on cooling wallets, TSA rules, and dose adjustments for time zones.

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