Spinal cord stimulation offers hope for chronic pain sufferers who haven't found relief with drugs or surgery. Learn who qualifies, how it works, real-world results, and what to expect before and after implantation.
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Many common medications pose serious risks to seniors. Learn which drugs to review now, based on the 2023 Beers Criteria, and what safer alternatives exist to prevent falls, confusion, and hospitalizations.
Retinal vein occlusion causes sudden vision loss due to blocked blood flow in the eye. Learn the key risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, and how anti-VEGF and steroid injections can restore vision - plus what patients really experience.
Learn how to read your prescription label to avoid dangerous drug interactions that send over 100,000 people to the hospital each year. Know where to look, what to watch for, and how to stay safe with multiple medications.
Apixaban and rivaroxaban are safe at standard doses for obese patients. Dabigatran increases GI bleeding risk. Edoxaban needs caution in extreme obesity. No dose escalation needed.
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks myelin in the brain and spinal cord, disrupting nerve signals. Learn how inflammation, immune cells, and environmental triggers cause symptoms-and how modern treatments are changing outcomes.
Most drugs don't have authorized generics because brand manufacturers use them strategically to block competition - not to lower prices. Learn how this affects your prescriptions and what you can do about it.
Latex allergy can trigger life-threatening reactions and cross-react with foods like bananas and avocados. Learn how workplace exposure, especially in healthcare, causes sensitization and how strict avoidance and latex-free policies can prevent serious health risks.
Antidepressants often cause insomnia or sleep changes, especially SSRIs like fluoxetine. Learn which drugs disrupt sleep, which help, and how to time doses for better rest without quitting your medication.
Pneumothorax, or a collapsed lung, can strike suddenly with sharp chest pain and trouble breathing. Recognizing the signs fast and getting emergency care can save your life-especially if it turns into tension pneumothorax.