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Learn how to choose the right OTC sunscreen, understand SPF and broad spectrum protection, and master reapplication to prevent skin damage and reduce cancer risk. No hype, just facts.
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Look-alike, sound-alike generic drugs cause thousands of preventable medication errors each year. Learn how naming and packaging confusion leads to mistakes-and what’s being done to stop them.
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Finding the right medication dose is critical for safety and effectiveness. Learn how age, kidney function, genetics, and drug interactions affect your dose-and what steps you can take to avoid dangerous side effects.
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Apixaban and rivaroxaban are safe and effective for obese patients at standard doses. Dabigatran increases GI bleeding risk in severe obesity. Edoxaban may need caution in extreme BMI. No need to increase doses.
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Learn how to find your medical device or medication lot number, check for active recalls, and protect yourself using FDA tools and simple steps. Your safety depends on knowing what’s in your body.
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Learn how to track symptoms linked to medications using a simple, evidence-based diary. Record timing, dosage, and reactions to help your doctor identify drug side effects faster and avoid misdiagnosis.
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Learn how common medications can make your skin dangerously sensitive to sunlight, what to avoid, and how to protect yourself with proven sun safety strategies.
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Learn how global systems like VigiBase and WHO PIDM track drug side effects across 170+ countries to protect public health, detect hidden risks, and ensure medicines remain safe after they're widely used.
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Generic medications save billions in healthcare costs, but true value comes from adherence, real-world outcomes, and smart use - not just lower prices. Learn how HEOR reveals the full cost-benefit picture.
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