Author: Caspian Thornwood

Insomnia Without Pills: Proven CBT-I Techniques That Actually Work
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Insomnia Without Pills: Proven CBT-I Techniques That Actually Work

CBT-I is the most effective, drug-free treatment for chronic insomnia. Learn the science-backed techniques that retrain your brain to sleep naturally-without pills, side effects, or relapse.

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Metformin and Contrast Dye: What You Need to Know About Lactic Acidosis and Kidney Risk
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Metformin and Contrast Dye: What You Need to Know About Lactic Acidosis and Kidney Risk

Metformin and contrast dye were once thought to dangerously interact, raising lactic acidosis risk. New guidelines show the risk is extremely low for most patients-especially with normal kidney function. Here’s what you really need to know.

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Bronchiectasis: Managing Chronic Cough, Sputum Clearance, and Antibiotics
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Bronchiectasis: Managing Chronic Cough, Sputum Clearance, and Antibiotics

Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition causing daily cough and mucus buildup. Learn how daily airway clearance, smart antibiotic use, and hydration can break the infection cycle and slow lung damage.

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Prescription Label Layouts: Why Your Medication Bottle Looks Different
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Prescription Label Layouts: Why Your Medication Bottle Looks Different

Prescription labels vary wildly across pharmacies and states because there's no national standard. This inconsistency causes confusion, errors, and even dangerous mistakes. Here's why your pill bottle looks different every time - and what you can do about it.

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OTC Sleep Aids: What Works, What Risks, and When to Stop
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OTC Sleep Aids: What Works, What Risks, and When to Stop

OTC sleep aids may help with occasional insomnia, but long-term use carries risks like dementia, falls, and rebound insomnia. Learn what's in them, who should avoid them, and what actually works better.

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Hyperglycemia: Recognizing High Blood Sugar Symptoms and What to Do in an Emergency
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Hyperglycemia: Recognizing High Blood Sugar Symptoms and What to Do in an Emergency

Learn the signs of high blood sugar, how to respond to a hyperglycemia emergency, and what causes dangerous spikes. Know when to act at home and when to seek emergency care.

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QT Prolongation with Fluoroquinolones and Macrolides: Monitoring Strategies
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QT Prolongation with Fluoroquinolones and Macrolides: Monitoring Strategies

Fluoroquinolones and macrolides can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of deadly heart rhythms. Learn who’s at risk, how to monitor with accurate ECG measurements, and when to stop these antibiotics to prevent cardiac arrest.

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Phenytoin and Generics: What You Need to Know About Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
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Phenytoin and Generics: What You Need to Know About Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Phenytoin has a narrow therapeutic window, making generic substitutions risky. Learn when and how to monitor blood levels to avoid toxicity or seizures, especially after switching formulations.

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Ceftin (Cefuroxime) vs. Antibiotic Alternatives: What Works Best for Your Infection
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Ceftin (Cefuroxime) vs. Antibiotic Alternatives: What Works Best for Your Infection

Ceftin (cefuroxime) is a reliable antibiotic for ear, sinus, and respiratory infections. Learn how it compares to amoxicillin, azithromycin, doxycycline, and ciprofloxacin-and when each is the better choice.

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PCSK9 Inhibitors vs Statins: Side Effects and Outcomes
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PCSK9 Inhibitors vs Statins: Side Effects and Outcomes

PCSK9 inhibitors and statins both lower LDL cholesterol but differ in side effects, cost, and use cases. Statins are first-line and affordable; PCSK9 inhibitors offer stronger LDL reduction with fewer muscle side effects but require injections and are expensive.

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