Category: Medical Topics - Page 5
Antibiotic-Related Liver Injury: Understanding Hepatitis and Cholestasis Risks
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- Dec, 3 2025
Antibiotics can cause liver injury through hepatitis or cholestasis, especially with long-term use. Learn which drugs pose the highest risk, how to spot early signs, and what steps to take for prevention and recovery.
Antihistamine Interactions with Other Sedating Medications: What You Need to Know Now
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- Dec, 2 2025
First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl can dangerously interact with opioids, benzodiazepines, and alcohol, increasing sedation and respiratory risks. Second-generation options like Claritin and Allegra are safer alternatives, especially for older adults and those on multiple medications.
Narcolepsy with Cataplexy: How It’s Diagnosed and Treated with Sodium Oxybate
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- Dec, 1 2025
Narcolepsy with cataplexy is a rare neurological disorder causing uncontrollable sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness triggered by emotion. Diagnosis relies on sleep studies and CSF hypocretin testing. Sodium oxybate (Xyrem/Xywav) is the only FDA-approved treatment that effectively reduces both cataplexy and daytime sleepiness.
Physical Dependence vs Addiction: Clarifying Opioid Use Disorder
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- Dec, 1 2025
Understand the critical difference between physical dependence and addiction when using opioids. Learn how withdrawal isn't addiction, why tapering works, and what true Opioid Use Disorder looks like.
Anemia in Kidney Disease: How Erythropoietin and Iron Therapy Work Together
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- Nov, 28 2025
Anemia in kidney disease is caused by low erythropoietin and poor iron use. Learn how IV iron and ESA therapy work together to restore energy and reduce risks, based on the latest 2025 KDIGO guidelines.
H2 Blockers and PPIs: When Combining Acid Reducers Can Do More Harm Than Good
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- Nov, 25 2025
Combining H2 blockers and PPIs for acid reflux is common but often unnecessary. Learn why this dual therapy increases risks without adding benefit - and what to do instead.
Autoimmune Encephalitis: Red Flags, Antibodies, and Treatment
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- Nov, 24 2025
Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare but treatable brain disorder caused by the immune system attacking brain proteins. Early signs include seizures, memory loss, and psychiatric symptoms. Key antibodies like anti-NMDAR and anti-LGI1 guide diagnosis and treatment. Fast action improves recovery chances dramatically.
Penicillin Allergies vs Side Effects: What You Really Need to Know
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- Nov, 21 2025
Most people who think they're allergic to penicillin aren't. Learn the difference between a true immune reaction and common side effects-and how testing can safely remove a dangerous medical label.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss: What Causes Inner Ear Damage and Permanent Deafness
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- Nov, 19 2025
Sensorineural hearing loss is permanent inner ear damage that affects how sound is processed. Learn what causes it, how it’s diagnosed, and the real-world solutions that help people hear better-even when the damage can't be reversed.
Opioids and Liver Disease: How Impaired Liver Function Changes Drug Safety
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- Nov, 15 2025
Opioids can become dangerous in liver disease due to impaired metabolism, leading to toxic buildup. Learn how morphine, oxycodone, and other opioids behave in damaged livers-and what safer alternatives exist.
