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Roger Donoghue 31 December 2025 10
Epilepsy Surgery: Who Qualifies, What Are the Risks, and What Can You Expect?

Epilepsy Surgery: Who Qualifies, What Are the Risks, and What Can You Expect?

Epilepsy surgery can offer seizure freedom for those with drug-resistant epilepsy. Learn who qualifies, the real risks, success rates, and why so few people get evaluated-even when it could change their life.

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Roger Donoghue 30 December 2025 15
Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: How to Manage Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks When You're Ill

Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: How to Manage Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks When You're Ill

Learn how to manage diabetes safely when sick with clear rules for insulin dosing, hydration, and ketone testing to prevent dangerous complications like diabetic ketoacidosis. Essential for Type 1 and insulin-using Type 2 patients.

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Roger Donoghue 28 December 2025 8
Huntington’s Disease: Understanding Genetics, Chorea, and Real-Life Care Planning

Huntington’s Disease: Understanding Genetics, Chorea, and Real-Life Care Planning

Huntington’s disease is a genetic neurodegenerative disorder causing chorea, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms. Early care planning, not just medication, is key to managing progression and preserving quality of life.

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Roger Donoghue 26 December 2025 14
Analgesic Nephropathy: How NSAIDs Damage Kidneys and What to Use Instead

Analgesic Nephropathy: How NSAIDs Damage Kidneys and What to Use Instead

Analgesic nephropathy is kidney damage from long-term NSAID or acetaminophen use. Learn how it develops, who’s at risk, and safer alternatives to protect your kidneys without sacrificing pain relief.

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Roger Donoghue 24 December 2025 9
Switching Pharmacies: What Information You Need to Provide

Switching Pharmacies: What Information You Need to Provide

Switching pharmacies requires specific information, especially for controlled substances. Learn what details you need to provide, how transfers work under DEA rules, and how to avoid delays or denials when moving your prescriptions.

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Roger Donoghue 22 December 2025 15
Acne: Types, Causes, and Topical vs. Oral Treatments

Acne: Types, Causes, and Topical vs. Oral Treatments

Acne affects 50 million Americans yearly and comes in many forms - from blackheads to cysts. Learn how to identify your type, what causes it, and which treatments - topical or oral - actually work based on science and real patient results.

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Roger Donoghue 21 December 2025 10
How to Teach Family Members to Recognize Overdose Symptoms

How to Teach Family Members to Recognize Overdose Symptoms

Learn how to teach family members to recognize opioid and stimulant overdose signs, use naloxone, and respond quickly to save a life. Evidence-based steps for real-world situations.

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Roger Donoghue 20 December 2025 12
Red Flags: When to Call Your Doctor About a Medication Problem

Red Flags: When to Call Your Doctor About a Medication Problem

Know when a medication side effect is harmless versus life-threatening. Learn the red flags that mean call 911, when to keep taking your drug, and how to report reactions to protect yourself and others.

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Roger Donoghue 6 December 2025 10
Narcolepsy with Cataplexy: How It’s Diagnosed and Why Sodium Oxybate Is the Gold Standard Treatment

Narcolepsy with Cataplexy: How It’s Diagnosed and Why Sodium Oxybate Is the Gold Standard Treatment

Narcolepsy with cataplexy is a rare neurological disorder causing sudden muscle weakness and extreme daytime sleepiness. Diagnosis requires specialized testing, and sodium oxybate is the only treatment proven to control both symptoms effectively.

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Roger Donoghue 5 December 2025 15
Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Who Qualifies and What to Expect

Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Who Qualifies and What to Expect

Cochlear implants are no longer just for the profoundly deaf. If you struggle to understand speech even with hearing aids, you may qualify. Learn who benefits, what the evaluation involves, and what real-world outcomes look like.

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