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Archive: 2026/03

Managing Corticosteroid Side Effects: Supportive Therapies & Strategies

Understanding the risks and protective measures for long-term corticosteroid use. Learn essential strategies for bone protection, mood management, and safe tapering protocols.

03.30.2026

Damien Lockhart

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Digital Mental Health: Apps, Teletherapy, and Privacy Considerations

Explore the landscape of digital mental health in 2026. From meditation apps to AI therapy, we break down the benefits, costs, and critical privacy considerations you need to know.

03.26.2026

Damien Lockhart

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New Antidepressants with Better Side Effect Profiles: What’s Emerging in 2026

Explore emerging antidepressants in 2026 that offer rapid relief with fewer side effects like sexual dysfunction and weight gain compared to traditional SSRIs.

03.25.2026

Damien Lockhart

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Monitoring Your INR: Understanding Blood Thinner Levels and Targets

Learn how INR monitoring keeps blood thinners like warfarin safe and effective. Understand target ranges, home testing options, and why consistency saves lives.

03.21.2026

Damien Lockhart

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Polypharmacy Risk Checklist: Identifying High-Risk Medication Combinations

Polypharmacy increases risks of falls, confusion, and hospitalization. Learn how to spot dangerous medication combinations, use the Beers Criteria, and apply the ARMOR tool to reduce unnecessary drugs safely.

03.19.2026

Damien Lockhart

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H2 Blockers and Their Critical Interactions with Antivirals and Antifungals

H2 blockers like famotidine and cimetidine can reduce the effectiveness of antivirals and antifungals by altering stomach pH or interfering with liver enzymes. Learn which combinations are dangerous and how to avoid treatment failure.

03.18.2026

Damien Lockhart

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Neuropathy in Diabetes: Pain Management and Nerve Protection

Diabetic neuropathy causes pain, numbness, and risk of foot damage. Learn how blood sugar control, targeted meds, and lifestyle changes can manage pain and protect nerves.

03.14.2026

Damien Lockhart

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Fertility Preservation Options Before Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know

Fertility preservation before chemotherapy offers real hope for cancer patients who want to have children later. Options like egg freezing, sperm banking, and ovarian tissue cryopreservation can protect reproductive potential-when done in time.

03.12.2026

Damien Lockhart

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Blood Thinner Overdose and Internal Bleeding: What to Do Immediately

If you're on a blood thinner and suspect an overdose, internal bleeding can be deadly. Know the signs, act fast, and understand what emergency treatment looks like. Time saves lives.

03.11.2026

Damien Lockhart

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HBV Reactivation: What You Need to Know About Biologics, Chemotherapy, and Prophylaxis

HBV reactivation can strike patients on biologics or chemotherapy, even if they never knew they had hepatitis B. Screening and antiviral prophylaxis can prevent deadly liver damage - and it’s easier than ever to do.

03. 7.2026

Damien Lockhart

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