The leading causes of death in the United States (U.S.) are heart disease and strokes.…
Browsing: medicine safety
Each time you take a pill, slap on a patch, or ingest drops of medicines, you’re exposing yourself to the risk of side effects. Ranging from harmless to harmful, from obvious to eerily undetectable, medicine-induced side effects are the fourth leading cause of death in US.
Ask your pharmacist: Nearly half of all people with a chronic disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure, COPD (chronic…
How can you protect yourself from medical mistakes? Start by knowing the names of all the medications you are taking…
Who’s Minding Your Meds? (Part 1)
Even with electronic health records, an accurate picture of the medications you are taking can get lost if you have…
A growing number of Americans have become seriously ill due to unintentional medication errors at home – such as taking…
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