Author: Guy Boertje
Travel with Blood Thinners: How to Stay Safe Abroad
Traveling with blood thinners is safe if you plan ahead. Know your medication type, stay hydrated, move often, and carry your prescriptions. DOACs are easier to manage abroad than warfarin. Never skip doses-even with jet lag.
- Dec 8, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Heart Attack Warning Signs: What to Watch For and When to Call 911
Recognize the real warning signs of a heart attack - not just chest pain - and know exactly what to do when symptoms appear. Early action saves lives.
- Dec 7, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Upper Airway Stimulation: An Implant Solution for Sleep Apnea When CPAP Doesn’t Work
Upper airway stimulation with the Inspire device is a proven implant therapy for sleep apnea patients who can't tolerate CPAP. It reduces apnea events by 68%, improves sleep quality, and has high patient satisfaction rates.
- Dec 6, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Medications Never to Put in Household Trash: A Safety List
Certain medications like fentanyl patches and Opana must be flushed down the toilet-not thrown in the trash-to prevent accidental overdose deaths. Learn the FDA's official flush list and safe disposal methods for all other drugs.
- Dec 4, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Chronic Conditions: How to Adjust to Generic Maintenance Medications Without Compromising Health
Switching to generic maintenance medications can save hundreds per month without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn how to make the transition safely, when to be cautious, and what to do if you feel worse.
- Dec 4, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Biosimilar Medications: Are They Safe and Effective? The Real Facts
Biosimilar medications are as safe and effective as their brand-name biologic counterparts, backed by over a billion patient treatment days and global regulatory approval. Learn the facts behind the myths.
- Dec 1, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Women’s Heart Disease: Recognizing Unique Symptoms and Effective Risk Management
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet symptoms often differ from men's. Learn the unique warning signs like fatigue and jaw pain, why diagnosis is delayed, and how to protect your heart with proven prevention steps.
- Dec 1, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Comparison Shopping Online: Finding the Best Generic Medication Prices
Learn how to use comparison shopping tools to find the lowest prices on generic medications online. Save up to 40% on common prescriptions by knowing which sites to check and how to spot safe, legitimate pharmacies.
- Nov 28, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Medication Errors with Generics: Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Risks and How to Stop Them
Look-alike, sound-alike generic drugs cause thousands of preventable medication errors each year. Learn how similar names and packaging lead to dangerous mix-ups-and what patients and providers can do to stop them.
- Nov 27, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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App-Based Prescribing: Best Platforms for Getting Generic Medications in 2025
Discover the top app-based prescribing platforms in 2025 for affordable generic medications. Compare Amazon RxPass, Ro, Hims & Hers, and Beem Health - prices, coverage, pros, cons, and how to get started.
- Nov 23, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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