GeniusRX: Your Pharmaceutical Guide - Page 6

Anticoagulants save more lives than they endanger in seniors with atrial fibrillation. Despite fears about falls, evidence shows stroke prevention benefits far outweigh bleeding risks - especially with newer drugs like apixaban.

Learn how to subscribe to FDA drug safety alerts for recalls, side effects, and medication updates. Free, fast, and essential for patients and providers. Get email alerts for your medications before it's too late.

Counterfeit generics are fake versions of affordable medications that can be deadly. Learn how to spot them, where to buy safely, and what to do if you’ve been sold a fake pill.

Generic drugs look different from brand-name pills not because they're less effective, but because U.S. trademark laws require them to have a unique appearance. Learn why this rule exists, how it affects you, and what to do when your pill changes shape or color.

Buspirone augmentation with SSRIs offers a safe, effective way to treat treatment-resistant depression without the weight gain or sexual side effects of other options. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what to expect.

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S., affecting nearly 500,000 people yearly. Early detection and antibiotic treatment can prevent serious complications - but delays lead to long-term health issues. Know the signs, act fast.

Radiation therapy kills cancer cells by damaging their DNA, especially through double-strand breaks. Modern techniques make it precise, and new research shows it can also activate the immune system to fight cancer long-term.

Hospitals and clinics across the U.S. are struggling to stay open due to severe staffing shortages. Nurses are burned out, patients wait days for care, and rural areas are hit hardest. This isn't a temporary issue-it's a systemic crisis with no easy fix.

Learn how to safely store medications to protect children and pets from accidental poisoning. Discover where to lock meds, why original packaging matters, and how to prevent deadly mix-ups between human and pet drugs.

Learn how school nurses safely coordinate daily pediatric medications using the Five Rights, legal protocols, and proven systems to prevent errors and ensure student safety.