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When Famous Faces Promote Medicine: The Ivermectin-Benzimidazole Buzz

May 13, 2026

A few years back, a trendy pill made headlines after some well-known figures praised it online. Ivermectin-benzimidazole, usually given to animals, suddenly became a hot topic among people looking for quick health fixes. While doctors typically reserve this combo for livestock, social media turned i

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Cutting Back on Antidepressants: A New Online Tool for Doctors

May 4, 2026

Doctors in primary care face a growing challenge. More patients are prescribed antidepressants, but many keep taking them long after their symptoms improve or even when they never had depression at all. This can waste money and create side effects that harm patients. A new study, called the WiserAD

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Doctors Push for More Thoughtful Stopping of Psychiatric Drugs

May 1, 2026

Health officials are looking at how medicines for mental health are used, and a group of well‑known doctors is offering new advice on how patients can safely quit them. They point out that sometimes doctors leave people on drugs longer than needed, or when the medicines no longer help. The doctors

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Mind the Gap: A Look at Naloxone Prescriptions in Psychiatric Care

December 20, 2025

Opioid overdoses are a serious issue, and naloxone is a key tool in fighting them. This drug can reverse overdoses, but how often is it being given to those who need it most? A recent study took a closer look at how psychiatry residents prescribe naloxone to patients in psychiatric hospitals. It als

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How Do Health Workers Talk About Spiritual Health?

December 17, 2025

Health workers who focus on social prescribing have a big job. They help people with more than just medical needs. They look at the whole person. This includes spiritual health. But how do they talk about this with patients? That's what a recent study wanted to find out. First, it's important to un

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Smart Strategies to Improve Antibiotic Use

November 10, 2025

Denmark took a step to fight antibiotic resistance in 2018. They introduced quality clusters in general practices. These clusters let doctors pick topics to improve, like antibiotic use. The goal was to see if focusing on antibiotics in these clusters made a difference. Researchers looked at prescr

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How Doctors Can Help Seniors Cut Down on Risky Meds

July 4, 2025

Older adults often take medications that can be risky, like benzodiazepines and sedatives. These drugs can cause problems, especially for seniors. Doctors have tried different ways to reduce the use of these medications, but with limited success. One way to help is by using electronic health record

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Older Women in Care Homes and UTI Treatment: What's the Deal?

June 26, 2025

In care homes, many women get urinary tract infections (UTIs). A recent study looked at how these infections are treated. It checked out the antibiotics given to women in long-term care homes. The study wanted to see if one type of antibiotic, fluoroquinolones (FQs), caused more problems than other

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How to Manage Multiple Health Issues in Ireland

June 21, 2025

Living with multiple long-term health problems is a growing concern. This situation, known as multimorbidity, affects both patients and the healthcare system. It is a significant challenge for primary care providers. They need customized solutions that work well and are affordable. In Ireland, two

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Keeping Pets Healthy: The Smart Way to Use Antibiotics

March 4, 2025

Antibiotics are powerful tools in keeping our furry friends healthy. But, using them too much or in the wrong way can cause big problems. This is especially true in Singapore, where pets like cats and dogs are common. The issue is that overuse of antibiotics can lead to something called antimicrobia