PlushCare Pharmacy Guide - plushcare.com - Page 2

Georgea Michelle, Dec, 1 2025

Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants: How to Safely Pause Blood Thinners Before Surgery

Learn how to safely pause blood thinners before surgery without increasing your risk of stroke or dangerous bleeding. Evidence-based timelines for DOACs, warfarin, and emergency situations.

Georgea Michelle, Nov, 29 2025

Green Leafy Vegetables and Warfarin: Why Consistency Beats Avoidance

Warfarin users don’t need to avoid green leafy vegetables-they need to eat them consistently. Learn how stable vitamin K intake keeps your INR in range and prevents dangerous clots or bleeding.

Georgea Michelle, Nov, 28 2025

Medication Adherence: How to Stick to Your Treatment Without Sacrificing Your Quality of Life

Medication adherence isn't about perfect compliance-it's about finding a balance between treatment benefits and your daily life. Learn why people skip doses, how side effects impact adherence, and what actually works to make your regimen sustainable.

Georgea Michelle, Nov, 27 2025

Shoulder Pain? Here’s How Rotator Cuff Injuries and Bursitis Really Work - and What Actually Helps

Rotator cuff pain and shoulder bursitis are common but often misunderstood. Learn how they work, what treatments actually help, and the exact rehab steps that get people back to normal - without surgery.

Georgea Michelle, Nov, 26 2025

Diabetic Nephropathy: How ACE Inhibitors, ARBs, and Protein Control Protect Your Kidneys

Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of kidney failure in diabetes. ACE inhibitors and ARBs reduce protein loss in urine and slow kidney damage. Taking them at maximally tolerated doses is critical-low doses don't work. Newer drugs help, but only when RAAS blockers are already in use.

Georgea Michelle, Nov, 25 2025

Shingles Treatment: Antivirals and Pain Relief That Actually Work

Shingles causes severe nerve pain and a painful rash. Early antiviral treatment within 72 hours reduces complications and shortens recovery. Learn the most effective pain management strategies and why vaccination is your best defense.

Georgea Michelle, Nov, 24 2025

Pregnancy and Liver Disease: Understanding Cholestasis and Safe Treatment Options

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a liver condition causing severe itching during pregnancy and raising risks to the baby. Learn about diagnosis, safe treatments like UDCA, fetal monitoring, and long-term health impacts.

Georgea Michelle, Nov, 23 2025

Fungal Infections: Candida, Athlete’s Foot, and How Antifungal Treatments Really Work

Learn how candida and athlete’s foot differ, what treatments actually work, why infections return, and how to prevent them for good. Evidence-based, practical advice for real cases.

Georgea Michelle, Nov, 20 2025

Acromegaly: Understanding Excess Growth Hormone and Effective Treatment Options

Acromegaly is a rare hormonal disorder caused by excess growth hormone, leading to gradual physical changes and serious health risks. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated, and managed to restore normal life expectancy.

Georgea Michelle, Nov, 19 2025

Doctor Attitudes Toward Generic Drugs: What Providers Really Think

Doctors often hesitate to prescribe generic drugs despite their proven effectiveness. This article explores why providers doubt generics, how experience and training shape their views, and what’s being done to close the gap between perception and reality.