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Using antibiotics only when they will help, and exactly as prescribed. Key takeaways Ineffective against: colds, flu, most sore throats and most cough...
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The legal and practical rules on driving while taking medicines. Key takeaways The law: driving impaired by any drug, including prescribed ones, is il...
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Keeping medicines safe, effective and out of reach. Key takeaways Store: cool, dry, up and away and out of sight of children Bathrooms: often too warm...
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One medicine changing the effect of another, or of food or a supplement. Key takeaways Common culprits: NSAIDs, blood thinners, antidepressants, antib...
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Ongoing supply of regular medicines without a new appointment each time. Key takeaways Review: regularly with your doctor or pharmacist, more often fo...
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Obtaining medicines from internet pharmacies and websites. Key takeaways Safe online pharmacies: require a valid prescription and are licensed by a st...
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How medicines behave differently with age, and why the list tends to grow. Key takeaways Anticholinergic medicines: linked to confusion and falls in o...
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The FDA MedWatch program, through which anyone can report a suspected reaction. Key takeaways Who can report: anyone, including patients and caregiver...
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Daily checking and protection of the feet in anyone with diabetes. Key takeaways Comprehensive foot exam: at least once a year as part of diabetes car...
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Pain under the heel, often worst on the first steps of the day. Key takeaways Classic feature: worst on the first steps in the morning Main treatment:...
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A nail edge growing into the surrounding skin, causing pain and often infection. Key takeaways Main cause: cutting nails curved rather than straight a...
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A fungal infection of the skin between and under the toes. Key takeaways Treatment: over-the-counter antifungal, used for the full time on the label T...
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Shoes that fit, support and do not cause problems. Key takeaways Measure feet: periodically; foot size changes with age Fit at the end of the day: fee...
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A bony bump at the base of the big toe, with the toe angling inward. Key takeaways Cause: largely inherited foot structure; footwear contributes Non-s...
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Reduced blood supply to the feet, usually from peripheral artery disease. Key takeaways Classic symptom: calf pain on walking, relieved by rest Main r...
Continue Reading : Starting Out With Circulation and the Feet