Author: Colin Hurd
- Colin Hurd
- Apr, 8 2026
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Balancing Trauma Processing and Medication
Explore the balance between trauma-focused psychotherapy and medication for PTSD. Learn about SSRIs, CPT, and the most effective combined treatment strategies.
- Colin Hurd
- Apr, 1 2026
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Retinal Vein Occlusion: Understanding Risks and Injection Treatments
Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion risks, symptoms, and effective injection treatments. Expert guide on managing vision loss.
- Colin Hurd
- Mar, 31 2026
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Generic vs Brand Identification in Pharmacy Systems: Best Practices
Explore how pharmacy systems distinguish between generic and brand medications. Learn about technical identifiers, safety alerts for NTI drugs, and workflow strategies to improve patient outcomes.
- Colin Hurd
- Mar, 29 2026
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: CPAP Therapy and Alternative Treatments
Explore effective treatments for obstructive sleep apnea, including the pros and cons of CPAP therapy, oral appliances, and surgical options.
- Colin Hurd
- Mar, 27 2026
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: CPAP Therapy and Alternative Treatments Guide
Explore the basics of CPAP therapy and alternative treatments for obstructive sleep apnea. Learn how to improve adherence and compare effectiveness of different medical devices.
- Colin Hurd
- Mar, 25 2026
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Military Shelf Life Extension Program: What It Shows about Drug Stability
Discover how the Military Shelf Life Extension Program (SLEP) challenges drug expiration norms. Learn about FDA testing, stability data, and why expired meds might still work in controlled settings.
- Colin Hurd
- Mar, 24 2026
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Insulin Injection Site Reactions: How Lipodystrophy and Bruising Affect Blood Sugar Control
Lipodystrophy and bruising from insulin injections can cause dangerous blood sugar swings. Learn how to spot these reactions, why they happen, and how to fix them to regain control of your diabetes.
- Colin Hurd
- Mar, 20 2026
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Medicaid Generic Drug Coverage: State-by-State Rules and Requirements in 2026
Medicaid generic drug coverage varies widely by state, affecting copays, substitutions, and prior authorization rules. Learn how your state manages generics in 2026 and what you can do to avoid coverage delays.
- Colin Hurd
- Mar, 18 2026
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Steroid Hyperglycemia in Diabetes: How to Adjust Insulin and Medications
Steroid use can cause severe blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes. Learn how to adjust insulin and medications to manage steroid-induced hyperglycemia safely, avoid complications, and adjust doses during tapering.
- Colin Hurd
- Mar, 17 2026
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Long-term solutions for building resilience into the drug supply
Drug shortages are a growing crisis rooted in fragile global supply chains. Building resilience means diversifying suppliers, stockpiling critical drugs, using AI to predict disruptions, and embedding cybersecurity-all while aligning incentives to reward reliability over low cost.