Author: Salvadore Dulaney
First Trimester Medication Safety: What You Need to Know About Critical Development Windows
The first trimester is the most critical time for fetal development. Learn which medications are safe, which to avoid, and how to make informed choices when treating common symptoms during early pregnancy.
DOAC Interactions with Other Medications: What You Need to Know
DOACs like apixaban and rivaroxaban are easier to use than warfarin, but drug interactions can still cause dangerous bleeding or clots. Learn which medications to avoid and how to stay safe.
Antibiotic Stewardship at Home: Why Finishing Your Course and Proper Disposal Matters
Learn why finishing your antibiotic course and disposing of leftovers properly is critical to stopping superbugs. Simple steps at home can protect your family and the community from antibiotic resistance.
How to Switch Back from a Generic to a Brand Medication Safely
Switching from a generic to a brand medication requires medical justification, proper documentation, and insurance approval. Learn the steps to do it safely if you've had side effects or treatment failure with generics.
Diet and Autoimmunity: Evidence for Anti-Inflammatory Eating Patterns
Anti-inflammatory eating patterns like the Mediterranean diet can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in autoimmune diseases. Evidence shows lower CRP levels, less pain, and fewer flare-ups with whole foods, omega-3s, and fiber-while avoiding sugar and processed foods.
Safe Storage of Medications: How to Keep Kids and Pets Safe from Accidental Poisoning
Accidental medication poisoning is a leading cause of emergency visits for kids and pets. Learn how locked storage, proper placement, and separating human and pet meds can prevent tragedies-backed by CDC and pediatric safety data.
Splitting Doses: How Lowering Peak Concentrations Can Reduce Medication Side Effects
Splitting medication doses can reduce side effects by lowering peak drug levels-but only if done correctly. Learn which drugs are safe to split, when it’s dangerous, and how to do it safely.
Generic Drug User Fees: How FDA Funding Speeds Up Access to Affordable Medications
GDUFA funds FDA reviews of generic drugs through industry fees, cutting approval times from years to months and saving consumers billions. Learn how the system works, who pays, and why it matters for affordable medicine.
Natural Disasters and Drug Shortages: How Climate Change Is Breaking the Medicine Supply Chain
Natural disasters like hurricanes and floods are increasingly causing life-threatening drug shortages across the U.S., exposing dangerous gaps in pharmaceutical supply chains. From IV fluids to insulin, climate risks are putting patient care at risk.
Barrett’s Esophagus: Understanding Dysplasia Risk and Effective Ablation Options
Barrett’s esophagus raises cancer risk, but early detection and ablation can prevent it. Learn your dysplasia risk, compare RFA and cryoablation, and understand what treatment works best.
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