Author: Salvadore Dulaney - Page 5
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.
Multiple Drug Overdose: How to Manage Complex Medication Emergencies
Multiple drug overdoses are complex, deadly emergencies requiring immediate, coordinated treatment. Learn how naloxone, acetylcysteine, and other interventions work together - and what you can do to save a life.
Nosebleeds Linked to Medications: Common Causes and How to Prevent Them
Nosebleeds can be caused by common medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, and blood thinners. Learn which drugs trigger them, how to prevent them with simple steps, and when to seek medical help.
Social Media Education for Patients: Using Digital Platforms to Improve Health Literacy
Social media is now the primary way patients learn about their health. Learn which platforms work best, what content patients actually engage with, and how to use digital tools to improve health literacy without compromising safety or trust.
Headache Types: Tension, Migraine, and Cluster Differences Explained
Tension, migraine, and cluster headaches are three distinct conditions with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how to tell them apart and what to do if you're not getting relief.
Drug Shortage Predictions: Forecasting Future Scarcity in 2025-2030
Drug shortages are no longer random events-they're predictable. Learn how supply chain risks, geopolitical shifts, and manufacturing bottlenecks are driving future scarcity of essential medications through 2030.