Author: Keiran Latchford - Page 2
High-Risk Medications That Require Double Verification to Prevent Deadly Errors
High-risk medications like IV insulin, heparin, and chemotherapy require independent double checks to prevent fatal errors. Learn which drugs demand extra verification, how the process works, and why technology is changing the game.
Do Clinicians Know Drug Prices? The Real Cost of Prescribing Without Price Awareness
Most clinicians don't know how much drugs cost-and that's harming patient care. From EHR alerts to medical school gaps, here's why price awareness matters and what's being done to fix it.
How to Manage Weight Gain from Psychotropic Medications
Learn how to manage weight gain from psychotropic medications like antipsychotics and antidepressants. Discover which drugs cause the most weight gain, how metformin helps, and what lifestyle changes actually work.
Fall Risk in Older Adults on Sedating Antihistamines: Prevention Strategies
Sedating antihistamines like diphenhydramine significantly increase fall risk in older adults. Learn why first-generation options are dangerous, which safer alternatives exist, and how to prevent falls through medication changes and non-drug strategies.
SAMe and Antidepressants: What You Need to Know About Mood Effects and Interaction Risks
SAMe may help with depression faster than antidepressants, but combining the two can cause dangerous serotonin syndrome. Learn the risks, symptoms, and safer alternatives.
Market Exclusivity Extensions: How Pharma Companies Extend Monopolies Beyond Patents
Market exclusivity extensions let pharmaceutical companies block generic drugs for years beyond patent expiration. Learn how orphan status, pediatric bonuses, and regulatory rules create 20+ year monopolies-and why it matters for drug prices.
Drug-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis: Medications That Scar the Lungs
Some common medications can silently scar your lungs, leading to drug-induced pulmonary fibrosis. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how to spot early signs, and what to do before it's too late.
Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk
Ginkgo biloba may seem harmless, but it can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Learn who should avoid it, which drugs interact, and what to do if you're already using both.
Psoriasis Triggers: How Stress, Infections, and Skin Barrier Care Affect Flares
Psoriasis flares are often triggered by stress, infections, and damaged skin barriers. Learn how these factors activate your immune system and what simple steps you can take to reduce flare frequency and severity.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms, Triggers, and Medication Options
Irritable Bowel Syndrome causes chronic pain, bloating, and bowel changes. Learn the real symptoms, common triggers like FODMAPs and stress, and proven medications for IBS-D, IBS-C, and mixed types. Manage it with diet, therapy, and targeted treatments.
Direct Oral Anticoagulants vs Warfarin: Side Effect Comparison
DOACs like apixaban and rivaroxaban are now the first choice for most people needing blood thinners. They're safer than warfarin, with fewer bleeding risks and no need for regular blood tests-but they're not right for everyone. Here's how they compare.
Inhaled Corticosteroids: How to Prevent Oral Thrush and Hoarseness
Learn how to prevent oral thrush and hoarseness from inhaled corticosteroids with simple, proven steps: rinse after every use, use a spacer, and maintain good oral hygiene. These easy habits can cut your risk by up to 80%.
