Category: Health - Page 6

How to Read Dose Measurements on Liquid Prescription Labels

Learn how to read liquid prescription labels correctly to avoid dangerous dosing errors. Understand concentration, use mL only, and always measure with the right tool for safe medication administration.

Hair Loss from Immunosuppressants: Causes and What You Can Do

Hair loss from immunosuppressants is common, especially with tacrolimus and methotrexate. Learn why it happens, who’s at risk, and how to safely manage it without risking your health.

How to Dispose of Expired Medications Safely at Home: Step-by-Step Guide for New Zealand Households

Learn how to safely dispose of expired medications at home using simple household items. Protect your family, prevent misuse, and stop pharmaceutical pollution with this step-by-step guide.

QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk

QT prolongation is a hidden heart rhythm danger caused by over 200 common medications. Learn which drugs raise arrhythmia risk, who's most vulnerable, and how to stay safe with simple ECG checks and smart prescribing.

Mail-Order Pharmacy Safety: Temperature, Timing, and Tracking

Mail-order pharmacies save money and improve adherence for chronic meds, but safety depends on temperature control, timely delivery, and real-time tracking. Learn how to ensure your life-saving prescriptions arrive safe and on time.

Polypharmacy in Older Adults: Understanding Drug Interactions and Safe Deprescribing

Polypharmacy in older adults increases risks of falls, confusion, and hospitalizations. Learn how drug interactions happen and how safe deprescribing can improve health and quality of life.

Postpartum Thyroiditis: What Every New Mom Needs to Know About Temporary Thyroid Dysfunction

Postpartum thyroiditis affects 5-10% of new mothers and often goes undiagnosed. Learn the signs, how it differs from depression, and what tests and treatments actually work after pregnancy.

Pharmacist Substitution Authority: What Pharmacists Can and Cannot Do in the U.S.

Pharmacists in the U.S. can now substitute drugs, adjust prescriptions, and even prescribe certain medications - but rules vary by state. Learn what they're legally allowed to do and how it affects your access to care.

Insulin, EpiPens, and Nitroglycerin: When Expiration Dates Mean Life or Death

Insulin, EpiPens, and nitroglycerin lose potency fast after expiration-sometimes dangerously so. Learn why these three meds can't be used past their date and how to manage them safely to avoid life-threatening failures.

Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Created the Modern U.S. Generic Drug System

The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drug approval in the U.S., balancing innovation incentives with affordable access. It saved trillions but faces growing abuse.

Evergreening: How Pharmaceutical Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs

Evergreening lets drug companies extend patents on old medicines with minor tweaks, blocking cheaper generics and keeping prices high. Learn how it works, why it's controversial, and who it hurts most.

Substance Use and Mental Illness: How Integrated Dual Diagnosis Care Works

Integrated dual diagnosis care treats mental illness and substance use together - not separately. Learn how this evidence-based approach helps people recover from co-occurring disorders with one coordinated team.