Archive: 2025/12

Natural Remedies and Supplements for Side Effects: What’s Backed by Evidence

Posted By John Morris    On 21 Dec 2025    Comments (1)

Natural Remedies and Supplements for Side Effects: What’s Backed by Evidence

Natural remedies and supplements aren't always safe, even when used to manage side effects. Learn which ones have real evidence, which ones carry hidden risks, and how to avoid dangerous interactions with medications.

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Medication List Templates: Free Printable and Digital Options for Better Safety

Posted By John Morris    On 20 Dec 2025    Comments (1)

Medication List Templates: Free Printable and Digital Options for Better Safety

Free printable and digital medication list templates help prevent dangerous drug interactions and improve communication with doctors. Learn which templates work best and how to use them for real safety.

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When to Give Fever Reducers After Your Child’s Vaccines

Posted By John Morris    On 19 Dec 2025    Comments (3)

When to Give Fever Reducers After Your Child’s Vaccines

Learn when to give fever reducers after your child's vaccines. Find out why waiting 4 hours matters, which vaccines need special care, and how to safely manage fever without harming immunity.

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Long-Term Care Insurance and Generic Drug Coverage in Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know

Posted By John Morris    On 16 Dec 2025    Comments (4)

Long-Term Care Insurance and Generic Drug Coverage in Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know

Long-term care insurance doesn't cover prescription drugs, even generics. Medicare Part D is the main source of drug coverage in nursing homes, but formularies and out-of-pocket costs can create access gaps. Learn how coverage works and what to do if your meds aren't covered.

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Radiation Therapy: How Radiation Kills Cancer Cells

Posted By John Morris    On 15 Dec 2025    Comments (8)

Radiation Therapy: How Radiation Kills Cancer Cells

Radiation therapy kills cancer cells by damaging their DNA, preventing them from dividing. It triggers cell death through direct breaks, oxidative stress, and immune activation. New research shows how repair pathways affect outcomes and why combining radiation with immunotherapy is changing cancer care.

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Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR): How to Read FDA Drug Safety Info

Posted By John Morris    On 15 Dec 2025    Comments (4)

Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR): How to Read FDA Drug Safety Info

The FDA's Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) replaced outdated letter categories with detailed, evidence-based drug safety info for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Learn how to read the new labels and make safer choices.

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ADHD Stimulants and MAOIs: What You Need to Know About Hypertensive Crisis Risks

Posted By John Morris    On 15 Dec 2025    Comments (7)

ADHD Stimulants and MAOIs: What You Need to Know About Hypertensive Crisis Risks

Combining ADHD stimulants with MAOIs can cause a life-threatening hypertensive crisis. Learn why this drug interaction is dangerous, which medications carry the highest risk, and what safer alternatives exist.

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Specialty Prescribing: Why Specialists Stick With Brand-Name Drugs

Posted By John Morris    On 12 Dec 2025    Comments (9)

Specialty Prescribing: Why Specialists Stick With Brand-Name Drugs

Specialists often choose brand-name specialty drugs over cheaper biosimilars due to clinical uncertainty, administrative burdens, hidden pricing practices, and patient pressure-despite evidence showing alternatives work just as well.

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Pneumonia Types: Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Lung Infections Explained

Posted By John Morris    On 11 Dec 2025    Comments (10)

Pneumonia Types: Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Lung Infections Explained

Learn the key differences between bacterial, viral, and fungal pneumonia - from symptoms and causes to treatment and prevention. Understand how each type affects your lungs and what steps you can take to stay protected.

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Lot-to-Lot Variability in Biologics and Biosimilars: Why Differences Between Batches Are Normal and Safe

Posted By John Morris    On 10 Dec 2025    Comments (11)

Lot-to-Lot Variability in Biologics and Biosimilars: Why Differences Between Batches Are Normal and Safe

Lot-to-lot variability is a natural part of biologics and biosimilars due to their complex production in living cells. Unlike generics, biosimilars aren't identical copies - but they're proven safe and effective despite natural batch differences.

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