Archive: 2026/01

20 January Matthew Brown 2 Comments

Patient Decision Aids: How They Improve Medication Safety in Real-World Care

Patient decision aids help people understand medication risks and benefits, leading to better choices, fewer errors, and higher adherence. Evidence shows they reduce confusion and improve outcomes in real-world care.

19 January Matthew Brown 2 Comments

Online Pharmacy Counterfeits: The Hidden Dangers of Buying Medicines Online

Buying medicines online can be dangerous. Counterfeit drugs like fake Ozempic and fentanyl-laced pills are killing people. Learn how to spot fake pharmacies and protect yourself from deadly imposters.

18 January Matthew Brown 5 Comments

How Food Affects Medication Side Effects: Simple Rules for Patients

Food can make your meds work better, worse, or not at all. Learn the simple rules for avoiding dangerous food-drug interactions and reducing side effects - without overcomplicating your diet.

17 January Matthew Brown 5 Comments

Cervical Myelopathy: Understanding Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and When Surgery Is Needed

Cervical myelopathy is a serious spinal cord condition caused by neck stenosis. Learn the key symptoms, how it's diagnosed, why surgery is often necessary, and what recovery really looks like.

16 January Matthew Brown 4 Comments

Antiplatelet Side Effects: Clopidogrel vs Prasugrel vs Ticagrelor - What You Need to Know

Compare the side effects of clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor-three key antiplatelet drugs. Learn which has the highest bleeding risk, why ticagrelor causes breathing trouble, and how to choose the right one for your situation.

15 January Matthew Brown 6 Comments

Systemic Antifungals and Statins: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Drug Interactions

Systemic antifungals like azoles can dangerously increase statin and immunosuppressant levels, raising the risk of muscle damage and kidney failure. Learn which combinations to avoid and safer alternatives.

14 January Matthew Brown 6 Comments

Melanoma Prevention, Detection, and Treatment: What You Need to Know in 2026

Melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer, but early detection can save your life. Learn how to prevent it, spot warning signs using the ABCDE rule, and understand modern treatments that are improving survival rates dramatically.

13 January Matthew Brown 7 Comments

How to Confirm Allergies and Interactions at Medication Pickup: A Practical Guide for Patients and Pharmacists

Learn how pharmacists confirm allergies and drug interactions at pickup to prevent dangerous reactions. Know what to expect, how to help, and what’s changing in 2026 for safer medication use.

12 January Matthew Brown 6 Comments

Hemochromatosis: How Iron Overload Damages Your Liver and How Phlebotomy Fixes It

Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder causing dangerous iron buildup in organs like the liver. Early diagnosis and regular phlebotomy can prevent liver damage, diabetes, and heart failure. Most cases go undiagnosed until it's too late.

11 January Matthew Brown 8 Comments

Metabolic Acidosis in CKD: How Bicarbonate Therapy Slows Kidney Decline

Metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease lowers bicarbonate levels, accelerating kidney damage. Sodium bicarbonate, diet changes, and calcium-based therapies can slow decline-but each has risks. Learn what works, what doesn't, and how to talk to your doctor.