Author: Matthew Brown

17 January Matthew Brown 0 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 0 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 3 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 5 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.

10 January Matthew Brown 8 Comments

How to Safely Dispose of Unused Opioids to Prevent Misuse and Overdose

Learn the four safe, proven ways to dispose of unused opioids to prevent misuse, accidental overdose, and addiction. From take-back sites to deactivation pouches, this guide gives you clear, actionable steps backed by CDC and FDA guidelines.

9 January Matthew Brown 8 Comments

Regulatory Oversight of Online Pharmacies: FDA and State Roles Explained

Learn how the FDA and state pharmacy boards regulate online pharmacies in 2026, including DEA telemedicine rules, how to spot unsafe sites, and what makes a pharmacy truly legitimate.

8 January Matthew Brown 9 Comments

Generic Drug Labeling Requirements: What the FDA Mandates in 2026

The FDA requires generic drug labels to match the brand-name version exactly, with only minor exceptions. Learn what must be identical, how updates work, why delays happen, and what’s changing in 2026.