Archive: 2025/11

How to Avoid Liver Injury from OTC Pain Relievers

How to Avoid Liver Injury from OTC Pain Relievers

Acetaminophen is the leading cause of liver injury from OTC pain relievers. Learn how to avoid accidental overdose, spot early warning signs, and find safer alternatives - especially if you have liver disease.

Nov, 22 2025

How to Check Drug Coverage Tiers and Formulary Changes for Senior Medications

How to Check Drug Coverage Tiers and Formulary Changes for Senior Medications

Learn how to check your Medicare Part D drug coverage tiers and track formulary changes to avoid unexpected medication costs. Essential guide for seniors managing prescriptions.

Nov, 21 2025

Counterfeit Medications: Warning Signs and How to Protect Yourself

Counterfeit Medications: Warning Signs and How to Protect Yourself

Counterfeit medications are a deadly global problem. Learn the warning signs-like wrong packaging, odd taste, or suspicious prices-and how to protect yourself by only using licensed pharmacies and reporting fake drugs.

Nov, 20 2025

Satisfaction Measurement: Are Patients Really Happy With Generic Medications?

Satisfaction Measurement: Are Patients Really Happy With Generic Medications?

Despite scientific proof of equivalence, many patients doubt generic medications. This article explores why perception, not chemistry, drives satisfaction-and how trust, communication, and personalized care can close the gap.

Nov, 20 2025

Opioids in Seniors: Safe Pain Management and Essential Monitoring Tips

Opioids in Seniors: Safe Pain Management and Essential Monitoring Tips

Opioids can help seniors manage pain, but they come with serious risks. Learn safe dosing, what drugs to avoid, how to monitor side effects, and better alternatives for older adults.

Nov, 19 2025

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Care: Practical Treatment and Long-Term Management

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Care: Practical Treatment and Long-Term Management

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the leading cause of dry eyes, affecting up to 86% of dry eye patients. Learn practical treatments-from daily home care to in-office procedures like LipiFlow and IPL-and how to manage MGD long-term for lasting relief.

Nov, 19 2025

Why ACE Inhibitors Are Dangerous with Renal Artery Stenosis

Why ACE Inhibitors Are Dangerous with Renal Artery Stenosis

ACE inhibitors can cause sudden kidney failure in people with bilateral renal artery stenosis or a single functioning kidney. Learn why this happens, who’s at risk, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes.

Nov, 18 2025

The Legal and Ethical Implications of Pregnancy Test Cards

The Legal and Ethical Implications of Pregnancy Test Cards

Pregnancy test cards offer convenience but come with serious legal and ethical risks around privacy, coercion, and data use. Know your rights and how to protect your reproductive information.

Nov, 18 2025

Counseling for Sexual Side Effects from Medications: What You Need to Know

Counseling for Sexual Side Effects from Medications: What You Need to Know

Sexual side effects from medications like antidepressants are common but rarely discussed. Learn how counseling, medication switches, and simple strategies can help you stay on treatment without losing your sex life.

Nov, 17 2025

Shortage Predictions: Forecasting Future Drug Scarcity 2025-2030

Shortage Predictions: Forecasting Future Drug Scarcity 2025-2030

Drug shortages are rising due to global supply chain fragility, manufacturing concentration, and economic pressures. Learn which medications are at risk, how forecasts work, and what patients and providers can do before it's too late.

Nov, 16 2025