Archive: 2025/12
- By Percival Harrington
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- 20 Dec 2025
Safe Use of Cough and Cold Products in Kids Under 6: What Parents Need to Know
Learn why OTC cough and cold medicines are unsafe for kids under 6, what actually works to ease symptoms, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes. Evidence-based guidance for parents.
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- 19 Dec 2025
Bone Turnover Markers: How They Help Track Osteoporosis Treatment Success
Bone turnover markers like PINP and β-CTX-I provide early, actionable feedback on osteoporosis treatment, showing results in weeks-not years. Learn how they work, when to test, and why they matter.
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- 18 Dec 2025
PCOS and Weight: How Insulin Resistance Drives Weight Gain and What Diet Changes Actually Help
PCOS makes weight loss difficult due to insulin resistance, which drives fat storage and cravings. Learn how diet changes that lower insulin levels can help you lose weight, reduce symptoms, and improve long-term health.
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- 17 Dec 2025
Splitting Doses: How Lowering Peak Concentrations Can Reduce Medication Side Effects
Splitting medication doses can reduce side effects by smoothing out blood concentration peaks-but only for certain drugs. Learn which pills are safe to split, when it's dangerous, and how to do it correctly.
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- 16 Dec 2025
How TRIPS Treaty Obligations Limit Access to Generic Medicines
The TRIPS agreement made pharmaceutical patents mandatory worldwide, blocking cheap generic medicines in low-income countries. Despite legal flexibilities, complex rules and political pressure have made access to life-saving drugs nearly impossible for millions.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 15 Dec 2025
Vancomycin and Infusion Reactions: What You Need to Know About Vancomycin Flushing Syndrome
Vancomycin infusion reactions are common, preventable, and often mistaken for allergies. Learn how slow infusion rates prevent flushing, why the term 'red man syndrome' is outdated, and how to manage this reaction safely.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 15 Dec 2025
How to Read Pharmacy Allergy Alerts and What They Really Mean
Pharmacy allergy alerts are meant to keep you safe, but most are false alarms. Learn how to read them, understand what’s real vs. noise, and stop letting outdated labels put you at risk.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 15 Dec 2025
How to Talk to Patients About Switching to Generic NTI Drugs
Switching patients to generic NTI drugs requires clear communication, strict monitoring, and legal awareness. Learn what to say, when to test, and how to build trust-so no one gets hurt by a change that seemed simple.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 12 Dec 2025
Levothyroxine Generics: When and Why to Monitor TSH After Switching Products
Switching between generic levothyroxine products can affect TSH levels in some patients. Learn who needs monitoring after a switch, why it matters, and how to protect your thyroid health.
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- 11 Dec 2025
Photosensitivity from Antibiotics: Doxycycline and TMP-SMX Sun Safety Guide
Doxycycline and TMP-SMX can cause severe sun sensitivity, leading to painful burns and long-term skin damage. Learn how to protect yourself with proven sun safety steps - from clothing to sunscreen - and why even indoor exposure matters.