Category: Medicine and Healthcare - Page 4
- By Percival Harrington
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- 24 Dec 2025
Salt and Blood Pressure Medications: How Reducing Sodium Boosts Drug Effectiveness
Reducing sodium intake can significantly boost the effectiveness of blood pressure medications, often matching the impact of adding a new drug. Learn how to cut salt wisely and see real results in just days.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 23 Dec 2025
NTI Drug List: Common Medications with Narrow Therapeutic Windows
NTI drugs have a tiny margin between safe and toxic doses. Common examples include warfarin, lithium, digoxin, and tacrolimus. These require strict monitoring, careful dosing, and often no generic substitutions. Learn which drugs fall in this high-risk category and what you need to do to stay safe.
- 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.
- By Percival Harrington
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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.
- By Percival Harrington
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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.
- By Percival Harrington
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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.