Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
How to Follow Professional Society Safety Updates on Medications
Learn how to track critical medication safety updates from ISMP, FDA, ASHP, and WHO. Get practical steps to avoid preventable errors and protect patients without being overwhelmed by information.
How to Confirm Pediatric Dosing on a Child’s Prescription Label
Confirming pediatric dosing on a child's prescription label is critical to prevent dangerous medication errors. Learn how to check weight, concentration, and dose in mg/kg to keep your child safe.
Iron Supplements with Levothyroxine: The 4-Hour Rule to Prevent Absorption Problems
Taking iron supplements with levothyroxine can block thyroid hormone absorption. Learn the 4-hour separation rule backed by clinical studies to keep your TSH levels stable and avoid fatigue, weight gain, and other hypothyroidism symptoms.
Why You Must Tell Your Doctor About Every Supplement and Herbal Remedy You Take
Most people don't tell their doctors about supplements, but this silence can lead to dangerous drug interactions. Learn why disclosing every herb, vitamin, and remedy is critical for your safety-and how to do it right.
Future Practice Trends: How Healthcare Provider Attitudes Are Changing by 2025
By 2025, healthcare providers are shifting from traditional roles to data-savvy partners in care. Learn how AI, patient-generated data, workforce certification, and human-centered design are reshaping provider attitudes and what it means for the future of healthcare.
Wilson’s Disease: Understanding Copper Accumulation and Chelation Therapy
Wilson’s disease is a rare genetic disorder causing toxic copper buildup in the liver and brain. Early diagnosis and chelation therapy can prevent irreversible damage and allow a normal lifespan.
Uveitis: Understanding Eye Inflammation and Steroid Treatment
Uveitis is a serious eye inflammation that can lead to vision loss if untreated. Learn the signs, causes, and why steroid therapy is the critical first step to saving your sight.
Cost-Saving Strategies While Maintaining Medication Safety
Learn how to cut medication costs without risking your health. Discover proven strategies like using generics, mail-order pharmacies, pharmacist-led care, and the PBS Safety Net to save money while staying safe.
Antidepressant Overdose: Recognizing Serotonin Syndrome Warning Signs Before It's Too Late
Serotonin syndrome is a life-threatening reaction to too much serotonin, often caused by antidepressant overdose or drug interactions. Know the warning signs - tremors, clonus, high fever - and act fast.
LASIK vs. PRK: Which Refractive Surgery Is Right for You?
LASIK and PRK both correct vision with lasers, but recovery, cost, and eligibility differ. Learn which one suits your lifestyle, corneal health, and goals in 2025.