Learn how to safely verify medication names, strengths, and dosage forms to prevent dangerous errors. Step-by-step guidance for patients and professionals on checking every detail before taking or giving any drug.
Sensorineural hearing loss is permanent inner ear damage that affects how sound is processed by the brain. Caused by noise, aging, or illness, it's the most common type of hearing loss. Hearing aids and cochlear implants help, but there's no cure.
The FDA allows flushing only specific high-risk medications like fentanyl and methadone to prevent fatal overdoses. Learn which drugs you can flush, when to do it, and safer alternatives for everything else.
Most antibiotics don't affect birth control - only rifampin, rifabutin, and griseofulvin do. Learn the facts behind the myth, what drugs actually interfere, and what you really need to do.
Learn what manufacturing changes trigger FDA re-evaluation for generic drugs, how the approval process works, and how companies can reduce delays using Quality by Design and new FDA programs.
Rifampin can render birth control pills ineffective by speeding up hormone breakdown. Learn why only rifampin - not other antibiotics - causes contraceptive failure, what backup methods actually work, and how long to use them after stopping the drug.
Learn how to properly dispose of medications while protecting your personal health information. Follow FDA and HIPAA guidelines to prevent identity theft and keep your data safe.
Sirolimus improves transplant outcomes but can delay wound healing. Learn when to start it after surgery, who’s at highest risk, and how to reduce complications with timing, diet, and risk management.
Basal and squamous cell carcinomas are the most common skin cancers. Learn how they differ in appearance, growth, risk, and treatment - and why early detection saves lives.
Learn how to read prescription drug safety labels to avoid dangerous side effects and interactions. Understand boxed warnings, pharmacy stickers, and what to do if you take multiple medications.
Herbal and supplement liver toxicity is rising, with turmeric, green tea extract, and ashwagandha linked to hospitalizations and liver failure. Many products are mislabeled or contaminated. Learn what to avoid and how to protect your liver.
Learn the key differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, how they’re treated, and proven prevention strategies backed by the latest medical research. Know the signs, act fast, and reduce your risk.