Learn how to catch medication side effects early with the right tests and timelines. Discover which lab checks matter, when to get them, and how to track symptoms before they become serious.
Learn how to safely dispose of chemotherapy drugs at home to protect your family, pets, and environment. Follow FDA and EPA guidelines for double-bagging, handling body waste, and avoiding dangerous mistakes like flushing or using regular drug disposal kits.
Learn how to measure children's medication doses accurately at home using milliliters, oral syringes, and weight-based calculations to prevent dangerous dosing errors. Essential guide for parents.
Geriatric medication safety is critical as seniors face higher risks from drug interactions, polypharmacy, and inappropriate prescriptions. Learn how the Beers Criteria, deprescribing, and team-based care are reducing harm in older adults.
Long-term steroid use suppresses natural cortisol production. ACTH stimulation testing is the only reliable way to safely taper off steroids and prevent life-threatening adrenal crisis. Learn how the test works, when to do it, and what the results mean.
HPV vaccination and regular Pap testing are the two most effective ways to prevent cervical cancer. Vaccines like Gardasil-9 can prevent up to 97% of cases when given before exposure, while HPV screening every five years catches remaining risks. Together, they’re making cervical cancer a rare disease.
Ataxia causes loss of coordination due to cerebellar damage. Unlike muscle weakness, it's a timing disorder requiring specialized rehab. Learn what actually works, why standard therapy often fails, and how to access effective treatment.
Metformin is safe for most people with mild to moderate kidney disease when dosed correctly. Learn how eGFR guides safe use, when to adjust doses, and why stopping metformin unnecessarily can harm your diabetes control.
Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are common, dangerous complications in kidney disease. Learn how kidney function affects sodium balance, why standard treatments can backfire, and what actually works to prevent hospitalization and death.
Learn how to ask your doctor about generic medications to save hundreds or thousands annually. Discover when generics work just as well, how to talk to your doctor, and what to do if they say no.