Author: Harrison Thurston
Drug-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis: Medications That Scar the Lungs
Certain medications can silently scar your lungs, causing drug-induced pulmonary fibrosis. Learn which drugs pose the highest risk, how to spot early symptoms, and what to do if you're taking one of them.
HCV Reinfection and Cure: How Retreatment and Harm Reduction Are Changing the Game
Hepatitis C can be cured in over 95% of cases, but reinfection is common among people who inject drugs. Retreatment works just as well, and harm reduction - not judgment - is the key to ending the epidemic.
Home Oxygen Therapy: Essential Safety Tips and Activity Guidance for Daily Life
Learn essential safety tips and practical activity guidance for home oxygen therapy. Understand fire risks, equipment types, daily maintenance, and how to stay active safely with oxygen at home.
How the FDA Inspects Drugs Entering the U.S. to Prevent Unsafe Products
The FDA inspects over 100 million drug shipments annually using a risk-based system to block unsafe products. Learn how entry reviews, inspections, and new rules like the end of de minimis exemptions protect U.S. patients.
How to Prepare for a Medicare Annual Medication Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors
Learn how to prepare for your Medicare Annual Medication Review to catch dangerous drug interactions, save money, and improve your health. Step-by-step guide for seniors on what to bring, who qualifies, and what to expect.
CGM Use with Diabetes Medications: Adjusting Doses Based on Trend Arrows to Prevent Low and High Blood Sugar
Learn how to use CGM trend arrows to adjust insulin doses and prevent dangerous highs and lows. Evidence-based strategies from the Endocrine Society help you act before blood sugar swings happen.
Absolute Risk vs Relative Risk in Drug Side Effects: How to Interpret the Numbers
Learn how to interpret drug side effect statistics by understanding the difference between absolute and relative risk. Most ads use relative risk to make benefits look bigger-but absolute risk tells you what really matters for your health.
JAK Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About Oral Immunomodulators and Monitoring
JAK inhibitors offer fast, oral relief for autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and eczema, but come with serious risks including infection, cancer, and heart events. Learn who should use them, what to monitor, and how to stay safe.
How to Read Expiration Dates on Medication Packaging Correctly
Learn how to read expiration dates on medication packaging, understand what happens when drugs expire, and avoid the risks of using outdated medicine. Get practical tips for storage, tracking, and safe disposal.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Reducing Unnecessary Medications
Learn how to talk to your doctor about reducing unnecessary medications safely. Discover proven strategies to start deprescribing conversations, what to say, how to prepare, and what to expect - all based on current medical research for seniors.