Archive: 2026/01
Menopause and Hormone Therapy: What You Need to Know About Benefits and Risks
Menopause hormone therapy can effectively relieve hot flashes and protect bone health, but risks like breast cancer and blood clots vary by age, timing, and delivery method. Learn what the latest research says about safety and who benefits most.
MoreTinnitus and Ringing in the Ears from Medications: What You Need to Know
Many medications can cause ringing in the ears. Learn which drugs are most likely to trigger tinnitus, how to spot it early, and what steps to take to protect your hearing without stopping essential treatments.
MoreUsing Wearables to Track Side Effects: Heart Rate, Sleep, and Activity
Wearables like smartwatches and fitness trackers can detect subtle side effects from medications by monitoring heart rate, sleep, and activity. Learn how they work, which devices are best, and how to use them safely without falling into alert fatigue.
MoreBlood Thinner Overdose and Internal Bleeding: What to Do Immediately
A blood thinner overdose can cause life-threatening internal bleeding. Know the warning signs, act fast, and get emergency help immediately. This guide covers what to do, what hospitals do, and how to prevent it.
MoreHow to Use OpenFDA and FAERS APIs to Access Drug Side Effect Reports
Learn how to use the OpenFDA and FAERS APIs to search drug side effect reports. Get step-by-step guidance on queries, API keys, limitations, and real-world use cases - all from the FDA's official open-data platform.
MoreAnticoagulants and Bleeding Disorders: How to Prevent Hemorrhage in Patients on Blood Thinners
Anticoagulants prevent deadly clots but carry serious bleeding risks. Learn how to prevent hemorrhage with proper dosing, kidney monitoring, reversal agents, and when to restart therapy after bleeding.
MorePediatric Dosing: Weight-Based Calculations and Double-Checks for Medication Safety
Weight-based pediatric dosing is the gold standard for medication safety in children. Learn how to calculate doses correctly, avoid common errors, and implement double-check protocols that prevent life-threatening mistakes.
MoreHow to Pack Medications for Long Road Trips and Cruises: A Practical Guide
Learn how to pack medications safely for road trips and cruises with expert tips on labeling, extra supplies, storage, and international rules to avoid delays, confiscation, or medical emergencies.
MoreInsurance Formulary Tiers Explained: Tier 1, 2, 3, and Non-Formulary Drugs
Understand how insurance formulary tiers work - Tier 1, 2, 3, and non-formulary drugs - and learn how to save money on prescriptions by choosing the right meds and using exceptions.
MoreRetail vs Hospital Pharmacy: Key Differences in Medication Substitution Practices
Retail and hospital pharmacies handle medication substitution in completely different ways-one driven by cost and insurance, the other by clinical teams and safety. Understanding these differences helps patients avoid errors and get better care.
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