Author: Aiden Fairbanks - Page 2
Managing Statin Side Effects: Dose Adjustment and Switching Strategies
Statin side effects like muscle pain don't mean you need to quit. Learn how adjusting your dose or switching to a different statin can help you stay protected without discomfort.
Celiac Disease: How Gluten Triggers Autoimmune Damage and What You Need to Eat
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, causing intestinal damage. The only treatment is a strict gluten-free diet. Learn how it works, how to manage it, and what new therapies are on the horizon.
MedWatch: How to Report Medication Side Effects and Safety Issues
Learn how to report medication side effects through MedWatch, the FDA's official safety program. Find out who can report, what to include, and why your report matters for public health.
Measuring Education Effectiveness: Tracking Generic Understanding in Patient Care
Learn how to measure real patient understanding-not just recall-using practical tools like teach-back, rubrics, and formative feedback to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions.
How the FDA Monitors Drug Safety After Medication Approval
The FDA uses advanced systems like FAERS and Sentinel to track drug side effects after approval. Learn how it detects hidden risks, what happens when problems are found, and how patients can help.
Managing Prior Authorizations: How to Avoid Dangerous Treatment Delays
Prior authorization delays are causing dangerous treatment gaps for patients with chronic and life-threatening conditions. Learn how providers and patients can reduce these delays and avoid preventable health crises.
Stability and Shelf Life: Understanding Generic Drug Degradation and Safety Risks
Understanding how generic drugs degrade over time and why shelf life testing matters for safety. Learn the hidden risks, regulatory gaps, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Medications and Work Safety: Risks for Workers on Prescription Drugs and Those Handling Hazardous Drugs
Prescription medications and hazardous drug exposure pose serious workplace risks. Learn how opioids, benzodiazepines, and chemotherapy agents affect worker safety - and what employers and employees can do to prevent injury and illness.
Interchangeability: When Biosimilars Can Be Substituted Automatically in the U.S.
Interchangeable biosimilars can be automatically substituted at U.S. pharmacies without a doctor’s approval-but only if they have FDA designation and your state allows it. Learn how they work, who can switch them, and what you need to know as a patient.
Diabetes Medication Interactions: Dangerous Drug Combinations to Avoid
Certain diabetes drug combinations can cause dangerous drops or spikes in blood sugar. Learn which meds to avoid together and how to stay safe with your current treatment plan.
