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How to Prepare for Allergy Testing for Antibiotic Reactions

Barbara Lalicki January 11, 2026 Medications 12 Comments
How to Prepare for Allergy Testing for Antibiotic Reactions

Learn how to safely prepare for antibiotic allergy testing, especially for penicillin, to confirm if you're truly allergic. Discover what to stop taking, what to expect during the test, and why getting tested can save you money and improve your care.

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Drug Safety Signals and Clinical Trials: How Hidden Risks Emerge After Approval

Barbara Lalicki January 10, 2026 Medications 13 Comments
Drug Safety Signals and Clinical Trials: How Hidden Risks Emerge After Approval

Drug safety signals reveal hidden risks that clinical trials miss. Learn how real-world data uncovers dangerous side effects after approval-and why patient reports matter more than you think.

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Antihistamines and Occupational Safety: Working While Drowsy

Barbara Lalicki January 9, 2026 Medications 15 Comments
Antihistamines and Occupational Safety: Working While Drowsy

Many common antihistamines cause hidden drowsiness that impairs judgment and reaction time-even when you don’t feel sleepy. Learn which ones are safe for work and how to protect yourself on the job.

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Auditory Processing Disorder: Understanding Listening Challenges and Effective Support Strategies

Barbara Lalicki January 8, 2026 Health and Wellness 13 Comments
Auditory Processing Disorder: Understanding Listening Challenges and Effective Support Strategies

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) affects how the brain interprets sound, even when hearing is normal. Learn the signs, how it's diagnosed, and proven strategies for support in school, work, and daily life.

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Anticholinergic Medications and Dementia: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Risk

Barbara Lalicki January 7, 2026 Medications 16 Comments
Anticholinergic Medications and Dementia: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Risk

Long-term use of anticholinergic medications like Benadryl and oxybutynin may increase dementia risk. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how to spot them, and safer alternatives.

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Medical Tourism and Medication Safety: What You Must Know Before You Travel

Barbara Lalicki January 6, 2026 Medications 8 Comments
Medical Tourism and Medication Safety: What You Must Know Before You Travel

Medical tourism offers affordable care abroad, but medication safety risks are often ignored. Learn how drug regulations differ, what to ask before you travel, and how to stay safe when you return home.

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How to Keep a Medication List for Safer Care and Fewer Errors

Barbara Lalicki January 4, 2026 Medications 10 Comments
How to Keep a Medication List for Safer Care and Fewer Errors

Keep an accurate, up-to-date medication list to prevent dangerous errors, interactions, and hospitalizations. Learn what to include, how to update it, and which tools work best for safe care.

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Liver Transplantation: Eligibility, Surgery, and Immunosuppression Explained

Barbara Lalicki January 3, 2026 Health and Wellness 15 Comments
Liver Transplantation: Eligibility, Surgery, and Immunosuppression Explained

Learn how liver transplantation works-from eligibility rules and surgical details to lifelong immunosuppression needs and recent advances. Understand what it takes to survive and thrive after a transplant.

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Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: What Really Works

Barbara Lalicki January 3, 2026 Medications 12 Comments
Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: What Really Works

Hyaluronic acid injections may help relieve knee osteoarthritis pain for some people, especially with mild to moderate joint damage. They're not a cure, and results vary widely. Learn who benefits, what to expect, and how they compare to other treatments.

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Antipsychotics and Metabolic Risks: What You Need to Monitor

Barbara Lalicki January 1, 2026 Medications 12 Comments
Antipsychotics and Metabolic Risks: What You Need to Monitor

Antipsychotics can cause serious metabolic risks like weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Learn which drugs are riskiest, what tests you need, and how to protect your health while staying on treatment.

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