Author: Barbara Lalicki
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.
read moreLiver 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.
read moreHyaluronic 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.
read moreAntipsychotics 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.
read moreTinnitus Retraining Therapy: How Habituation and Sound Therapy Help You Live With Ringing in the Ears
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) helps you stop reacting to ringing in the ears by retraining your brain through counseling and sound therapy. It’s not about silence - it’s about peace.
read moreLiving With Fibromyalgia: How to Control Pain and Adjust Your Daily Life
Learn practical ways to manage fibromyalgia pain through movement, therapy, and daily habits. No cure exists, but many find relief by combining exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, and smart lifestyle adjustments.
read moreEvergreening: How Pharmaceutical Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs
Evergreening lets pharmaceutical companies extend patents on old drugs through minor tweaks, blocking generics and keeping prices high. Learn how it works, who does it, and why it hurts patients.
read moreMonitoring Antidepressant Efficacy vs Side Effect Burden: Patient Strategies
Learn how to track antidepressant effectiveness and side effects using simple tools like PHQ-9, daily mood logs, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Real strategies that help you know if your treatment is working-or if it's time to change course.
read moreSubscribe to FDA Safety Communications: Never Miss an Alert
Stay safe by subscribing to FDA Safety Communications. Get real-time alerts on drug recalls, medical device failures, and food safety issues before they affect you or your loved ones.
read morePulmonary Hypertension: Recognizing Symptoms, Right Heart Strain, and Modern Therapy
Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition that strains the right side of the heart. Learn the early symptoms, how doctors diagnose it, and the latest treatments that are improving survival and quality of life.
read moreMedications and Driving: How Common Drugs Impair Your Ability to Drive Safely
Many common medications - even over-the-counter ones - can impair driving as much as alcohol. Learn which drugs are dangerous behind the wheel, the legal risks, and how to stay safe.
read moreFDA Databases: How to Find Verified Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs
Use FDA databases to verify your medications and spot counterfeit drugs. Learn how to check NDC codes, identify fake pills, and protect yourself from dangerous imposters.
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