Author: Malcolm Hitchcock

How to Read Storage Instructions on Medication Labels

How to Read Storage Instructions on Medication Labels

Learn how to read storage instructions on medication labels to keep your drugs safe and effective. Avoid common mistakes like storing pills in the bathroom or car, and understand what terms like "refrigerate" and "protect from light" really mean.

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Gallbladder and Biliary Disease: Understanding Stones, Cholangitis, and ERCP

Gallbladder and Biliary Disease: Understanding Stones, Cholangitis, and ERCP

Learn how gallstones form, what causes cholangitis, and how ERCP treats bile duct blockages. Understand when surgery is needed, what to expect after removal, and the latest advances in treatment.

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Stroke and Recovery: Effective Rehabilitation After Brain Injury

Stroke and Recovery: Effective Rehabilitation After Brain Injury

Stroke recovery isn't about returning to the past - it's about rebuilding a new normal. Learn how neuroplasticity, targeted therapy, and consistent rehab help people regain function after brain injury.

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Safe Topical Medications and Creams During Pregnancy: What You Can and Can’t Use

Safe Topical Medications and Creams During Pregnancy: What You Can and Can’t Use

Learn which topical creams and medications are safe to use during pregnancy - from acne treatments to moisturizers - and which ones to avoid to protect your baby’s health.

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Sulfonamide Allergies and Cross-Reactivity: What Drugs to Avoid and What’s Safe

Sulfonamide Allergies and Cross-Reactivity: What Drugs to Avoid and What’s Safe

Most people labeled with sulfa allergy aren't truly allergic. Learn which sulfonamide drugs you can safely take, which ones to avoid, and how to fix a misdiagnosed allergy to get better, safer treatment.

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Inactive Ingredient Differences: Can Excipients Affect Safety or Efficacy?

Inactive Ingredient Differences: Can Excipients Affect Safety or Efficacy?

Inactive ingredients in medications-once thought to be harmless-may actually affect how drugs work or trigger reactions in sensitive individuals. Here’s what you need to know about excipients and your health.

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Anticoagulant Reversal Agents: Idarucizumab, Andexanet Alfa, PCC, and Vitamin K Explained

Anticoagulant Reversal Agents: Idarucizumab, Andexanet Alfa, PCC, and Vitamin K Explained

Anticoagulant reversal agents like idarucizumab, andexanet alfa, PCC, and vitamin K stop dangerous bleeding in patients on blood thinners. Learn how each works, when to use them, and why cost and availability matter.

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Tetracycline Photosensitivity: How to Prevent Sun Damage While Taking This Antibiotic

Tetracycline Photosensitivity: How to Prevent Sun Damage While Taking This Antibiotic

Tetracycline antibiotics like doxycycline can cause severe sun sensitivity, leading to burns, nail damage, and dark skin patches. Learn which drugs are riskiest, how to prevent reactions, and safer alternatives like minocycline.

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Metronidazole Neuropathy: Recognizing Numbness and Tingling Before It’s Too Late

Metronidazole Neuropathy: Recognizing Numbness and Tingling Before It’s Too Late

Metronidazole can cause serious nerve damage leading to numbness and tingling, especially after 42 grams total dose. Learn the signs, when to stop, and how to prevent permanent injury.

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Medications Never to Put in Household Trash: A Safety List

Medications Never to Put in Household Trash: A Safety List

Some medications can cause death from a single dose if found in household trash. The FDA’s flush list identifies which drugs must be flushed immediately to prevent accidental overdose. Learn what’s on the list and how to safely dispose of all other medications.

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