Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2
How to Coordinate School Nurses for Daily Pediatric Medications
Learn how school nurses coordinate daily pediatric medication administration safely and legally using evidence-based protocols, the five rights, and state-compliant delegation practices to protect students with chronic conditions.
Mineral Bone Disorder in CKD: Understanding Calcium, PTH, and Vitamin D
CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder involves dangerous imbalances in calcium, phosphate, PTH, and vitamin D. Learn how these interact, why traditional treatments fail, and what actually works to protect your bones and heart.
AMD Vitamins: What the AREDS2 Evidence Says and Who Should Take Them
AREDS2 vitamins are proven to slow progression of intermediate age-related macular degeneration, but only for specific cases. Learn who benefits, who shouldn't take them, and the latest research on late-stage AMD.
Phenytoin and Generics: What You Need to Know About Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Phenytoin has a narrow therapeutic range and unpredictable absorption, making generic switches risky. Learn when and how to monitor levels to avoid toxicity or breakthrough seizures.
How to Read OTC Children’s Medication Labels by Weight and Age: A Clear Guide for Parents
Learn how to safely dose children's OTC medications using weight instead of age. Avoid dangerous mistakes with acetaminophen and ibuprofen by reading labels correctly and using the right measuring tools.
Bursitis and Tendinitis: How to Tell Them Apart and Treat Them Right
Bursitis and tendinitis cause joint pain but need different treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, what actually works, and how to avoid common mistakes that delay recovery.
How Lower Generic Drug Prices Improve Patient Adherence and Cut Healthcare Costs
Lower generic drug prices directly improve patient adherence, reduce hospitalizations, and save billions in healthcare costs. Real data shows that when copays drop, people take their meds-and stay healthier.
Tyramine-Rich Foods and MAO Inhibitors: What You Must Avoid to Prevent Hypertensive Crisis
MAO inhibitors can save lives for treatment-resistant depression-but eating the wrong foods can trigger a dangerous hypertensive crisis. Learn which foods to avoid, how different MAOIs affect risk, and what to do if you accidentally eat something risky.
Measuring Your Medication Adherence: A Practical Checklist for Better Health
Learn how to accurately measure your medication adherence with a simple, practical checklist. Understand why taking pills on time matters, what tools actually work, and how to build a system that keeps you on track without relying on willpower.
Allergy Action Plan: Medications to Carry and When to Use Them
Know exactly which medications to carry for severe allergies and when to use them. Epinephrine saves lives - learn how, when, and why to use it correctly.
Skin of Color Dermatology: Managing Hyperpigmentation and Keloids
Hyperpigmentation and keloids are common, challenging skin conditions in people with darker skin tones. Learn the causes, proven treatments, and what to avoid to manage dark spots and raised scars safely and effectively.
Candida Vaginitis: Yeast Infection Symptoms and Over-the-Counter Treatment Options
Yeast infections are common but often misdiagnosed. Learn the real symptoms, how OTC treatments like clotrimazole work, when to use them, and when to see a doctor instead.