Archive: 2026/01
False Drug Allergy Labels: How Testing Can Save Your Life and Reduce Antibiotic Resistance
Over 95% of people labeled allergic to penicillin aren’t truly allergic. Getting tested can safely remove false labels, improve treatment, and fight antibiotic resistance.
Absolute Risk vs Relative Risk in Drug Side Effects: How to Interpret the Numbers
Learn how absolute and relative risk affect your understanding of drug side effects and benefits. See why big percentages can hide small real-world changes-and how to make smarter health decisions.
Urinary Retention from Medications: How Anticholinergics Risk Bladder Function
Anticholinergic drugs can cause urinary retention, especially in men over 65 with prostate issues. Learn how these common medications block bladder function, who's at highest risk, and what safer alternatives exist.
How to Confirm Allergies and Interactions at Medication Pickup
Confirming allergies and drug interactions at medication pickup is a critical safety step in pharmacy practice. Learn how pharmacists verify your records, why systems get it wrong, and what you can do to prevent dangerous errors.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Generic vs. Brand-Name Medications
Learn how to talk to your doctor about generic vs. brand-name medications. Discover when generics are just as effective, how much you can save, and what to ask to make the best choice for your health and budget.
Key Medication Safety Terms Patients Should Know and Use
Learn the key medication safety terms every patient should know - from the Eight Rights to adverse drug events and high-alert medications - to prevent dangerous errors and take control of your health.
Cranberry Juice and Medications: What You Really Need to Know
Cranberry juice may help prevent UTIs, but does it interact with medications? Learn the truth about warfarin, antibiotics, and supplements - backed by clinical studies and expert guidelines.
Atopic Dermatitis Flare Triggers and How Emollient Therapy Really Works
Atopic dermatitis flares are triggered by dry air, sweat, and harsh soaps. Emollient therapy with petrolatum or ceramides, applied correctly after bathing, repairs the skin barrier and reduces flares by up to 36%. This is the only treatment that fixes the root cause.
Audiometry Testing: Understanding Hearing Assessment and Decibel Levels
Audiometry testing measures hearing sensitivity using decibel levels across frequencies to diagnose hearing loss. Learn how pure-tone and speech tests work, what audiograms show, and why early detection matters for treatment and quality of life.
Breastfeeding and Medications: What You Need to Know About Drug Transfer Through Breast Milk
Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn how drugs transfer into breast milk, which ones are safest, and how to minimize baby's exposure with evidence-based guidance from LactMed and expert guidelines.