Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2
Bipolar Disorder: How Mood Stabilizers and Antipsychotics Work and What to Watch For
Learn how mood stabilizers and antipsychotics manage bipolar disorder, their real-world side effects, and how to balance effectiveness with tolerability for long-term stability.
Weight Maintenance: How to Keep Off the Pounds After Losing Them
Most people regain weight after dieting - not because they lack willpower, but because biology fights back. Learn the science-backed habits of those who keep it off for good.
Manufacturing Deficiencies: Common FDA Quality Issues in Pharma and Medical Devices
The FDA is cracking down on manufacturing quality failures in pharma and medical devices. Learn the top 4 issues - aseptic processing, data integrity, material control, and process validation - and why culture is now the biggest red flag.
Blood Thinners and NSAIDs: Why This Combination Can Cause Life-Threatening Bleeding
Combining blood thinners with NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can cause life-threatening bleeding. Learn why this interaction is so dangerous, which drugs pose the highest risk, and what safer alternatives exist.
How to Tell Food Allergies Apart from Medication Allergies
Learn how to tell the difference between food and medication allergies based on timing, symptoms, immune response, and testing. Misdiagnosis can lead to dangerous outcomes - here’s how to get it right.
Geriatric Medication Safety: How to Protect Elderly Patients from Harmful Drugs
Geriatric medication safety is critical as older adults face higher risks from drug interactions, polypharmacy, and inappropriate prescriptions. Learn how the Beers Criteria, deprescribing, and multidisciplinary teams are reducing harm and saving lives.