Archive: 2025/12 - Page 2
Age-Appropriate Medications for Common Pediatric Conditions: Safe Dosing and Formulations for Kids
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 15 Dec 2025
Learn which medications are safe and effective for children based on age and weight, including dosing for common conditions like ear infections, fever, and cough. Avoid dangerous drugs and understand why pediatric formulations matter.
Sexual Side Effects from Antidepressants: Proven Solutions and Alternatives
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 11 Dec 2025
Antidepressants can cause sexual side effects like low libido, erectile issues, and difficulty orgasming. Learn which meds cause the most problems, proven alternatives like bupropion, and effective strategies to restore sexual function without quitting your treatment.
Insulin Allergies: How to Spot and Handle Injection Reactions
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 10 Dec 2025
Insulin allergies are rare but serious. Learn how to recognize local and systemic reactions, what causes them, and how to manage them safely without stopping life-saving insulin therapy.
Levothyroxine and Proton Pump Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About Absorption Interactions
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 9 Dec 2025
Levothyroxine and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can interact, reducing thyroid hormone absorption. Nearly 2.7 million Americans on both drugs may need dose adjustments or alternatives like liquid levothyroxine or H2 blockers.
Cystic Fibrosis: Genetic Respiratory Disease and the New Therapies Changing Lives
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 8 Dec 2025
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic respiratory disease once fatal in childhood. New CFTR modulator therapies have transformed survival rates, with median life expectancy now over 50. But access and cost remain major barriers.
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Second-Line Treatments That Actually Work
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 7 Dec 2025
When antihistamines fail for chronic spontaneous urticaria, second-line treatments like omalizumab, remibrutinib, and dupilumab offer real hope. Learn which options work best based on your body’s immune response.
Gastroparesis: How to Manage Delayed Gastric Emptying with Diet and Lifestyle Changes
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 6 Dec 2025
Gastroparesis causes delayed stomach emptying, leading to nausea, vomiting, and bloating. Learn how diet changes-like eating small, blended meals and avoiding fat and fiber-can significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
How to Report a Medication Safety Concern to Your Clinic
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 5 Dec 2025
Learn how to report a medication safety concern to your clinic quickly and effectively. Step-by-step guidance on what to say, who to talk to, and what happens after you report-so you can help prevent harm before it happens.
Wound Care Basics: How to Clean, Dress, and Prevent Scars Properly
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 4 Dec 2025
Learn how to properly clean wounds, choose the right dressings, and prevent scars using evidence-based methods. Avoid common mistakes that delay healing and increase infection risk.
How to Use an Epinephrine Auto-Injector During an Anaphylactic Reaction
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 4 Dec 2025
Learn how to use an epinephrine auto-injector during a life-threatening allergic reaction. Step-by-step guide on administering EpiPen, Auvi-Q, or Neffy correctly to save a life.