Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
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.
Gout Attacks: Understanding Uric Acid, Triggers, and Effective Medication Strategies
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 4 Dec 2025
Gout attacks are caused by high uric acid levels that form crystals in joints, triggering severe inflammation. Learn the real triggers, how medications work, and how to prevent flares for good.
Asthma Medication Safety During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 4 Dec 2025
Learn the truth about asthma medication safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Discover which inhalers are safe, why stopping meds is riskier than using them, and how to protect both you and your baby.
How to Store High-Risk Medications to Reduce Overdose Risk
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 3 Dec 2025
Learn how to store high-risk medications like opioids and sedatives securely to prevent accidental overdoses in children, teens, and visitors. Simple steps can save lives.
QT Prolongation and Sudden Cardiac Death from Medications: What You Need to Know About Risk Factors
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 21 Nov 2025
QT prolongation from medications can lead to sudden cardiac death. Learn the key risk factors, which drugs are most dangerous, and how to protect yourself with simple checks and safer alternatives.
SAMe and Antidepressants: What You Need to Know About Mood Effects and Interaction Risks
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 19 Nov 2025
SAMe may help with mild depression faster than antidepressants, but combining them can cause dangerous serotonin syndrome. Learn the risks, signs, and safer alternatives.
Hepatitis C Cure Rates With Direct-Acting Antivirals: What You Need to Know
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 17 Nov 2025
Hepatitis C can now be cured in 8-12 weeks with over 95% success using direct-acting antivirals. Learn how DAAs work, who benefits most, and why so many still go untreated.
Osteoporosis in Endocrine Disease: How FRAX and Bisphosphonates Guide Treatment
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 13 Nov 2025
Osteoporosis in endocrine diseases like diabetes and thyroid disorders often goes undetected because bone scans can look normal. FRAX and bisphosphonates help identify hidden fracture risk and guide life-saving treatment.