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Social Media Education: How Schools Use Digital Platforms to Reach Patients and Families
Social media is transforming patient education by making health information more accessible, relatable, and real. From TikTok tutorials to Instagram Reels from real patients, digital platforms are helping people understand their conditions-before they even see a doctor.
How to Prevent Drug-Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients
Drug-drug interactions are a leading cause of hospitalizations in seniors. Learn how polypharmacy, aging physiology, and fragmented care increase risks-and what you and your doctor can do to prevent dangerous side effects.
Parasomnia Safety: Essential Bedroom Modifications to Prevent Nighttime Injuries
Parasomnia can lead to dangerous nighttime injuries like falls, burns, or window jumps. Learn proven bedroom modifications - from lowering the bed to installing door alarms - that prevent harm during sleepwalking and night terrors.
Severe Pancreatitis from Medications: Warning Signs and Treatment
Drug-induced severe pancreatitis is a dangerous but often overlooked side effect of common medications. Learn the warning signs, which drugs are most risky, and how early treatment can save your life.
How to Recognize Depression’s Impact on Medication Adherence
Depression cuts medication adherence by up to 70% in some cases. Learn how to spot the signs, use proven tools like PHQ-9 and MMAS-8, and understand why simple reminders aren't enough.
FDA Safety Communications Archive: How to Research Historical Drug and Device Warnings
Learn how to access and use the FDA Safety Communications Archive to research historical drug and medical device warnings. Find official alerts, labeling changes, and early alerts from 2010 to today.
Energy Drinks and Stimulant Medications: Blood Pressure and Heart Risks
Combining energy drinks with stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin can dangerously raise blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the risk of arrhythmias, heart attacks, and stroke-even in young, healthy people.
Evergreening: How Pharmaceutical Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs
Evergreening lets drug companies extend patents on old medications with minor tweaks, blocking cheaper generics and keeping prices high. Learn how it works, who’s affected, and what’s being done to stop it.
Aseptic Meningitis Triggered by Medications: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Drug-induced aseptic meningitis mimics infectious meningitis but is caused by medications like NSAIDs, antibiotics, or IVIG. Learn the symptoms, key diagnostic clues, and which drugs are most likely to trigger it.
FDALabel Database: How to Search Drug Labels Accurately and Efficiently
Learn how to use the FDA's FDALabel Database to search drug labels by section, adverse events, and pharmacologic class. Find exact safety info from 149,000+ official labels-free and authoritative.
Safe Use of Topical Medications and Creams in Children: A Parent’s Practical Guide
Learn how to safely use creams and topical medications on children, including which products to avoid, how to dose correctly with fingertip units, and what to do in an emergency. Essential for parents of babies and toddlers.
Isotretinoin and Depression: What You Need to Know About Mental Health Monitoring
Isotretinoin can clear severe acne, but it carries potential mental health risks. Learn who’s most at risk for depression, what doctors are doing to protect patients, and how to spot warning signs early.