Archive: 2026/01
Safe Use of Multiple Medications: How to Avoid Dangerous Double Ingredients
Double ingredients in medications can cause dangerous overdoses, especially in older adults. Learn how to spot hidden duplicates in prescription and OTC drugs-and simple steps to prevent life-threatening mistakes.
MoreAnticoagulants: Warfarin vs DOACs - What You Need to Know About Safety and Risks
Warfarin and DOACs are both blood thinners, but DOACs are now safer and easier for most people. Learn who should use which, the real risks, cost differences, and what to ask your doctor.
MoreHeat and Fentanyl Patches: How Warmth Can Cause Deadly Overdose
Fentanyl patches can be life-saving for chronic pain-but heat can turn them deadly. Learn how warmth from showers, fever, or heating pads can cause fatal overdose and what you must do to stay safe.
MoreFulminant Hepatic Failure from Medications: How to Recognize It in an Emergency
Fulminant hepatic failure from medications is a silent emergency that kills quickly. Recognizing the early signs - nausea, confusion, and abnormal blood tests - can save lives. Acetaminophen is the top cause, but herbal supplements and antibiotics are rising threats.
MoreDeprescribing Research: What Happens When You Reduce Medications in Older Adults
Deprescribing research shows that carefully reducing unnecessary medications in older adults improves safety, reduces side effects, and enhances quality of life-without increasing harm. Learn how it works and who benefits most.
MoreHow to Compare OTC Pain Relievers: Acetaminophen vs. NSAIDs
Learn how to choose between acetaminophen and NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen for OTC pain relief. Understand which works best for headaches, arthritis, inflammation, and who should avoid each.
MoreHow to Discuss Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Plans for Medication Safety
Learn how to have clear, evidence-based conversations with your provider about medication safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid risks, ask the right questions, and use trusted resources like MotherToBaby and LactMed.
MoreUnderstanding FDA Generic Approval: An Easy Overview for Patients
Learn how the FDA approves generic drugs, why they're safe and effective, and how they save you money without compromising quality. A clear guide for patients.
MorePsoriasis Treatment Options: Plaque, Guttate, and Systemic Therapies Explained
Learn about the latest treatments for plaque, guttate, and systemic psoriasis - from topical creams to cutting-edge biologics. Discover what works, what’s new, and how to choose the right therapy for your case.
MoreChronic Disease Self-Management Tools to Improve Daily Function
Learn proven tools to manage chronic conditions and improve daily function. Discover how CDSMP, digital platforms, and peer support help people with diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease take back control of their lives.
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