Archive: 2025/12

Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Who Qualifies and What to Expect

Learn who qualifies for a cochlear implant today, how the evaluation works, and what outcomes to expect - with updated 2023 guidelines that expand access for people with residual hearing and single-sided deafness.

Medication-Related Blood Clots: How to Recognize and Prevent Them

Certain medications can trigger dangerous blood clots. Learn the warning signs, which drugs pose the highest risk, and how to prevent clots before they become life-threatening.

Amiodarone, Digoxin, and Warfarin: The Dangerous Drug Triad You Can't Afford to Miss

Amiodarone, digoxin, and warfarin together create a deadly drug interaction that can cause fatal bleeding or heart toxicity. Learn how to prevent it with proper dosing, monitoring, and safer alternatives.

Inactive Ingredient Differences: Why Your Generic Medication May Feel Different

Switching to generic medication can save money, but inactive ingredients like lactose, dyes, or preservatives may cause side effects in sensitive individuals. Learn why some people feel different and what to do about it.

JAK Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About These Oral Immune Drugs and Their Monitoring Requirements

JAK inhibitors are oral drugs that block inflammation at the cellular level, offering fast relief for autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and eczema. But they come with serious risks - including heart problems and cancer - that require strict monitoring and careful patient selection.

Opioid Overdose: How to Recognize the Signs, Respond in an Emergency, and Use Naloxone

Learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, respond immediately with naloxone, and save a life. Essential info for anyone who wants to act in an emergency.

Interchangeability: When Biosimilars Can Be Substituted Automatically in the U.S.

Interchangeable biosimilars can be automatically substituted at the pharmacy in the U.S., but only if approved by the FDA and allowed by state law. Learn how this works, which drugs qualify, and what patients need to know.