Author: Shaun Franks

Treatment-Resistant Depression: Augmentation and Advanced Therapies That Actually Work

Treatment-Resistant Depression: Augmentation and Advanced Therapies That Actually Work
2 February 2026 Shaun Franks

Treatment-resistant depression affects 30-40% of people with major depression. Learn how augmentation with medications like aripiprazole and esketamine, plus advanced therapies like rTMS, can help when standard antidepressants fail.

Finding Medications Abroad and Getting Local Prescriptions: A Practical Guide for Travelers

Finding Medications Abroad and Getting Local Prescriptions: A Practical Guide for Travelers
1 February 2026 Shaun Franks

Learn how to safely carry and replace medications abroad, avoid legal trouble, and get local prescriptions when traveling overseas. Essential tips for travelers with chronic conditions.

How to Prevent Look-Alike Packaging Confusion in the Pharmacy

How to Prevent Look-Alike Packaging Confusion in the Pharmacy
31 January 2026 Shaun Franks

Look-alike packaging in pharmacies causes thousands of preventable errors each year. Learn how physical separation, Tall Man Lettering, and barcode scanning can stop deadly mix-ups before they happen.

Gestational Diabetes Diet: Meal Plans and Blood Sugar Targets That Work

Gestational Diabetes Diet: Meal Plans and Blood Sugar Targets That Work
30 January 2026 Shaun Franks

Learn how to manage gestational diabetes with practical meal plans and blood sugar targets. Discover the plate method, carb counting, and real food choices that keep you and your baby healthy.

Drug Interactions Discovered Post-Market: What It Means for Your Safety

Drug Interactions Discovered Post-Market: What It Means for Your Safety
29 January 2026 Shaun Franks

Drug interactions discovered after a medication hits the market can be deadly - and they're more common than you think. Learn how post-market surveillance catches hidden risks, why clinical trials miss them, and what you can do to stay safe.

How to Evaluate Overseas vs. Domestic Generic Manufacturing

How to Evaluate Overseas vs. Domestic Generic Manufacturing
26 January 2026 Shaun Franks

Evaluating overseas vs. domestic generic manufacturing requires looking beyond price. Factors like lead time, quality control, IP protection, and hidden costs now make domestic production a smarter choice for many businesses.

Hospital Formulary Economics: How Institutions Choose Generic Drugs

Hospital Formulary Economics: How Institutions Choose Generic Drugs
26 January 2026 Shaun Franks

Hospitals don't just pick the cheapest generic drugs-they choose the safest, most reliable ones. Learn how formularies, P&T committees, and hidden costs shape generic drug selection in modern healthcare.

Mental Health Medications in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Shared Decision-Making

Mental Health Medications in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Shared Decision-Making
24 January 2026 Shaun Franks

Learn how shared decision-making helps pregnant women choose mental health medications safely, balancing risks of untreated illness against medication effects on the baby. Evidence-based, real-world guidance.

Obesity as a Chronic Disease: Understanding Metabolic Health and Realistic Weight Strategies

Obesity as a Chronic Disease: Understanding Metabolic Health and Realistic Weight Strategies
23 January 2026 Shaun Franks

Obesity is a chronic disease driven by biology, not willpower. Learn how metabolic dysfunction, genetics, and modern environments make weight management difficult-and what real, science-backed strategies actually work.

Acarbose and Miglitol: How to Manage Flatulence and GI Side Effects

Acarbose and Miglitol: How to Manage Flatulence and GI Side Effects
22 January 2026 Shaun Franks

Learn how to manage gas, bloating, and other GI side effects from acarbose and miglitol with practical dosing tips, diet changes, and OTC solutions that actually work.

Autonomic Neuropathy: Understanding Blood Pressure Drops and GI Symptoms

Autonomic Neuropathy: Understanding Blood Pressure Drops and GI Symptoms
20 January 2026 Shaun Franks

Autonomic neuropathy causes dangerous blood pressure drops and severe digestive problems like gastroparesis. Learn how it develops, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments actually work for these life-altering symptoms.

OTC Heartburn Medications: Antacids, H2 Blockers, and PPIs Explained

OTC Heartburn Medications: Antacids, H2 Blockers, and PPIs Explained
19 January 2026 Shaun Franks

Learn how antacids, H2 blockers, and PPIs work for heartburn, when to use each, and the risks of long-term use. Make smarter choices for OTC relief.