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Hair Loss from Immunosuppressants: Causes and What You Can Do

Hair Loss from Immunosuppressants: Causes and What You Can Do
6 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Hair loss from immunosuppressants is common, especially with drugs like tacrolimus. Learn why it happens, which medications cause it, and proven ways to manage it without risking your health.

Muscle Aches from Statins: What Really Helps and What to Avoid

Muscle Aches from Statins: What Really Helps and What to Avoid
5 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Muscle aches from statins are common but often misunderstood. Learn what's really causing the pain, how to tell if it's serious, and what actually works to manage it without risking your heart health.

Pharmacy Workflow and Error Prevention Systems Explained

Pharmacy Workflow and Error Prevention Systems Explained
4 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Pharmacy workflow and error prevention systems use automation, barcode scanning, and EHR integration to cut medication errors by up to 90%. Learn how these tools make pharmacies safer, faster, and more accurate for patients and staff.

High-Dose Statins After Stroke: What You Need to Know About Benefits and Risks

High-Dose Statins After Stroke: What You Need to Know About Benefits and Risks
4 December 2025 Shaun Franks

High-dose statins after stroke can reduce recurrent stroke risk by 16%, but increase brain bleeding risk. Learn who benefits, who should avoid them, and what to do if you have side effects.

Post-Transplant Infections: How to Prevent, Vaccinate, and Monitor After Kidney Transplant

Post-Transplant Infections: How to Prevent, Vaccinate, and Monitor After Kidney Transplant
3 December 2025 Shaun Franks

After a kidney transplant, infections are a major threat-but preventable. Learn how vaccines, antiviral meds, daily habits, and monitoring can protect your new organ and save your life.

International Perspectives on NTI Generics: Regulatory Approaches Compared

International Perspectives on NTI Generics: Regulatory Approaches Compared
2 December 2025 Shaun Franks

NTI generics require stricter regulation than regular generics due to their narrow safety margin. This article compares how the FDA, EMA, Canada, and Japan handle approval, bioequivalence, and substitution rules for drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine.

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors: How to Manage Gas, Bloating, and Diarrhea Side Effects

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors: How to Manage Gas, Bloating, and Diarrhea Side Effects
1 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors like acarbose help control post-meal blood sugar but often cause gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Learn how to manage these side effects and when to consider alternatives.

Celiac Disease and Liver Abnormalities: How Gluten Triggers Liver Issues

Celiac Disease and Liver Abnormalities: How Gluten Triggers Liver Issues
1 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Celiac disease can cause elevated liver enzymes and fatty liver, often before gut symptoms appear. A strict gluten-free diet reverses most liver abnormalities in 12-18 months, but processed gluten-free foods may worsen fatty liver. Screening is key for early intervention.

Fluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risks

Fluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risks
1 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin carry a serious risk of tendon rupture, especially in older adults and those on steroids. Learn the signs, who's most at risk, and what to do if you're prescribed one.

Acitretin and Tattoos: What You Need to Know

Acitretin and Tattoos: What You Need to Know
1 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Acitretin affects skin healing, making tattoos risky. Learn why you must wait two years after stopping the medication before getting inked-and what happens if you don't.

Drug Nomenclature: Chemical, Generic, and Brand Names Explained

Drug Nomenclature: Chemical, Generic, and Brand Names Explained
29 November 2025 Shaun Franks

Learn how drugs get their chemical, generic, and brand names-and why these naming systems exist to prevent dangerous medication errors. Understand what each name means and how to use them safely.

Cold Sores vs. Pimples: How to Tell Them Apart and Treat Them Right

Cold Sores vs. Pimples: How to Tell Them Apart and Treat Them Right
28 November 2025 Shaun Franks

Learn how to tell cold sores and pimples apart based on symptoms, location, and causes. Get the right treatment for each and avoid spreading infection or making breakouts worse.