Author: Ian Skaife - Page 2

Keeping an accurate medication list prevents dangerous drug interactions and saves lives. Learn what to include, how to update it, and which tools actually work - from paper lists to apps and EHRs.

Health systems are tackling severe staffing shortages with flexible scheduling, AI tools, virtual nursing, community partnerships, and financial incentives. Learn what’s working - and what’s not - in today’s crisis.

Learn how naloxone reverses opioid overdoses, recognize the signs of overdose, and store naloxone safely for quick access. Essential info for anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who does.

Learn how travel health clinics customize vaccines and medications for your trip, from malaria pills to yellow fever shots. Find out when to go, what to bring, and how to avoid common mistakes that leave travelers sick.

Estrogen can significantly affect warfarin levels, causing dangerous INR fluctuations. Learn how birth control, HRT, and genetics interact with blood thinners-and what to do to stay safe.

Learn how to manage hip pain from labral tears and arthritis without surgery. Discover practical activity modifications, what to avoid, and how to move smarter for lasting relief.

Biosimilars are far more complex to manufacture than generics because they're made from living cells. Learn why copying biologics requires advanced science, strict regulation, and massive investment.

Learn how to lock up medications safely to protect children and pets from accidental poisoning. Discover the real storage rules, common mistakes, and simple solutions that actually work.

St. John's Wort can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, antidepressants, transplant drugs, and more. Learn which medications it interacts with, why the risks are often overlooked, and what safer alternatives exist.

Patent exclusivity and market exclusivity are two different systems that protect drugs in the U.S. One comes from the patent office, the other from the FDA. Understanding the difference helps explain why some drugs stay expensive long after patents expire.