Archive: 2025/12
Medical Power of Attorney and Medication Decisions: Planning Ahead
A medical power of attorney lets you choose someone to make medication and treatment decisions for you if you can't speak. Learn how to set one up, who to pick, and why it prevents family conflicts and medical errors.
Measuring Your Medication Adherence: A Practical Checklist
Learn how to track your medication adherence with simple, proven methods like pill counting, refill tracking, and the MARS-5 questionnaire. No apps or gadgets needed.
Authorized Generics: How Brand Drug Companies Stay Competitive After Patent Expiration
Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold under a generic label, identical in formulation. They help drugmakers stay profitable after patent expiration while lowering prices - but they also complicate the generic market and confuse patients.
OTC Heartburn Medications: Antacids, H2 Blockers, and PPIs Explained
Learn how antacids, H2 blockers, and PPIs work for heartburn relief. Know when to use each, their risks, and how to avoid common mistakes with OTC heartburn meds.
Actigraphy and Wearables: Tracking Sleep at Home
Actigraphy uses wrist-worn devices to track sleep patterns at home, offering a realistic view of your sleep habits over days or weeks. It helps identify insomnia, jet lag, and circadian rhythm issues - but isn't a replacement for clinical sleep studies.
IBD and Pregnancy: Safe Medications and What You Need to Know for a Healthy Baby
Learn which IBD medications are safe during pregnancy and how to manage your condition for the healthiest outcome for you and your baby. Evidence-based guidance for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
How to Manage Antibiotic Side Effects Without Stopping Your Course
Learn how to manage common antibiotic side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and sun sensitivity so you can finish your full course - without risking antibiotic resistance or dangerous complications.
Inhaler Technique: Step-by-Step Guide to Ensure Proper Drug Delivery for Asthma and COPD
Learn the correct way to use your inhaler so medicine reaches your lungs, not your throat. Follow these 8 simple steps to get full benefit from your asthma or COPD medication and avoid dangerous side effects.
How Governments Control Generic Drug Prices Without Direct Price Caps
Generic drugs cost pennies because the government doesn’t set prices-it creates competition. Learn how policies like Hatch-Waxman and FDA fast-tracking keep generics affordable without price controls.
Common Pharmacy Dispensing Errors and How to Prevent Them
Discover the most common pharmacy dispensing errors, why they happen, and how patients and pharmacists can prevent them. Learn proven strategies to avoid dangerous medication mistakes.
Medication Storage and Disposal: How to Safely Handle Prescriptions at Home and Beyond
Learn how to safely store and dispose of prescription medications to protect your family, prevent misuse, and protect the environment. Follow FDA and EPA guidelines for home and facility disposal.
Medication Timers and Apps: Best Tools to Stay on Track with Your Pills
Medication timers and apps help people take their pills on time, reducing missed doses and improving health outcomes. Learn how the best apps work, which ones to choose, and why they beat pill organizers and text reminders.
