Author: Gideon Seamark - Page 2
Peanut Allergy Prevention: When and How to Introduce Peanuts to Infants
Early peanut introduction can prevent peanut allergy in infants, especially those at high risk. Learn the science behind NIAID guidelines, safe ways to introduce peanut, and why waiting does more harm than good.
How to Use Secure Messaging to Ask Medication Questions
Learn how to safely and effectively use secure messaging to ask questions about your medications. Get step-by-step guidance, platform tips, and what to avoid to protect your health data.
How to Protect Controlled Medications from Theft When Traveling
Learn how to safely travel with controlled medications without risking theft, legal trouble, or loss. Essential tips for TSA rules, international borders, secure storage, and what to do if your meds are stolen.
Probiotics and Antibiotics: How to Space Dosing for Effectiveness
Learn how to space probiotics and antibiotics correctly to prevent diarrhea and protect your gut. Discover the best strains, doses, and timing rules backed by clinical research.
Priority vs Standard Review: How FDA Prioritizes Generic Drug Applications
Learn how the FDA decides which generic drug applications get fast-tracked with priority review versus standard review. Understand the criteria, timelines, and new U.S. manufacturing incentives that shape generic drug access.
Prostate Cancer Screening: Understanding PSA Tests, Biopsies, and Realistic Treatment Options
Prostate cancer screening with PSA testing is common but often misleading. Learn how PSA levels work, when biopsies are truly needed, and why not every cancer requires immediate treatment. Make informed choices based on real data, not fear.
How to Store Medications to Extend Their Shelf Life Safely
Learn how to store medications properly to extend their shelf life safely. Discover which drugs last beyond expiration, what conditions matter most, and what to avoid to keep your meds effective and safe.
Otitis Externa: Swimmer’s Ear Causes and Drops That Actually Work
Learn what causes swimmer’s ear, which ear drops actually work for bacterial and fungal infections, how to use them correctly, and how to prevent recurrence. Evidence-based treatment guide for mild to severe cases.
How the FDA Ensures Generic Drug Safety Through Manufacturing Oversight
The FDA ensures generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand-name versions through strict bioequivalence testing, mandatory manufacturing standards, and ongoing inspections-both domestic and international. Every step is monitored to protect public health.
Opioid-Induced Constipation: How to Prevent It and What Prescriptions Actually Work
Opioid-induced constipation affects up to 95% of chronic opioid users and doesn't respond to standard treatments. Learn what actually works-from first-line laxatives to prescription PAMORAs-and how to avoid common mistakes like high-fiber diets that make it worse.
Antibiotic Interactions with Birth Control Pills: What’s Proven
Only rifampin has proven interaction with birth control pills. Most antibiotics-including amoxicillin and doxycycline-do not reduce effectiveness. Learn what the latest evidence says and how to avoid unnecessary backup methods.
Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome: What It Is, How to Recognize It, and How to Manage It Safely
Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome causes real physical symptoms when stopping medication. Learn how to recognize withdrawal signs, why tapering matters, and how to stop safely without misdiagnosis or prolonged suffering.
