Archive: 2026/01

Child and Adolescent Depression: How Family Therapy and Medications Work Together
Gina Lizet Jan, 23 2026

Child and Adolescent Depression: How Family Therapy and Medications Work Together

Family therapy and SSRIs like fluoxetine and escitalopram are the most effective treatments for child and adolescent depression. Combined, they reduce symptoms faster and lower suicide risk. Learn how they work, when to use each, and what families need to know.

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Wound Care Basics: How to Clean, Dress, and Prevent Scars Properly
Kevin Richter Jan, 21 2026

Wound Care Basics: How to Clean, Dress, and Prevent Scars Properly

Learn how to clean wounds properly, choose the right dressings, and prevent scars using science-backed methods. Avoid common mistakes that delay healing and increase infection risk.

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Authorized Generics vs Brand Drugs: What You Need to Know About Identical Medications
Gina Lizet Jan, 19 2026

Authorized Generics vs Brand Drugs: What You Need to Know About Identical Medications

Authorized generics are the exact same drugs as brand-name medications, made by the same company with identical ingredients. Learn how they differ from regular generics, why they cost less, and when to ask for them at the pharmacy.

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What Each Part of Your Rx Medication Label Means for Patients
Kevin Richter Jan, 18 2026

What Each Part of Your Rx Medication Label Means for Patients

Understand every part of your prescription label-from your name to the expiration date-to avoid dangerous mistakes. Learn what each section means and how to use it for safer medication use.

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Manufacturing Transparency: How to Access FDA Inspection Records for Drug and Device Factories
Kevin Richter Jan, 15 2026

Manufacturing Transparency: How to Access FDA Inspection Records for Drug and Device Factories

Learn how FDA inspection records work, what manufacturers must disclose, and why transparency in drug and device production matters for public safety. Understand Form 483, CGMP rules, and how unannounced inspections are changing the game.

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Generic Patent Case Law: Landmark Court Decisions That Shape Drug Access
Kevin Richter Jan, 14 2026

Generic Patent Case Law: Landmark Court Decisions That Shape Drug Access

Landmark court decisions in generic patent law shape whether affordable drugs reach patients. Key rulings like Amgen v. Sanofi and Allergan v. Teva are redefining how patents are challenged and enforced in the pharmaceutical industry.

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How to Store Insulin and Biologics During Long Flights: A Practical Guide
Kevin Richter Jan, 13 2026

How to Store Insulin and Biologics During Long Flights: A Practical Guide

Learn how to safely store insulin and biologics during long flights with proven methods, temperature guidelines, and airline tips to avoid dangerous medication damage while traveling.

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Restless Legs and Akathisia from Medications: How to Tell Them Apart and What to Do
Kevin Richter Jan, 12 2026

Restless Legs and Akathisia from Medications: How to Tell Them Apart and What to Do

Akathisia and restless legs syndrome both cause leg restlessness but have different causes and treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, why misdiagnosis is dangerous, and what to do if you're on antipsychotics or other triggering medications.

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How to Use Compounded Medications for Children Safely
Gina Lizet Jan, 11 2026

How to Use Compounded Medications for Children Safely

Compounded medications for children can be lifesaving-but only if used safely. Learn how to verify dosing, choose accredited pharmacies, and avoid deadly errors with custom-formulated drugs.

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Acarbose and Miglitol: How to Manage Flatulence and GI Side Effects
Gina Lizet Jan, 10 2026

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

Learn how to manage gas, bloating, and GI side effects from acarbose and miglitol with proven dose titration, dietary tips, and OTC solutions that actually work-without quitting the medication.

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Blood Pressure Medications: Types, Side Effects, and Safety
Kevin Richter Jan, 9 2026

Blood Pressure Medications: Types, Side Effects, and Safety

Learn the most common blood pressure medications, their side effects, and safety tips. Understand why certain drugs are chosen based on your health and how to avoid dangerous interactions.

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ACE Inhibitor Angioedema: How to Recognize Swelling as a Drug Reaction
Kevin Richter Jan, 6 2026

ACE Inhibitor Angioedema: How to Recognize Swelling as a Drug Reaction

ACE inhibitor angioedema is a dangerous, often misdiagnosed drug reaction causing sudden facial or throat swelling. Unlike allergies, it doesn't respond to epinephrine or antihistamines. Learn how to recognize it, what actually works, and why stopping the drug is the only cure.

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