Author: Lydia Penhaligon - Page 2
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19 Jan
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18 Jan
How Medications Cross the Placenta and Affect the Fetus
Medications don't just stay in the mother's body - they cross the placenta and reach the fetus. Learn how drug properties, placental transporters, and gestational timing affect fetal exposure and risk. -
17 Jan
Bacterial Skin Infections: Impetigo, Cellulitis, and Antibiotics Explained
Impetigo and cellulitis are common bacterial skin infections with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, which antibiotics actually work, and when to seek urgent care. -
16 Jan
Cirrhosis Nutrition: How to Get Enough Protein to Preserve Muscle and Improve Survival
Learn how proper protein intake prevents muscle loss in cirrhosis, improves survival, and corrects outdated dietary myths. Get science-backed guidelines on protein amounts, sources, meal timing, and supplements. -
15 Jan
How to Report Adverse Events to the FDA for Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to report adverse drug reactions to the FDA through MedWatch. Step-by-step guide for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to help improve medication safety. -
13 Jan
Gastritis and H. pylori Treatment: What You Need to Know Now
Gastritis is stomach lining inflammation, often caused by H. pylori bacteria. Learn how it’s diagnosed, treated with antibiotics, and why ignoring it risks ulcers or cancer. Know the symptoms, treatment options, and what to do next. -
12 Jan
Echinacea and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know About the Risk
Echinacea may boost your immune system, but if you're on immunosuppressants, it could interfere with your medication and lead to serious health risks. Learn why doctors advise avoiding it entirely. -
9 Jan
How to Measure Children’s Medication Doses Correctly at Home
Learn how to measure children's medication doses accurately at home using milliliters, oral syringes, and weight-based calculations to prevent dangerous dosing errors. Essential guide for parents. -
7 Jan
How to Check for Allergens and Inactive Ingredients on Prescription and Food Labels
Learn how to read food and prescription labels to spot hidden allergens like milk, soy, and sesame-and why inactive ingredients in medications can be just as dangerous. Essential reading for anyone with allergies. -
6 Jan
Evergreening: How Pharma Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs
Evergreening lets pharmaceutical companies extend patent life with minor drug changes, blocking generics and keeping prices high. Learn how tactics like product hopping and patent thickets delay affordable alternatives and what’s being done to stop them. -
5 Jan
Post-Concussion Syndrome: What to Expect and How to Recover
Post-concussion syndrome can last months after a mild brain injury. Learn the real recovery timelines, what treatments actually work, and how to avoid common mistakes that delay healing. -
4 Jan
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: How It's Diagnosed and Treated with Desensitization
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) causes chronic sinus polyps, asthma, and dangerous reactions to NSAIDs. Diagnosis requires a detailed history and sometimes an aspirin challenge. Aspirin desensitization after sinus surgery is the most effective long-term treatment.
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