Archive: 2025/11 - Page 2

19
Nov
Sleep Problems and Insomnia Caused by Medications: Practical Tips
Medications

Sleep Problems and Insomnia Caused by Medications: Practical Tips

Many common medications cause insomnia without warning. Learn which drugs disrupt sleep, why they do it, and how to fix it with simple timing changes, safer alternatives, and proven non-drug strategies - without quitting your prescriptions.

Caden Aldridge
19
Nov
Clinical Trial Eligibility: How Biomarkers and Inclusion Criteria Shape Cancer Treatment
Health Medicine

Clinical Trial Eligibility: How Biomarkers and Inclusion Criteria Shape Cancer Treatment

Biomarkers and inclusion criteria are transforming cancer clinical trials by matching patients to treatments based on their tumor biology. Learn how these tools improve success rates, the challenges in access and testing, and what patients need to know.

Caden Aldridge
18
Nov
How Atrial Fibrillation Increases Stroke Risk and What You Can Do
Health Medicine

How Atrial Fibrillation Increases Stroke Risk and What You Can Do

Atrial fibrillation increases stroke risk by five times due to blood clots forming in the heart. Learn how it happens, who's at risk, and how blood thinners and lifestyle changes can prevent strokes.

Caden Aldridge
17
Nov
How to Prevent Accidental Medication Poisoning in Kids and Toddlers
Parenting Child Health

How to Prevent Accidental Medication Poisoning in Kids and Toddlers

Accidental medicine poisoning in kids is common but preventable. Learn how to lock up meds, avoid dangerous mistakes, and what to do if your child swallows something they shouldn't.

Gareth Windham
17
Nov
Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: A Clear Comparison
Medications

Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: A Clear Comparison

Drug prices vary wildly across countries due to policy differences. The U.S. pays the most for brand-name meds but the least for generics. Countries like Japan and Australia use negotiation and price caps to keep costs down.

Caden Aldridge
17
Nov
Travel Letters for Controlled Medications: Airport and Customs Tips
Health Medicine

Travel Letters for Controlled Medications: Airport and Customs Tips

Learn how to travel safely with controlled medications using doctor’s letters, country-specific rules, and step-by-step documentation tips to avoid confiscation, delays, or arrest at airports and customs.

Gareth Windham
16
Nov
Restless Legs Syndrome: How Sleep Disruption and Dopaminergic Therapy Impact Daily Life
Health Medicine

Restless Legs Syndrome: How Sleep Disruption and Dopaminergic Therapy Impact Daily Life

Restless Legs Syndrome disrupts sleep through dopamine dysfunction and iron deficiency. Dopaminergic drugs offer quick relief but carry high risks of worsening symptoms and compulsive behaviors. Safer alternatives like alpha-2-delta ligands and iron therapy are now first-line for chronic cases.

Caden Aldridge
15
Nov
How to Interpret Beyond-Use Dates for Compounded Medications
Pharmacy

How to Interpret Beyond-Use Dates for Compounded Medications

Beyond-use dates for compounded medications aren't expiration dates - they're safety deadlines set by pharmacists based on science. Learn how they're determined, why they matter, and how to protect yourself from unsafe meds.

Gareth Windham
1
Nov
Compare Acamprol (Acamprosate) with Alternatives for Alcohol Dependence
Medications

Compare Acamprol (Acamprosate) with Alternatives for Alcohol Dependence

Compare Acamprol (acamprosate) with naltrexone, disulfiram, and topiramate for alcohol dependence. Learn which medication works best based on your needs, side effects, and recovery goals.

Gareth Windham