Author: Gareth Windham - Page 2

6
Dec
Thiazide Diuretics and Gout: What You Need to Know About Uric Acid Risks
Medications

Thiazide Diuretics and Gout: What You Need to Know About Uric Acid Risks

Thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide are effective for high blood pressure but can raise uric acid levels and trigger gout. Learn who’s at risk, how to spot it early, and safer alternatives.

Gareth Windham
5
Dec
Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Market Protection for Drugs Without Changing Patents
Pharmacy

Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Market Protection for Drugs Without Changing Patents

Pediatric exclusivity gives drugmakers six extra months of market protection after completing FDA-requested pediatric studies. It doesn't extend patents-it blocks generic approval. Here's how it works, who benefits, and why it matters.

Gareth Windham
1
Dec
How to Evaluate Overseas vs. Domestic Generic Manufacturing
Health Medicine

How to Evaluate Overseas vs. Domestic Generic Manufacturing

Choosing between overseas and domestic manufacturing for generic drugs involves more than cost. Speed, quality control, IP protection, and supply chain resilience matter just as much. Here’s how to make the right call.

Gareth Windham
1
Dec
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS): Symptoms, Causes, and What to Do
Health Medicine

Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS): Symptoms, Causes, and What to Do

DRESS syndrome is a rare but deadly drug reaction causing fever, rash, organ damage, and high eosinophils. Know the signs, stop the drug fast, and save your life.

Gareth Windham
28
Nov
Opioids in Liver Disease: How Impaired Metabolism Increases Risk of Toxicity
Pharmacy

Opioids in Liver Disease: How Impaired Metabolism Increases Risk of Toxicity

Opioids can become dangerously toxic in liver disease due to impaired metabolism. Learn how morphine, oxycodone, and other opioids accumulate, the risks involved, and safer alternatives for pain management.

Gareth Windham
26
Nov
Quality Assurance Concerns: Fears About Manufacturing in 2025
Environmental Science

Quality Assurance Concerns: Fears About Manufacturing in 2025

In 2025, quality assurance in manufacturing is no longer optional-it's a survival tool. Rising costs, skills gaps, and tech fragmentation are creating real fears on the factory floor. Here’s what’s working, what’s failing, and how to fix it.

Gareth Windham
24
Nov
Healthcare Communication Training: How Institutional Education Programs Improve Patient Outcomes
Health Medicine

Healthcare Communication Training: How Institutional Education Programs Improve Patient Outcomes

Institutional healthcare communication programs use evidence-based training to reduce errors, improve patient satisfaction, and save lives. Learn how top hospitals teach doctors, nurses, and staff to communicate effectively - and why it works.

Gareth Windham
20
Nov
Low Back Pain: How to Spot Red Flags, When to Get Imaging, and What Exercises Actually Work
Health Medicine

Low Back Pain: How to Spot Red Flags, When to Get Imaging, and What Exercises Actually Work

Learn how to identify dangerous signs in low back pain, when imaging is truly needed, and which exercises actually reduce pain and prevent recurrence-backed by the latest medical guidelines.

Gareth Windham
19
Nov
Opioids and Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare but Life-Threatening Side Effect You Need to Know
Medications

Opioids and Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare but Life-Threatening Side Effect You Need to Know

Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but life-threatening side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses the body's stress response and can lead to fatal adrenal crisis if undiagnosed. Learn who’s at risk and what to ask your doctor.

Gareth Windham
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