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Nosebleeds Linked to Medications: Common Causes and How to Prevent Them
Nosebleeds can be a side effect of common medications like aspirin, NSAIDs, and blood thinners. Learn which drugs cause them, how to prevent them with simple habits, and when to seek medical help.
Understanding Risk-Benefit Statements in FDA Drug Labels: What Patients Need to Know
Learn how to read FDA drug labels to understand if a medication's benefits truly outweigh its risks. Clear explanations, real examples, and practical tips for patients.
Medications Safe During Pregnancy: A Complete Patient List
A clear, evidence-based list of medications safe during pregnancy, including dosages, trimester guidelines, and what to avoid. Covers acetaminophen, antihistamines, heartburn remedies, and more.
Frozen Shoulder: How to Recognize Adhesive Capsulitis and Use Mobilization Strategies to Regain Movement
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, causes painful stiffness in the shoulder joint. Learn how to identify the three stages, what treatments actually work, and how to safely use mobilization exercises to regain movement faster.
Medication Safety Statistics: What Patients Need to Know
Medication errors harm over 1.3 million Americans each year and cause thousands of deaths. Learn the real statistics, top risks like counterfeit drugs and IV errors, and what you can do to protect yourself.
How Culture Shapes What We Accept - Even When It’s Generic
Culture shapes what we accept - even when it's a simple app or medical tool. Learn how cultural values like hierarchy, trust, and group identity determine whether people use technology - and how to design for real adoption.
Palliative and Hospice Care: How to Balance Symptom Relief with Minimal Side Effects
Learn how palliative and hospice care balance symptom relief with minimal side effects using evidence-based strategies, non-medication tools, and family-centered approaches to ensure comfort and dignity in serious illness.
Teaching Kids About Generic Drugs: A Simple Guide for Parents and Educators
Teach kids the truth about generic drugs: they work just like brand-name ones but cost less. Simple, science-backed ways to explain medicine safety and value to children of all ages.
Antiplatelet Side Effects: Clopidogrel, Prasugrel, and Ticagrelor Compared
Compare side effects of clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor-the three main antiplatelet drugs used after heart attacks or stents. Learn which has the highest bleeding risk, why ticagrelor causes shortness of breath, and how genetics affect clopidogrel’s effectiveness.
Pediatric Antihistamine Dosing Errors: How to Prevent Dangerous Side Effects
Pediatric antihistamine dosing errors cause thousands of emergency visits each year. Learn how to avoid dangerous mistakes with Benadryl, Zyrtec, and Claritin by using weight-based dosing, oral syringes, and avoiding kitchen spoons.
Bupropion Side Effects: Insomnia, Anxiety, and Seizure Risk Explained
Bupropion helps with depression and smoking cessation but carries risks like insomnia, anxiety, and seizures. Learn how to manage side effects, who should avoid it, and what to do if symptoms arise.
Bipolar Depression vs. Unipolar Depression: Key Differences in Diagnosis and Treatment
Bipolar depression and unipolar depression look similar but require completely different treatments. Misdiagnosis can lead to dangerous side effects. Learn the key symptoms, treatment differences, and how to avoid common mistakes.
