Author: Ken Davis - Page 2
Antipsychotics and Metabolic Risks: What You Need to Monitor
Antipsychotics can cause serious metabolic risks like weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how to monitor your health, and what to do if side effects appear.
Sleep Medications and Sedatives in Seniors: Safer Sleep Strategies
Most sleep meds for seniors increase fall and dementia risk. Learn safer alternatives like CBT-I, low-dose doxepin, and ramelteon-and how to stop risky prescriptions safely.
Hepatitis A: What It Is, How to Prevent It, and How Long Recovery Takes
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection that causes fatigue, jaundice, and nausea but rarely leads to long-term damage. Learn how it spreads, how long recovery takes, and how to prevent it with the vaccine.
Sleep Medications: Safety Risks, Dependence, and Proven Alternatives
Sleep medications offer quick relief for insomnia but carry serious risks including dependence, next-day impairment, and increased fall risk. Learn why CBT-I and behavioral strategies are safer, more effective long-term solutions.
Women’s Heart Disease: Unique Symptoms and Risk Management
Heart disease is the top killer of women, yet symptoms like fatigue, jaw pain, and nausea are often missed. Learn the unique warning signs, why diagnosis fails, and what women can do to protect their hearts.
Healthcare Communication Training: What Institutional Generic Education Programs Really Do
Institutional healthcare communication programs use evidence-based training to reduce errors, improve patient satisfaction, and cut malpractice claims. Learn how these programs work, who benefits, and why they're becoming essential in modern care.
How Malaria and Waterborne Diseases Are Connected
Malaria and waterborne diseases like cholera and dysentery are linked through poor water management. Standing water breeds mosquitoes and carries germs. Fixing water infrastructure helps fight both.
How Patients Can Prevent Medication Errors and Stay Safe
Patients play a vital role in preventing medication errors. Learn how knowing your drugs, asking questions, and speaking up can reduce harm and save lives.
Medications Safe During Pregnancy: A Complete Patient List
A clear, evidence-based guide to medications safe during pregnancy, covering OTC pain relievers, allergy meds, cold remedies, and nausea treatments - with dosage limits, trimester warnings, and what to avoid.
How to Confirm Pharmacist Notes and Counseling Points After Prescription Pickup
Learn how to confirm pharmacist counseling notes after picking up your prescription. Get step-by-step guidance for CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and independent pharmacies to ensure you understand your meds and avoid dangerous errors.
IBS-Mixed: How to Manage Alternating Constipation and Diarrhea
IBS-Mixed causes alternating constipation and diarrhea, making it one of the hardest IBS types to manage. Learn how diet, stress control, and targeted meds can bring relief without worsening symptoms.
Pharmacy Sourcing Requirements: Legitimate Drug Procurement Standards to Prevent Counterfeit Drugs
Learn the legal and operational standards pharmacies must follow to source drugs legitimately and prevent counterfeit medications from entering the supply chain. Essential for pharmacists, hospital administrators, and compliance officers.
