Infant Medication Safety: Drops, Concentrations, and Dosage
Infant medication safety requires precise dosing based on weight, not age. Learn how to avoid deadly errors with liquid drops, concentrations, and the right measuring tools.
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Patient Decision Aids: How They Improve Medication Safety and Reduce Errors
Patient decision aids improve medication safety by helping patients understand treatment options, reduce uncertainty, and make choices aligned with their values-leading to better adherence and fewer errors.
Gout Medications: Allopurinol and Azathioprine Interaction Risks
Allopurinol and azathioprine can cause life-threatening bone marrow suppression when taken together. Learn why this interaction happens, who's at risk, and what safer alternatives exist for gout and IBD patients.
Diverticulitis: What It Is, How It’s Treated, and What Really Works
Diverticulitis is inflamed pouches in the colon that cause severe abdominal pain, fever, and digestive issues. Learn how it's diagnosed, when antibiotics are needed, what to eat, and how to prevent future attacks.
Parkinson’s Disease and Antipsychotics: How Certain Medications Worsen Motor Symptoms
Certain antipsychotics worsen motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease by blocking dopamine. Clozapine and quetiapine are safer options, while haloperidol and risperidone should be avoided. Non-drug strategies often work first.
Fever Medication for Kids: Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen Safety Guide
Learn the safe, evidence-based differences between acetaminophen and ibuprofen for kids with fever. Discover correct dosing by weight, when to use each, and what to avoid to keep your child safe.
Huntington’s Disease: Understanding Genetics, Chorea, and Care Planning
Huntington’s disease is a genetic neurodegenerative disorder causing chorea, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms. Learn how genetics drive progression, why chorea isn’t the only symptom, and how early care planning can extend life and improve quality.
Renal Dosing of Antibiotics: How to Avoid Toxicity in Kidney Disease
Renal dosing of antibiotics is critical in kidney disease to prevent toxicity and treatment failure. Learn how to adjust doses using CrCl, avoid common errors, and manage acute vs. chronic kidney injury safely.
Shingles Vaccine: Who Should Get It and When
Shingrix is the only shingles vaccine available today and is recommended for adults 50 and older, as well as those 19+ with weakened immune systems. It's over 90% effective at preventing shingles and long-term nerve pain.
Fentanyl in Counterfeit Pills: Overdose Risks and How to Stay Safe
Fentanyl in counterfeit pills is killing people who think they're taking safe medication. Learn how these fake pills work, why they're so deadly, and what you can do to prevent overdose - from test strips to Narcan.