Author: Finnegan O'Sullivan
Alcohol and Prescription Drugs: Dangerous Interaction Effects
Mixing alcohol with prescription drugs like opioids, benzodiazepines, or acetaminophen can cause deadly side effects-even with just one drink. Learn which meds are most dangerous, who's at highest risk, and how to stay safe.
Fall Risk in Older Adults: Medications That Increase Injury Potential
Many older adults fall because of medications they’re taking-often without knowing it. Learn which drugs raise fall risk the most and how to reduce danger without giving up needed treatment.
Thyroid Excess and Deficiency from Medication Misuse: Risks, Signs, and Real Consequences
Thyroid medication misuse - whether from taking too much, too little, or without a prescription - can cause dangerous hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Learn the real risks, hidden signs, and how to stay safe.
Supply Chain Problems: Distribution Risks for Generic Drugs
Generic drug shortages are at record levels due to overseas manufacturing, thin profit margins, and lack of backup suppliers. Learn why life-saving medications keep disappearing and what’s being done to fix it.
Otosclerosis: What It Is, How It Affects Hearing, and What You Can Do
Otosclerosis is a common cause of hearing loss in adults under 50, caused by abnormal bone growth in the middle ear. Learn how it affects hearing, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments-like hearing aids and stapedotomy-can restore your hearing.
How to Report Adverse Drug Reactions to FDA MedWatch
Learn how to report adverse drug reactions to the FDA's MedWatch system. Understand what counts as reportable, how to file a form, and why your report matters for drug safety.
Brain MRI Basics: Understanding Common Neurological Findings
Understand the most common brain MRI findings, how sequences like FLAIR and DWI work, and what radiologists look for when diagnosing neurological conditions. Learn what’s normal, what’s serious, and when MRI might not be needed.
Healthcare Communication Training: How Institutional Education Programs Improve Patient Outcomes
Institutional healthcare communication programs are transforming patient safety by teaching clinicians how to talk effectively-reducing errors, improving satisfaction, and saving lives. Learn how these evidence-based trainings work and which ones actually make a difference.
QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk
QT prolongation can trigger life-threatening heart rhythms. Learn which common medications raise this risk, who's most vulnerable, and how doctors prevent dangerous outcomes with ECG monitoring and risk checks.
QD vs. QID: How Prescription Abbreviations Cause Dangerous Medication Errors and How to Stop Them
QD and QID are dangerous medical abbreviations that cause deadly dosing errors. Learn why they're still used, how they confuse patients and providers, and the simple, proven way to prevent mistakes.
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