Learn how daily peak flow monitoring helps you catch asthma flare-ups before they happen. Understand your personal best, interpret green-yellow-red zones, and avoid common tracking mistakes with proven, step-by-step guidance.
Know the signs of blood thinner overdose and internal bleeding. Learn what to do immediately, how hospitals treat it, and how to prevent it from happening again.
Black box warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs, signaling serious or life-threatening risks. Learn what they mean, which common medications carry them, and how to stay safe without stopping treatment.
Learn how to prevent dangerous medication errors by communicating clearly with multiple healthcare providers. Get practical steps to track your meds, work with your pharmacist, and ensure all your doctors are on the same page.
Generic drug shortages are caused by fragile manufacturing systems, global supply chain risks, and broken economics. Over 60% of shortages stem from production failures, with most active ingredients coming from just two countries. Low profits discourage investment, leaving no safety net when things go wrong.
Barcode scanning in pharmacies prevents deadly medication errors by verifying the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time. Used in 78% of U.S. hospitals, it cuts errors by up to 93%-but only if used correctly.
Learn how to report a medication error to your provider or the FDA - step by step. Know your rights, the best reporting channels, and how your report can prevent harm to others.
Calcitonin may help speed up fracture healing in older adults with osteoporosis by reducing bone breakdown. Evidence is mixed, but early use after injury shows promise. It's not a first-line treatment anymore, but can be useful in specific cases.
Fish oil and aspirin both affect blood clotting, but combining them at standard doses doesn't significantly raise bleeding risk. Learn what the science really says and when to be cautious.
Ranitidine was once a top treatment for gastritis, but it was pulled from the market due to cancer risks. Learn what to use now - and how to truly heal stomach inflammation.
