Archive: 2025/12 - Page 2

Learn how to use the FDA Drug Shortage Database to check if your medication is in short supply, understand why it's unavailable, and find alternatives. Official, free, and updated daily.

QT prolongation from medications can cause sudden cardiac death. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, who’s most vulnerable, and how to prevent deadly arrhythmias with simple checks and monitoring.

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is aggressive and lacks standard hormone or HER2 therapies. Learn how immunotherapy, PARP inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates, and personalized vaccines are transforming treatment in 2025.

Estrogen can raise or lower your INR when you're on warfarin, increasing bleeding or clotting risks. Learn how birth control, HRT, and genetics affect your blood thinner, and what steps to take to stay safe.

CBT for chronic pain helps manage persistent pain by changing how you think and respond to it. Evidence shows it reduces depression, improves function, and lowers opioid use-even when pain doesn't fully disappear.

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are linked autoimmune conditions affecting skin and joints. Learn how they develop, how they're diagnosed, and what treatments can stop joint damage before it's too late.

Learn which foods to avoid when taking MAOI antidepressants to prevent dangerous blood pressure spikes. Includes safe food lists, modern alternatives like Emsam, and emergency steps.

Medication dosing isn't one-size-fits-all. Age, weight, and kidney function all change how your body handles drugs. Learn why adjusting doses matters-and how to make sure you're getting the right amount.

Low-dose CT screening can cut lung cancer deaths by 20% - but only if you're eligible. Learn who qualifies, what results mean, and how to get screened.

Learn how to safely store OTC medicines at home to prevent accidental poisoning, teen misuse, and expired drug risks. Step-by-step guide for families with kids and teens.

Medication-induced acute interstitial nephritis is a hidden cause of kidney damage. Learn the real signs, top drugs that trigger it, and what to do before permanent injury occurs.