Archive: 2026/01

Fall Risk in Older Adults on Sedating Antihistamines: What You Need to Know and How to Stay Safe

Sedating antihistamines like Benadryl increase fall risk in older adults by impairing balance and coordination. Learn why they're dangerous, safer alternatives, and proven prevention strategies to protect seniors from injury.

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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About INR Elevation

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can cause dangerous INR spikes in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn how this interaction works, who’s most at risk, and what to do if your INR rises.

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Serum Sickness-Like Reactions to Antibiotics: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know

Serum sickness-like reactions to antibiotics like cefaclor are often mistaken for true allergies, leading to unnecessary antibiotic restrictions. Learn the signs, differences, and how to avoid lifelong mislabeling in children.

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Herbal Supplements in Pregnancy: What’s Safe and What’s Not

Herbal supplements in pregnancy are widely used but poorly studied. Ginger is the only one with strong safety evidence. Most others, like raspberry leaf and chamomile, carry unknown risks. Always talk to your provider before taking anything.

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Wholesale Economics: How Generic Drug Distribution and Pricing Really Work

Generic drugs cost less to make but generate higher profits for wholesalers due to market control, tiered pricing, and supply shortages. Learn how the system works-and who really benefits.

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Sirolimus and Wound Healing: When to Start After Surgery

Sirolimus can delay wound healing after surgery by blocking key repair processes. Learn when to start it, who’s at risk, and how to minimize complications with proper timing and patient care.

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Spinal Stenosis and Neurogenic Claudication: How to Recognize Symptoms and Choose the Right Treatment

Learn how neurogenic claudication from spinal stenosis causes leg pain when walking-and how to tell it apart from circulation problems. Discover conservative treatments, when surgery helps, and what patients really experience.

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Steroid-Induced Acne: Topical Treatments and Lifestyle Fixes That Actually Work

Steroid-induced acne appears as uniform red bumps on the chest and back after starting corticosteroids or anabolic steroids. Unlike regular acne, it requires specific treatments like tretinoin and antifungal shampoos. Learn what works-and what makes it worse.

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Arrhythmia Procedures: Catheter Ablation and Device Therapy Explained

Catheter ablation and device therapy are proven treatments for arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation, offering better outcomes than medication alone. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and what’s new in 2026.

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Medicare Drug Coverage and Cost Assistance Options in 2025-2026

Medicare Part D now has a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket drug costs in 2025, eliminating the donut hole. Learn how Extra Help, insulin caps, and plan choices can lower your medication expenses.

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