Author: Martin Kelly
How to Safely Transfer Prescriptions and Keep Label Accuracy
Learn how to safely transfer prescriptions and avoid deadly labeling errors. Understand the DEA’s 2023 rules, label requirements for controlled substances, and why even small mistakes can cost lives.
Bronchiectasis: Managing Chronic Cough, Sputum Clearance, and Antibiotics
Bronchiectasis causes chronic cough and mucus buildup that can lead to lung damage. Daily airway clearance, proper hydration, and smart antibiotic use are key to slowing progression and improving quality of life.
Bioequivalent Medications: What the Term Really Means
Bioequivalent medications are generic drugs proven to work the same as brand-name versions in your body. Learn how the FDA tests them, why they’re safe, and when you should pay attention to differences.
Chronic Hepatitis C: How Modern Antivirals Cure the Virus and Protect the Liver
Chronic hepatitis C is now curable in over 95% of cases with simple oral antivirals. These modern treatments clear the virus, halt liver damage, and allow the liver to heal-transforming a once-deadly disease into a manageable condition.
Sensitive Skin Care: Fragrance-Free Routines and How to Test Them
Fragrance-free skincare routines help sensitive skin by removing common irritants. Learn how to choose safe products, test them properly, and build a simple routine that reduces redness and irritation.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding Wrist Pain and Nerve Decompression
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes wrist pain and hand numbness due to median nerve compression. Learn what triggers it, how it's diagnosed, and the most effective treatments-from splinting to surgery-with real-world success rates and recovery timelines.
Celiac Disease and Liver Abnormalities: What Links Them
Celiac disease can cause elevated liver enzymes and fatty liver due to autoimmune reactions and gut damage. The good news? A strict gluten-free diet often reverses these issues within a year.
Kava and Liver Health: Safety with Other Medications
Kava may help with anxiety, but it can cause serious liver damage-especially when taken with medications. Learn which drugs are dangerous to combine with kava and safer alternatives for stress relief.
Insurance Changes and Generic Switching: Navigating Formulary Updates in 2025
Understand how 2025 Medicare formulary updates are pushing generic and biosimilar switches, what drugs are being removed, how to protect your coverage, and what to do if your medication changes unexpectedly.
Rationing Medications: How Ethical Decisions Are Made During Drug Shortages
When life-saving drugs run out, hospitals must make impossible choices. Learn how ethical frameworks guide rationing decisions during drug shortages, who gets priority, and why transparency saves lives.