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Future Anti-Counterfeit Technologies: How New Innovations Are Stopping Fake Drugs
Discover how cutting-edge technologies like NFC, blockchain, and AI are transforming the fight against fake drugs. From serialization to forensic markers, learn what’s working-and what’s failing-in the global battle to stop counterfeit medicines.
Hearing Conservation Programs: Workplace Requirements and Testing
Hearing conservation programs are legally required in noisy workplaces to prevent permanent hearing loss. Learn the five core requirements under OSHA, how audiometric testing works, and why most programs fail - and how to fix them.
How to Read Prescription Labels to Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions
Learn how to read prescription labels to spot dangerous drug interactions. Understand FDA-required sections, avoid OTC and supplement risks, and use simple steps to protect your health.
Morning Coffee and Levothyroxine: How to Space Them for Maximum Absorption
Drinking coffee too soon after taking levothyroxine can cut absorption by over half. Learn how to space your coffee and thyroid medication for better results, plus alternatives like liquid formulations that let you drink coffee without delay.
Meniere’s Disease: Managing Inner Ear Fluid and Reducing Symptoms
Meniere’s disease causes vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus due to inner ear fluid buildup. Learn how sodium restriction, diuretics, steroids, and new immune therapies can manage symptoms and slow progression.
How to Monitor Kidney Function for Safe Senior Dosing
Learn how to accurately monitor kidney function in seniors to prevent dangerous medication overdoses. Discover which eGFR equations work best for older adults and how to avoid common dosing errors.
Foreign Manufacturing of Generics: FDA Oversight and Standards in 2025
The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of foreign generic drug factories to ensure safety. With 80% of active ingredients made overseas, stricter oversight aims to close long-standing gaps in quality control and protect U.S. patients.
Annual Medication Review with a Pharmacist: How It Reduces Side Effects
An annual medication review with a pharmacist helps cut dangerous side effects by identifying unnecessary drugs, dangerous interactions, and incorrect dosing. It's a free, easy step for anyone on multiple medications.
Daptomycin Muscle Toxicity: What You Need to Know About CK Monitoring and Symptoms
Daptomycin is effective against resistant infections but can cause muscle damage. Learn the symptoms, CK monitoring guidelines, and who’s at highest risk to avoid serious side effects.
Stimulants and Cardiac Arrhythmias: How to Assess Risk and Find Safer Alternatives
Stimulants for ADHD can raise heart rate and blood pressure, increasing arrhythmia risk in some. Learn who’s most at risk, how doctors assess heart health, and what non-stimulant alternatives work when safety is a concern.