Archive: 2025/11 - Page 2
Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medication Names That Cause Errors: Real Risks and How to Stop Them
Haig Sandavol Nov 20 8Look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medication names cause thousands of preventable errors each year. Learn which drugs are most confusing, why mistakes happen, and how hospitals and patients can stop them before they hurt someone.
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Food Labels and Allergies: Hidden Allergens and Safety in 2025
Haig Sandavol Nov 20 13In 2025, FDA rules changed how food labels reveal allergens. Hidden allergens like goat milk, sesame, and mollusks are now clearly labeled-or dangerously left out. Know what to look for to stay safe.
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Quality Control Testing: Step-by-Step Process in Generic Manufacturing QA
Haig Sandavol Nov 19 7Learn the 6 essential steps of quality control testing in manufacturing-from defining standards to taking corrective action. Reduce defects, cut costs, and stay compliant with proven QA practices.
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RSV Infections: Risks for Infants, Older Adults, and How to Prevent Them
Haig Sandavol Nov 19 13RSV is a leading cause of hospitalizations in infants and older adults. Learn the risks, symptoms, and latest prevention tools - including vaccines and antibodies - that can protect your loved ones this season.
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Blood Level Testing: When Clinicians Should Order NT-proBNP Tests
Haig Sandavol Nov 18 12NT-proBNP blood testing is a critical tool for ruling out heart failure in patients with shortness of breath. Learn when clinicians should order it, how to interpret results, and why it’s replacing older methods.
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MAO Inhibitors: Dangerous Interactions with Common Medications
Haig Sandavol Nov 16 12MAO inhibitors can be life-saving for treatment-resistant depression-but mixing them with common medications, supplements, or foods can cause deadly reactions like serotonin syndrome or hypertensive crisis. Know the risks.
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Teaching Children About Medication Safety at Home and School
Haig Sandavol Nov 16 8Teach children how to stay safe around medicines at home and school with age-appropriate rules, storage tips, and practical tools. Prevent accidental poisonings before they happen.
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Statins and Exercise-Induced Muscle Injury: Prevention Tips
Haig Sandavol Nov 13 10Learn how to exercise safely while taking statins. Discover science-backed tips to prevent muscle pain, which statins are gentler on muscles, and how to stay active without risking injury.
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How to Keep a Symptom Diary for Suspected Drug Reactions
Haig Sandavol Nov 11 10Keep a detailed symptom diary to track possible drug reactions. Record timing, dosage, symptoms, and triggers to help your doctor identify side effects faster and adjust your treatment safely.
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ADHD Treatment: Stimulants, Non-Stimulants, and Behavioral Strategies That Work
Haig Sandavol Nov 7 8ADHD treatment works best with a mix of stimulant or non-stimulant medication and behavioral strategies. Learn how each option works, their side effects, and how to combine them for lasting results.
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