Biologics treat autoimmune diseases effectively but increase infection risk. Learn the essential screening, vaccination, and safety steps to protect yourself before starting treatment.
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Patient and provider labels for health conditions often don't match, leading to confusion, missed care, and medication errors. Learn how medical terminology creates gaps-and what you can do to close them.
Pterygium is a sun-induced eye growth that can blur vision and irritate the eye. Learn how UV exposure causes it, what surgical options are available today, and how to prevent it before it starts.
Basal-bolus insulin therapy offers precise blood sugar control for type 1 and advanced type 2 diabetes by combining long-acting and rapid-acting insulin. Learn how to calculate doses, adjust for meals and highs, and manage the regimen effectively.
Pediatric sleep apnea is often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Adenotonsillectomy is the first-line treatment, but CPAP is used when surgery isn't an option or fails. Learn how these treatments work and what parents should watch for.
Eccentric training is the most effective, evidence-based treatment for tendinopathy. Learn how to do it right, why injections often fail, and how to avoid the common mistakes that stop people from recovering.
Non-English speakers face dangerous risks when prescription labels aren't translated clearly. Learn how to get accurate medication instructions, what pharmacies are required to provide, and what works best to prevent deadly errors.
Learn the 8 essential steps for using a metered-dose inhaler correctly to ensure medication reaches your lungs. Fix common mistakes that reduce effectiveness and increase side effects like oral thrush.
Learn how to manage hypoparathyroidism with calcium and vitamin D supplements, diet, and monitoring to prevent complications like kidney stones and nerve issues. Expert-backed dosing and real-life tips for long-term control.
Medications don't just stay in the mother's body-they cross the placenta and can affect the developing fetus. Learn how drugs move through this complex barrier, which ones are most risky, and what's being done to improve safety.