Archive: 2025/12

GLP-1 Agonists and Gallbladder Disease: What Abdominal Pain Signs Mean for Patients
Iain French 23 December 2025 0 Comments

GLP-1 Agonists and Gallbladder Disease: What Abdominal Pain Signs Mean for Patients

GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy can increase gallbladder disease risk, especially with rapid weight loss. Learn the abdominal pain red flags - right upper quadrant pain, shoulder radiation, fatty-food triggers - and what to do if you experience them.

Vaping and Lung Health: What the Evidence Really Shows About E-Cigarette Risks
Iain French 22 December 2025 1 Comments

Vaping and Lung Health: What the Evidence Really Shows About E-Cigarette Risks

Vaping is not harmless. Evidence shows it causes lung inflammation, weakens immune defenses, increases COPD risk, and can lead to severe injuries like EVALI. Even if you've never smoked, vaping puts your lungs at risk.

Diabetic Neuropathy Pain: Effective Medications and Essential Foot Care
Iain French 21 December 2025 2 Comments

Diabetic Neuropathy Pain: Effective Medications and Essential Foot Care

Manage diabetic neuropathy pain with proven medications and daily foot care. Learn which drugs work best, what to avoid, and how to prevent foot ulcers and amputations.

Psoriasis Treatment Options: Plaque, Guttate, and Systemic Therapies in 2025
Iain French 18 December 2025 5 Comments

Psoriasis Treatment Options: Plaque, Guttate, and Systemic Therapies in 2025

Learn the latest psoriasis treatment options for plaque, guttate, and systemic forms in 2025. Discover how biologics, oral drugs, and targeted therapies are changing outcomes - with real data on efficacy, cost, and patient experiences.

Oral Chemotherapy: Adherence, Safety, and Side Effects Explained
Iain French 17 December 2025 9 Comments

Oral Chemotherapy: Adherence, Safety, and Side Effects Explained

Oral chemotherapy offers convenience but demands strict adherence and careful management. Learn how to take these cancer drugs safely, avoid dangerous interactions, manage side effects, and stay on track with proven strategies.

Statins in Women: What You Need to Know About Sex-Specific Side Effects
Iain French 16 December 2025 6 Comments

Statins in Women: What You Need to Know About Sex-Specific Side Effects

Women experience statin side effects differently than men-higher rates of muscle pain, increased diabetes risk, and lower adherence due to communication gaps. Learn why and what to do about it.

Informed Decision-Making: Choosing Between Generic and Brand Medications
Iain French 15 December 2025 9 Comments

Informed Decision-Making: Choosing Between Generic and Brand Medications

Learn how to choose between generic and brand-name medications with clear facts about safety, cost, and when to stick with the brand. Generics save billions and work just as well - here's what you really need to know.

How to Assess Risk When Only Expired Medications Are Available
Iain French 15 December 2025 8 Comments

How to Assess Risk When Only Expired Medications Are Available

Expired medications aren't always dangerous - but using them without knowing the risks can be deadly. Learn which drugs are safe to use past expiration, which are never okay, and how to assess risk when no alternatives exist.

Pharmacist Recommendations: When to Suggest Authorized Generics
Iain French 15 December 2025 9 Comments

Pharmacist Recommendations: When to Suggest Authorized Generics

Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics for patients with allergies, narrow therapeutic index drugs, or those sensitive to inactive ingredients. These are identical to brand-name drugs but cost 20-80% less.

How to Build a Safe Home OTC Medicine Cabinet for Families
Iain French 12 December 2025 8 Comments

How to Build a Safe Home OTC Medicine Cabinet for Families

A safe home OTC medicine cabinet keeps kids and teens protected from accidental poisoning and misuse. Learn where to store meds, how to lock them down, when to toss expired pills, and how to dispose of them safely.