Learn what the FDA really means by 'serious adverse event'-and why it's not the same as a severe side effect. This guide breaks down the five criteria that make an event serious, how it affects your treatment, and what you can do to stay safe.
Author: Basil H. Abdullah
24
Feb
Medication overdose doesn't end at the hospital. Survivors often face lasting brain damage, organ failure, and mental health struggles. Learn the real long-term effects and what you can do to protect your health.
23
Feb
Learn how to measure children's medication doses correctly at home using milliliters, oral syringes, and weight-based calculations to prevent dangerous dosing errors. Essential guide for parents.
19
Feb
Insurers cover generics based on safety, effectiveness, and cost. Learn how Pharmacy & Therapeutics committees decide which drugs make the cut - and what you can do if yours isn't covered.
17
Feb
SAMe is a popular supplement for depression, but combining it with antidepressants can trigger serotonin syndrome. Learn the risks, signs, and safer alternatives.
16
Feb
Lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans can cut deaths by 20% in smokers. New targeted therapies like osimertinib improve survival after early detection. Learn who qualifies, how it works, and why so few people get screened.
12
Feb
Learn how to safely manage blood thinners before cosmetic procedures. Discover which medications to keep, which to pause, and how to avoid dangerous complications like bruising, bleeding, or life-threatening clots.
10
Feb
Learn how to safely handle missed pediatric medication doses without doubling up. Follow time-based guidelines for once-daily, twice-daily, and other dosing schedules to protect your child from overdose or underdosing.
9
Feb
Immunosuppressed patients on steroids or other immune-modulating drugs face rare, life-threatening infections from organisms that rarely affect healthy people. Early detection and tailored treatment are critical to survival.
7
Feb
Gastroparesis causes delayed stomach emptying, leading to nausea, vomiting, and early fullness. Diet changes-small meals, blended foods, low fat and fiber-are the most effective way to manage symptoms, with 65% of patients seeing major improvement.
