Author: Melinda Hawthorne

Antifungals and Liver Safety: What You Need to Know About Drug Interactions and Risks
21 Dec

Antifungals can cause serious liver damage, especially ketoconazole, voriconazole, and itraconazole. Learn which drugs are riskiest, how to spot liver injury early, and what drug interactions to avoid.

Quality Assurance Concerns in Manufacturing: Why Fears Are Growing in 2025
15 Dec

In 2025, quality assurance in manufacturing is no longer optional-it's a survival tool. Rising costs, skilled labor shortages, and outdated systems are pushing companies to the edge. Here’s what’s really behind the fears-and how to fix it.

Oral Food Challenges: Safety and Diagnostic Value
12 Dec

Oral food challenges are the gold standard for diagnosing food allergies, offering definitive results when blood and skin tests are unclear. Learn how they work, how safe they are, and who benefits most.

ACE Inhibitors and High-Potassium Foods: How to Prevent Hyperkalemia
8 Dec

ACE inhibitors help protect your heart and kidneys, but they can raise potassium levels dangerously. Learn which foods to limit, how to monitor your levels, and what to do if your potassium climbs too high.

Post-Transplant Life: Recognizing Rejection Signs and Sticking to Your Medication Schedule
7 Dec

After a liver transplant, surviving means sticking to your meds and spotting rejection early. Learn the warning signs, why adherence saves lives, and how to stay on track-even when it’s hard.

Aminoglycoside Ototoxicity: How These Antibiotics Cause Permanent Hearing and Balance Loss
5 Dec

Aminoglycoside antibiotics can cause permanent hearing loss and balance problems in up to half of patients. Learn how these drugs damage the inner ear, who’s most at risk, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Pneumonia Types: Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Lung Infections Explained
3 Dec

Learn the key differences between bacterial, viral, and fungal pneumonia - from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and prevention. Know what’s really causing your lung infection.

How to Identify and Report Elderly Medication Mistakes
2 Dec

Learn how to spot dangerous medication mistakes in elderly patients, what to do when you find them, and how to report them effectively to protect your loved one’s health and safety.

Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding the Autoimmune Neurological Disease
1 Dec

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the nervous system, causing symptoms like fatigue, numbness, and mobility issues. Learn how it develops, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments are available today.

How to Carry Backup Prescriptions and Digital Copies Securely While Traveling
29 Nov

Learn how to safely carry backup prescriptions and digital copies while traveling. Avoid common mistakes and use secure apps, encrypted storage, and smart practices to protect your medication and personal info.