Author: Nikolai Mortenson

Continuous Glucose Monitors: How CGMs Work and Who Benefits
9 Jan

Continuous glucose monitors track blood sugar 24/7, reducing hypoglycemia risk by 31% and improving A1C levels. Learn how CGMs work, who benefits most, and which devices are leading the market in 2026.

Hypertension Management: Natural Strategies and Medication Control
7 Jan

Manage hypertension effectively by combining evidence-based natural strategies like the DASH diet, CoQ10, and hibiscus tea with prescribed medications. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to do it safely.

Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist About Medication Interactions
5 Jan

Learn the essential questions to ask your pharmacist about medication interactions to avoid dangerous side effects. Get practical advice on drug, food, and supplement interactions based on current safety guidelines.

Finding Generic Combinations: When Components Don't Match Brand Formulations
3 Jan

Generic combination drugs save money but may contain different inactive ingredients than brand names, causing side effects or reduced effectiveness in sensitive patients. Learn who’s at risk and what to do.

Antibiotics and Warfarin: How to Prevent Dangerous INR Spikes and Bleeding
29 Dec

Antibiotics can cause dangerous INR spikes in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn which antibiotics are most risky, when to monitor INR, and how to prevent life-threatening complications.

Reimbursement and Coding for Biosimilars: How Billing Works Under Medicare Part B
26 Dec

Biosimilars are billed differently than generics under Medicare Part B. Each has its own HCPCS code and is paid at 100% of its ASP plus 6% of the reference product’s price. This structure affects provider incentives and patient access.

Diabetes Medications During Pregnancy: Insulin vs. Oral Options Explained
22 Dec

Learn which diabetes medications are safe during pregnancy, including insulin and metformin, and which ones to avoid. Get clear guidance on blood sugar targets, preconception planning, and postpartum care.

Autoimmune Encephalitis: Red Flags, Antibodies, and Treatment
20 Dec

Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare but treatable brain disorder triggered by antibodies attacking brain cells. Early recognition of red flags like seizures, memory loss, and personality changes can save lives. Treatment with steroids, immunoglobulins, and tumor removal leads to recovery in 70-80% of cases when started promptly.

Muscle Aches from Statins: What Really Happens and What to Do Next
19 Dec

Muscle pain from statins is common but often misunderstood. Learn what's really causing it, how to tell if it's the medication, and what to do next - including safer alternatives and proven strategies to stay on therapy.

Statin Intolerance Clinics: How Structured Protocols Help Patients Tolerate Cholesterol Medication
18 Dec

Statin intolerance clinics use structured protocols to help patients who experience muscle side effects from cholesterol-lowering drugs. Learn how rechallenge, alternative statins, and non-statin therapies can restore heart protection without pain.