Author: Arthur Dunsworth - Page 2
20.01.2026
QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk
QT prolongation can trigger a deadly heart rhythm called torsades de pointes. Common medications like antibiotics, antipsychotics, and antidepressants can cause it - especially when combined. Know the risks, get tested, and ask your doctor.
16.01.2026
How to Clear Security with Liquid Medications and Supplies at Airports
Learn how to safely and quickly clear airport security with liquid medications like insulin, EpiPens, and prescription liquids. Follow TSA's 2025 rules to avoid delays and keep your meds secure.
15.01.2026
Asthma in Children: How Spacers, Schools, and Care Plans Work Together
Spacers, school plans, and proper technique are critical for managing childhood asthma. Learn how to use spacers correctly, why schools must be prepared, and how to build a real asthma care plan that works.
14.01.2026
Risks Associated with Any Medication or Dietary Supplement: What You Must Know Before Taking Anything
Many people assume dietary supplements are safe because they're natural, but they can cause serious harm-especially when mixed with medications. Learn the real risks, dangerous interactions, and how to protect yourself.
13.01.2026
Calcium-Fortified Juices and Medications: What You Need to Know About Binding and Absorption
Calcium-fortified juices can block absorption of key medications like levothyroxine, ciprofloxacin, and doxycycline. Learn which drugs are affected, how long to wait, and why most patients never get warned.
7.01.2026
Peppermint Oil for IBS: What the Evidence Says and How to Use It Right
Peppermint oil is one of the most effective natural remedies for IBS, backed by clinical studies. Learn how enteric-coated capsules work, the right dosage, who benefits most, and how to avoid common mistakes.
6.01.2026
Corticosteroids and Diabetes: Managing Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia
Corticosteroids like prednisone can cause dangerous spikes in blood sugar, even in people without diabetes. Learn how steroids trigger hyperglycemia, who’s at risk, and how to manage it safely with insulin and monitoring.
3.01.2026
Mail-Order Pharmacy Safety: Temperature, Timing, and Tracking
Mail-order pharmacies save money and improve adherence for chronic meds, but safety hinges on temperature control, timely delivery, and real-time tracking. Learn how to protect yourself from compromised drugs and delivery failures.
31.12.2025
Sarcopenia in COPD: How Nutrition and Resistance Training Can Improve Strength and Survival
Sarcopenia in COPD accelerates muscle loss and increases death risk, but targeted nutrition and safe resistance training can reverse it. Learn how protein intake and modified workouts improve strength, survival, and daily function.
29.12.2025
Genetic Variations and Drug Metabolism: How Your DNA Affects Medication Response
Discover how your genes affect how your body processes medications, and why pharmacogenomics is changing the way doctors prescribe drugs to prevent side effects and improve outcomes.