Learn how to safely take medications with kidney disease-avoid nephrotoxins, adjust doses based on eGFR, and use the latest guidelines to protect your kidneys from drug-related harm.
Switching from warfarin to a DOAC can reduce bleeding risks and eliminate frequent blood tests - but only if done correctly. Learn the safety steps, who should avoid it, and what to watch for after the switch.
Learn how to spot a legitimate generic drug at the pharmacy by checking pill appearance, labeling, and pharmacy sources. Avoid counterfeit medications with these simple, proven verification steps.
Pleural effusion causes breathing trouble and can signal heart failure, pneumonia, or cancer. Learn how thoracentesis works, what fluid tests reveal, and how to prevent recurrence with modern treatments like indwelling catheters.
Debunking common health myths like drinking eight glasses of water daily or losing most body heat through your head helps patients make better decisions. Evidence-based corrections improve understanding and adherence to medical advice.
Dairy can block antibiotics like doxycycline and ciprofloxacin from working. Calcium binds to these drugs, reducing absorption by up to 92%. Learn how to time your doses and avoid dairy to ensure your treatment works.
Roxithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used for respiratory and skin infections. Compare it to azithromycin, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin to understand when it's the best choice - and when to avoid it.
Learn how to manage sodium, potassium, and phosphorus in a renal diet to protect kidney function, prevent complications, and delay dialysis. Practical food swaps, expert guidelines, and real-life tips for chronic kidney disease patients.
Explore how genetics shapes Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder, from twin studies to risk genes and epigenetics, and learn what this means for diagnosis and treatment.
In situ breast cancer is a very early form of the disease, in which cancerous cells remain in the place of origin, in the lining of the ducts or lobules. Symptoms of in situ breast cancer include a lump, an area of thickening, an area of firmness, or a change in the size, shape or texture of the breast. In some cases, there may be no obvious signs or symptoms. A diagnostic mammogram or other imaging test is required for diagnosis. Treatment of in situ breast cancer usually involves surgery to remove the cancerous tissue and may be followed by radiation or hormone therapy.
SGLT2 inhibitors help lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes but increase the risk of yeast and urinary tract infections. Learn how these drugs work, who’s most at risk, and what to do if you develop symptoms.
