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Hearing Conservation Programs: Workplace Requirements and Testing
Hearing conservation programs are legally required in noisy workplaces to prevent permanent hearing loss. Learn the OSHA requirements for noise monitoring, audiometric testing, hearing protection, training, and what happens when hearing loss is detected.
Injectable Medication Shortages: Why Hospital Pharmacies Are on the Front Line
Hospital pharmacies are facing severe shortages of injectable medications due to complex manufacturing, low profit margins, and global supply chain risks. Patients, especially the elderly and critically ill, are paying the price.
Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants: How to Safely Handle Blood Thinners Before and After Surgery
Learn how to safely manage blood thinners before and after surgery. Understand when to stop DOACs, when to restart, and why bridging with heparin is no longer standard. Reduce bleeding and clot risks with evidence-based guidelines.
Antihistamines and Glaucoma: What You Need to Know Before Taking Allergy Medication
Certain allergy medications can trigger sudden, sight-threatening eye pressure spikes in people with narrow-angle glaucoma. Learn which antihistamines are dangerous, what’s safe to take, and how to protect your vision.
FDA Bioequivalence Standards for NTI Drugs: Special Requirements Explained
The FDA enforces stricter bioequivalence standards for narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs like warfarin, digoxin, and phenytoin, requiring tighter limits (90-111%) and replicate studies to ensure patient safety. These rules prevent dangerous fluctuations in blood levels that can occur with generics.
Fiber for GI Health: Soluble vs. Insoluble Choices
Learn how soluble and insoluble fiber work differently in your gut to improve digestion, regulate blood sugar, and support a healthy microbiome. Discover which foods to eat based on your GI needs.
Blurred Vision from Medications: Common Causes and When to See a Doctor
Blurred vision can be a serious side effect of common medications like Topamax, Accutane, and amiodarone. Learn which drugs cause it, when to seek help, and how to protect your sight before damage becomes permanent.
Psoriatic Arthritis: How Skin Disease Triggers Joint Pain and Damage
Psoriatic arthritis links skin psoriasis to joint damage through immune-driven inflammation. Learn the warning signs, how it differs from other arthritis types, and why early treatment prevents permanent harm.
Metformin and Liver Disease: How to Prevent Lactic Acidosis
Metformin is safe for many people with liver disease, but not all. Learn how to prevent lactic acidosis, when to avoid metformin, and how to use it safely with fatty liver or cirrhosis.
Beta-Blockers: How Different Types Interact and Why Drug Choice Matters
Not all beta-blockers are the same. Learn how carvedilol, nebivolol, and propranolol differ in action, side effects, and use for heart failure, hypertension, and asthma. Make informed choices with your doctor.
