Author: Adam Kemp

FDA Proposed PMI Changes: What Patients and Pharmacies Need to Know 10 Dec

FDA Proposed PMI Changes: What Patients and Pharmacies Need to Know

The FDA is proposing a new standard for prescription drug information called Patient Medication Information (PMI). It will give every patient a clear, one-page guide with safety and usage instructions - no matter where they fill their prescription.

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Audiometry Testing: Understanding Hearing Assessment and Decibel Levels 9 Dec

Audiometry Testing: Understanding Hearing Assessment and Decibel Levels

Audiometry testing measures hearing sensitivity using decibel levels across frequencies to detect hearing loss. Learn how pure-tone and speech tests work, what audiograms reveal, and why early assessment matters for clear communication and treatment.

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QT Prolongation with Fluoroquinolones and Macrolides: Monitoring Strategies 7 Dec

QT Prolongation with Fluoroquinolones and Macrolides: Monitoring Strategies

Fluoroquinolones and macrolides can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of life-threatening heart rhythms. Learn who's at risk, how to monitor with ECG, and which antibiotics are safer alternatives.

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FDA Facility Inspections: How the Agency Ensures Quality in Manufacturing 3 Dec

FDA Facility Inspections: How the Agency Ensures Quality in Manufacturing

The FDA ensures product quality through risk-based facility inspections that check compliance with manufacturing standards. Learn how inspections work, what they look for, and how to prepare to avoid costly failures.

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Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring: How Mandibular Advancement Works and Who It Helps 1 Dec

Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring: How Mandibular Advancement Works and Who It Helps

Oral appliance therapy with mandibular advancement devices offers an effective, non-invasive solution for snoring and mild sleep apnea. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and how they compare to CPAP and other treatments.

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How to Identify High-Alert Medications Requiring Double Checks in Clinical Practice 1 Dec

How to Identify High-Alert Medications Requiring Double Checks in Clinical Practice

Learn how to identify high-alert medications that require independent double checks to prevent deadly medication errors. Understand which drugs demand extra safeguards and how to perform effective verification in clinical settings.

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From ANDA to Shelf: How Generic Drugs Reach Retail Pharmacies 1 Dec

From ANDA to Shelf: How Generic Drugs Reach Retail Pharmacies

Discover how generic drugs move from FDA approval through manufacturing, payer negotiations, and distribution to reach retail pharmacies-and why this process saves Americans billions each year.

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Antihistamines: Types, Side Effects, and Safe OTC Use Guidelines 21 Nov

Antihistamines: Types, Side Effects, and Safe OTC Use Guidelines

Learn how to choose the right OTC antihistamine for allergies-understand the differences between Zyrtec, Claritin, and Allegra, their side effects, safe use tips, and what to avoid. Get real-world advice backed by clinical data.

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Lipoprotein(a): Understanding Your Genetic Heart Risk and What You Can Do 20 Nov

Lipoprotein(a): Understanding Your Genetic Heart Risk and What You Can Do

Lipoprotein(a) is a genetic risk factor for heart disease that's often missed in routine checkups. Learn what it is, who's at risk, and what treatments are on the horizon.

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Dangerous Medical Abbreviations That Cause Prescription Errors 19 Nov

Dangerous Medical Abbreviations That Cause Prescription Errors

Dangerous medical abbreviations like QD, U, and MS cause preventable medication errors. Learn which ones to avoid, why they're deadly, and how to write prescriptions safely.

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