Archive: 2026/01 - Page 3
Medication Alternatives: What to Do During a Shortage
When medications go out of stock, you need actionable steps-not guesswork. Learn how to find safe alternatives, work with your pharmacist, and navigate insurance hurdles during drug shortages in 2025.
- January 7 2026
- Tony Newman
- 10 Comments
How to Verify Dose Changes and Avoid Miscommunication in Healthcare
Learn how to properly verify medication dose changes using proven protocols that reduce errors by up to 29%. Discover why double checks, barcode systems, and clear communication are essential to prevent deadly mistakes.
- January 6 2026
- Tony Newman
- 9 Comments
Regulatory Capture: How Industry Influence Undermines Public Protection
Regulatory capture happens when government agencies meant to protect the public end up serving the industries they regulate. From sugar tariffs to drug approvals, this hidden influence costs billions and erodes trust in democracy.
- January 5 2026
- Tony Newman
- 11 Comments
Pruritus in Cholestasis: How Bile Acid Resins and New Treatments Relieve Liver-Related Itching
Cholestatic pruritus causes intense, persistent itching due to liver bile buildup. Learn how bile acid resins like cholestyramine work, why antihistamines fail, and what new treatments like maralixibat offer for lasting relief.
- January 3 2026
- Tony Newman
- 13 Comments
Antiplatelet Side Effects: Clopidogrel, Prasugrel, and Ticagrelor Compared
Clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor are key antiplatelet drugs used after heart attacks or stents. Each has different side effects: bleeding risks, breathlessness, and genetic response issues. Learn how they compare and which might be right for you.
- January 1 2026
- Tony Newman
- 13 Comments