Archive: 2026/03

How to Use Compounded Medications for Children Safely

Cheryl Moran
March 30, 2026
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Learn how to safely navigate compounded medications for children, from vetting pharmacies to administering doses correctly. Essential safety tips for parents.

Deprescribing Frameworks: Reducing Medications to Cut Side Effects

Cheryl Moran
March 29, 2026
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Learn about deprescribing frameworks to safely reduce medications and cut side effects. Covers STOPP/START criteria, Beers list, and implementation strategies.

Online Pharmacy Counterfeits: Risks of Buying Medicines on the Internet

Cheryl Moran
March 25, 2026
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Discover the hidden dangers of online pharmacy counterfeits. Learn how to spot fake medicines, understand the health risks, and verify legitimate sources to protect your safety.

Measuring Education Effectiveness: Tracking Generic Understanding in Patient Care

Cheryl Moran
March 22, 2026
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Measuring patient education effectiveness requires moving beyond simple quizzes to track real-world understanding. Learn how direct methods like teach-back and formative check-ins reveal true learning - and why traditional assessments often fail.

Asthma Steroid Side Effects: How to Minimize Risks and Monitor Them Effectively

Cheryl Moran
March 21, 2026
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Inhaled corticosteroids are key for asthma control but carry risks like thrush, voice changes, and adrenal suppression. Learn how to minimize side effects with proper technique, dose management, and regular monitoring.

Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetes: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Cheryl Moran
March 14, 2026
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Carbohydrate counting helps people with diabetes manage blood sugar by tracking how many grams of carbs they eat each day. Learn how to read labels, calculate net carbs, match carbs to insulin, and avoid common mistakes.

What Is a Drug Safety Communication from the FDA? A Clear Guide for Patients and Providers

Cheryl Moran
March 11, 2026
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Drug Safety Communications from the FDA alert patients and providers about new risks with medications already on the market. They’re not recalls - they’re updates to help you make safer choices. Learn how they work, why they matter, and what to do when you see one.

Gastritis: Understanding Stomach Lining Inflammation and H. pylori Treatment

Cheryl Moran
March 8, 2026
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Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining, often caused by H. pylori infection. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated with modern antibiotic regimens, and why early treatment reduces cancer risk.

How to Create a Home Medication Storage Checklist

Cheryl Moran
March 7, 2026
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Learn how to build a simple, science-backed home medication storage checklist that prevents accidents, keeps drugs effective, and protects kids and seniors. Includes exact storage temps, lockbox tips, and disposal rules.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission: Treat-to-Target Strategies That Work

Cheryl Moran
March 4, 2026
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Treat-to-target strategies have transformed rheumatoid arthritis care by using regular monitoring and clear targets to achieve remission. Evidence shows this approach doubles remission rates compared to traditional care, especially when started early.

Fertility and Thyroid Health: What Your TSH Level Should Be Before Trying to Conceive

Cheryl Moran
March 1, 2026
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Your TSH level before pregnancy can make or break your chances of conceiving and staying pregnant. Learn why keeping it below 2.5 mIU/L is critical, how thyroid antibodies affect fertility, and what steps to take now to protect your future pregnancy.