Author: Elliott Pendleton

Learn how to save hundreds on prescription drugs each year by reviewing your Medicare coverage during Annual Open Enrollment. Know when to act, what to check, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) uses habituation and sound therapy to help the brain stop reacting to tinnitus as a threat. Unlike masking devices, TRT reprograms neural pathways so the sound becomes unnoticed - not gone.

Prevent child poisoning by securing medications at home. Learn where accidents happen most and how to store safely. Includes dosing tips, disposal methods, and educating children. Essential for every caregiver.

Learn how to distinguish between class-wide and drug-specific safety alerts in medications. Understand the evidence behind FDA warnings and avoid common mistakes that affect patient care.

Learn how food affects your medication absorption, when to take pills with or without meals, and why timing matters for effectiveness and safety. Avoid common mistakes that reduce drug efficacy.

Bioequivalent medications are generic drugs proven to work the same as brand-name versions in your body. Learn how the FDA tests them, why they’re safe for most people, and when to watch for differences.

Prescription labels often confuse patients with medical jargon and unclear instructions, leading to dangerous medication errors. Learn the most common misunderstandings and how to avoid them with simple, practical steps.

Compounded medications for children can be lifesaving-but also dangerous. Learn how to verify safety, avoid dosing errors, and know when to choose FDA-approved alternatives instead.

Doxycycline is now safe for children under 8 for short-term use in serious infections like RMSF, with no evidence of tooth staining. Older tetracyclines remain dangerous. Know the difference.

Learn how to safely dose children's OTC medications using weight instead of age. Understand acetaminophen and ibuprofen labels, avoid common dosing mistakes, and use the right measuring tools to prevent accidental overdose.