Author: Harrison Eldridge - Page 2
Basal-Bolus vs Premixed Insulin: Side Effects and Daily Life Impact
Basal-bolus and premixed insulin offer different trade-offs in side effects and daily life. Basal-bolus gives flexibility but demands more work; premixed is simpler but risks lows if meals are missed. Choose based on your lifestyle, not just your numbers.
Euglycemic DKA on SGLT2 Inhibitors: How to Recognize and Treat This Hidden Emergency
Euglycemic DKA is a life-threatening condition linked to SGLT2 inhibitors, where diabetic ketoacidosis occurs without high blood sugar. Learn how to recognize it, treat it in emergencies, and prevent it.
Depression Management: Medications, Therapy, and Lifestyle Changes That Work
Depression management combines medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes based on severity and individual needs. Evidence shows SSRIs, CBT, exercise, and sleep hygiene are key. Personalized treatment works better than one-size-fits-all approaches.
How to Talk About Mental Health Medications Without Shame
Learn how to talk about mental health medications without shame. Discover practical strategies to reduce stigma, improve communication, and normalize treatment using real-world evidence and expert-backed approaches.
Hypertensive Retinopathy: How High Blood Pressure Damages Your Eyes
Hypertensive retinopathy is eye damage caused by high blood pressure, often without symptoms until vision is at risk. Learn how it progresses, how to detect it early, and what you can do to protect your sight.
How to Compare Dissolution Profiles and What They Mean for Generic Drugs
Learn how dissolution profiles are used to prove generic drugs work like brand-name versions. Understand the f2 factor, regulatory standards, and why this test saves time and money without compromising safety.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How Biologic Therapy Reduces Painful Nodules
Hidradenitis suppurativa causes painful, recurring nodules and abscesses. Biologic therapies like adalimumab, secukinumab, and bimekizumab target inflammation at the source, offering real relief for moderate-to-severe cases. Learn how they work, how they compare, and what to expect.
Large Print and Accessible Prescription Labels for Low Vision: What You Need to Know
Learn how large print and accessible prescription labels help people with low vision take medications safely. Discover what standards apply, which pharmacies offer them, and how to get them - no doctor’s note needed.
Injectable Medication Shortages: Why Hospital Pharmacies Are on the Front Line
Hospital pharmacies are bearing the brunt of a growing crisis: sterile injectable drug shortages. With 226 active shortages in mid-2025, critical medications like anesthetics and chemotherapy drugs are vanishing - forcing staff to make impossible choices and delay life-saving treatments.
Parkinson’s DBS: How Deep Brain Stimulation Works and Who Is a Good Candidate
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) can dramatically reduce Parkinson’s motor symptoms for eligible patients. Learn who benefits most, how STN and GPi targets differ, what the evaluation process involves, and what to expect before and after surgery.