Archive: 2025/11

Molluscum Contagiosum: What It Is, How It Spreads, and Realistic Treatment Options

by Derek Carão on 21.11.2025 Comments (0)

Molluscum contagiosum causes harmless but contagious skin bumps, especially in children. Learn how it spreads, why most cases clear on their own, and which treatments actually work - without scarring or unnecessary procedures.

Alcohol and Sleep: How Drinking Affects Fragmentation, Apnea, and Next-Day Functioning

by Derek Carão on 19.11.2025 Comments (3)

Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it ruins sleep quality by fragmenting sleep, worsening apnea, and impairing next-day brain function. Learn how even one drink disrupts your rest and what to do instead.

Renal Ultrasound and Imaging: How to Evaluate Kidney Obstruction and Size Accurately

by Derek Carão on 19.11.2025 Comments (4)

Renal ultrasound is the safest, first-line test for evaluating kidney size and urinary obstruction. It detects hydronephrosis, measures kidney dimensions, and uses resistive index to identify blockages-all without radiation or contrast.

Immune-Related Adverse Events: How to Recognize and Manage irAEs in Cancer Patients

by Derek Carão on 19.11.2025 Comments (4)

Learn how to recognize and manage immune-related adverse events (irAEs) caused by cancer immunotherapy. Understand symptoms, grading, treatment with steroids and other drugs, and why early action saves lives.

OTC Constipation Remedies: Fiber, Stool Softeners, and Laxatives Explained

by Derek Carão on 19.11.2025 Comments (4)

Learn which OTC constipation remedies actually work-fiber, stool softeners, and laxatives-based on clinical evidence and expert guidelines. Find out why PEG (MiraLax) is the top choice and which ones to avoid.

Anxiety Medications: Benzodiazepines and the Real Risks of Mixing Them with Other Drugs

by Derek Carão on 17.11.2025 Comments (4)

Benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium work fast for anxiety but carry serious risks when mixed with opioids, alcohol, or other sedatives. Learn why these combinations can be deadly and what safer alternatives exist.

Safe Use of Topical Medications and Creams in Children: A Practical Guide for Parents

by Derek Carão on 15.11.2025 Comments (7)

Learn how to safely use topical creams and medications on children. Avoid dangerous products like benzocaine and high-potency steroids. Discover the fingertip unit method, safer alternatives, and what to do in an emergency.

How to Use Tall-Man Lettering to Prevent Medication Name Mix-Ups

by Derek Carão on 14.11.2025 Comments (6)

Tall-man lettering uses capital letters in drug names to prevent dangerous mix-ups between look-alike medications. Learn how it works, why it matters, and how to implement it correctly in healthcare settings.

Copay Assistance for Generics: Finding Financial Help in 2025

by Derek Carão on 14.11.2025 Comments (9)

Learn how to find financial help for generic medications in 2025, including Medicare Extra Help, pharmacy discount programs, and nonprofit aid-especially if you're caught in the assistance gap.

How to Overcome Patient Hesitation About Generic Medications: Proven Communication Strategies for Pharmacists

by Derek Carão on 13.11.2025 Comments (7)

Learn proven communication strategies pharmacists can use to overcome patient hesitation about generic medications. Discover how to build trust, use effective phrases, and improve adherence with simple, evidence-based techniques.