Archive: 2025/12
How to Prepare for Pediatric Procedures with Pre-Op Medications: A Practical Guide for Parents
Learn how to safely prepare your child for surgery or procedures using pre-op medications. Get clear guidelines on fasting, sedatives like midazolam and ketamine, special cases like asthma and epilepsy, and what to do before and after.
- Dec 19, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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What to Do If a Child Swallows the Wrong Medication: Immediate Steps to Save a Life
If your child swallows the wrong medication, act fast. Call Poison Control at 800-222-1222 right away. Don't induce vomiting. Know the signs of danger and how to prevent future accidents.
- Dec 18, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Boxed Warning Changes: How FDA Drug Label Updates Are Tracked Over Time
Boxed warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs. Learn how these labels change over time, why updates matter, and how healthcare providers track them to protect patients from life-threatening risks.
- Dec 17, 2025
- Connor Back
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Methadone and Buprenorphine Side Effects for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Methadone and buprenorphine help treat opioid use disorder but come with different side effects. Methadone can cause heart issues and drowsiness; buprenorphine may lead to mouth pain and inadequate craving control. Understanding these differences helps you choose the right treatment.
- Dec 16, 2025
- Connor Back
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Annual Medication Review with a Pharmacist: How to Reduce Side Effects and Stay Safe
An annual medication review with a pharmacist helps cut side effects, stop dangerous drug interactions, and simplify complex regimens. Learn how this free service works and who benefits most.
- Dec 15, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Telehealth Medication Reviews: How to Prepare and What to Ask
Learn how to prepare for a telehealth medication review and what questions to ask to catch dangerous drug interactions, reduce side effects, and improve safety. Essential for anyone on multiple medications.
- Dec 15, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Anaphylaxis from Medication: Emergency Response Steps
Anaphylaxis from medication is a medical emergency that requires immediate epinephrine and correct positioning. Delaying treatment can be fatal. Learn the critical steps to save a life.
- Dec 15, 2025
- Connor Back
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Affirmative Consent Laws: How Patient Permission for Medical Substitution Actually Works
Affirmative consent laws apply to sexual activity, not medical decisions. Medical substitution uses informed consent and substituted judgment - not verbal yeses. Learn how patient permission really works when someone can't speak for themselves.
- Dec 12, 2025
- Connor Back
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Deprescribing Research: What Happens When You Reduce Medications in Older Adults
Deprescribing research shows that carefully reducing unnecessary medications in older adults improves safety, reduces falls, and enhances quality of life. Learn how it works and who benefits most.
- Dec 11, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Kava and Liver Health: Safety with Other Medications
Kava may help with anxiety, but combining it with medications can cause severe liver damage. Learn which drugs are dangerous with kava, how extraction methods affect risk, and safer alternatives.
- Dec 10, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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