Archive: 2025/11

Pharmacy Labels and Warning Stickers: How to Read Your Medication Safety Info
21 Nov, 2025

Pharmacy Labels and Warning Stickers: How to Read Your Medication Safety Info

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 21 2025 | Health | 0 Comments

Learn how to read pharmacy labels and warning stickers to avoid dangerous medication errors. Understand FDA standards, state laws, and what to do if you're confused by your prescription info.

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How Drug-Drug Interactions Work: Mechanisms and Effects Explained
20 Nov, 2025

How Drug-Drug Interactions Work: Mechanisms and Effects Explained

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 20 2025 | Health | 1 Comments

Drug-drug interactions can cause serious harm or even death. This article explains how pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions work, which drugs are most risky, and how to prevent dangerous combinations.

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Asthma vs. COPD: Key Differences in Symptoms and Treatment
19 Nov, 2025

Asthma vs. COPD: Key Differences in Symptoms and Treatment

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 19 2025 | Health | 2 Comments

Asthma and COPD both cause breathing trouble, but they're different diseases with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how to tell them apart and what each one needs.

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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: How Workplace Noise Damages Hearing and How to Stop It
19 Nov, 2025

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: How Workplace Noise Damages Hearing and How to Stop It

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 19 2025 | Health | 3 Comments

Noise-induced hearing loss is a preventable but permanent condition caused by loud workplace noise. Learn how exposure happens, why hearing protection often fails, and what actually works to protect your hearing on the job.

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Panic Disorder and College Students: Practical Strategies for Managing Anxiety on Campus
18 Nov, 2025

Panic Disorder and College Students: Practical Strategies for Managing Anxiety on Campus

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 18 2025 | Health | 3 Comments

Panic disorder affects 1 in 5 college students. Learn practical, science-backed strategies to manage panic attacks on campus-without stigma or shame.

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How to Report a Medication Safety Concern to Your Clinic
17 Nov, 2025

How to Report a Medication Safety Concern to Your Clinic

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 17 2025 | Health | 6 Comments

Learn how to report a medication safety concern to your clinic quickly and effectively. Know what counts as an error, how to report it, and what happens next-plus why your voice matters in keeping patients safe.

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Prednisone Mood Swings: How to Manage Emotional Side Effects and Find Support
16 Nov, 2025

Prednisone Mood Swings: How to Manage Emotional Side Effects and Find Support

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 16 2025 | Health | 5 Comments

Prednisone can cause intense mood swings, anxiety, and depression-even in people with no mental health history. Learn why this happens, who’s most at risk, and what real strategies actually help manage these side effects safely.

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Kidney Failure Causes: How Diabetes, Hypertension, and Glomerulonephritis Damage Your Kidneys
14 Nov, 2025

Kidney Failure Causes: How Diabetes, Hypertension, and Glomerulonephritis Damage Your Kidneys

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 14 2025 | Health | 9 Comments

Diabetes, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis cause over 80% of kidney failure cases. Learn how they damage your kidneys, how fast they progress, and what you can do to stop them before it's too late.

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Clozapine and Tobacco Smoke: How Smoking Affects Clozapine Levels and What to Do About It
14 Nov, 2025

Clozapine and Tobacco Smoke: How Smoking Affects Clozapine Levels and What to Do About It

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 14 2025 | Health | 8 Comments

Smoking can cut clozapine levels by up to 50%, leading to treatment failure or dangerous toxicity when quitting. Learn how CYP1A2 induction works, what dose changes you need, and why this interaction is one of the most critical in psychiatry.

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Topical Steroids: Safe Use and Skin Thinning Risks Explained
13 Nov, 2025

Topical Steroids: Safe Use and Skin Thinning Risks Explained

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 13 2025 | Health | 11 Comments

Topical steroids help with eczema and psoriasis but can cause skin thinning if misused. Learn safe dosing, where to apply, how long to use them, and safer alternatives.

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When to Use OTC vs. Prescription Medications for Common Conditions
10 Nov, 2025

When to Use OTC vs. Prescription Medications for Common Conditions

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 10 2025 | Health | 8 Comments

Learn when to use OTC medications versus prescription drugs for common conditions like headaches, allergies, and heartburn. Avoid risks, save money, and know when to see a doctor.

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Dry Eye Management from Medications: Lubricants and Humidifiers
3 Nov, 2025

Dry Eye Management from Medications: Lubricants and Humidifiers

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 3 2025 | Health | 8 Comments

Manage dry eye symptoms effectively with the right lubricants and humidifiers. Learn how artificial tears, prescription drops like Restasis and Miebo, and home humidifiers work together to reduce discomfort and protect your vision.

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