Category: Medicine - Page 4

Men with enlarged prostates face serious urinary retention risks from common decongestants like pseudoephedrine. Learn which cold meds to avoid, safer alternatives, and what to do if you can't urinate.

PCI and CABG are the two main treatments for blocked heart arteries. Learn how they differ, which is better for diabetes or complex disease, and how doctors decide between stents and bypass surgery using real-world data.

Learn how to subscribe to free FDA drug safety alerts for recalls, side effects, and medication warnings. Get timely updates on contaminated drugs, label changes, and recalls to protect your health.

Learn how to prevent medication errors at home with simple, proven steps for storing, tracking, and giving meds safely to kids and seniors. Reduce risks with locked storage, master lists, and the Five Rights.

Children react differently to medications than adults due to developing organs, changing metabolism, and genetic factors. Learn why half of pediatric drugs aren't tested for kids, which medications are most dangerous, and how to spot serious side effects.

Amiodarone is highly effective for dangerous heart rhythms but carries serious long-term risks. Learn how it compares to other antiarrhythmic drugs, when it's truly needed, and safer alternatives that may work better.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening emergency caused by insulin deficiency. Learn the warning signs-from extreme thirst to fruity breath-and what happens in hospital treatment. Early action saves lives.

Many herbal supplements can dangerously interact with common prescription drugs like blood thinners, antidepressants, and statins. Learn which ones are risky, how they affect your meds, and what to do to stay safe.

If you have asthma and take common painkillers like ibuprofen or aspirin, you could be at risk for a dangerous reaction. Learn what NSAID sensitivity is, who's most at risk, and how to stay safe.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease with varied symptoms like rashes, joint pain, and kidney issues. Learn how flares are triggered, how to manage them, and what treatments-from hydroxychloroquine to new biologics-can help you live well.