Author: William Blehm

Jan

Medications

How to Prepare for Pediatric Procedures with Pre-Op Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to safely prepare your child for surgery with pre-op medications. Get clear guidelines on fasting, sedatives like midazolam and ketamine, special cases for asthma or seizures, and how to avoid common mistakes.

William Blehm

Jan

Medications

Dental Procedures on Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk and Safety

Learn the truth about dental procedures while on blood thinners: when to stop meds, what procedures are safe, how to control bleeding, and why skipping your pill could be more dangerous than staying on it.

William Blehm

Jan

Medications

Adverse Drug Events: Definition, Types, and How to Prevent Them

Adverse drug events cause over 125,000 hospital admissions each year in the U.S. Learn what they are, the most dangerous types, and proven ways to prevent them - from medication reconciliation to AI-powered alerts.

William Blehm

Jan

Medications

Hyperkalemia in CKD: Diet Limits and Emergency Treatment

Hyperkalemia in CKD is a life-threatening condition requiring careful diet control and emergency treatment. Learn the latest guidelines on potassium limits, emergency interventions, and how new binders help patients stay on essential heart-protecting meds.

William Blehm

Jan

Health

Fungal Skin Infections: Candida, Ringworm, and Antifungals Explained

Fungal skin infections like Candida and ringworm are common, often misdiagnosed, and require specific treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, what works, and why they keep coming back.

William Blehm

Jan

Medications

How to Avoid Duplicate Medications After Specialist Visits

Learn how seniors can prevent dangerous duplicate medications after specialist visits by keeping an updated list, using one pharmacy, asking the right questions, and working with pharmacists to catch overlaps before they cause harm.

William Blehm

Jan

Medications

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Generic Medications

Learn how to confidently ask your doctor about generic medications, understand why they're just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs, and save money without sacrificing your health.

William Blehm

Jan

Health

Giardia and Pinworm Infections: What They Are, How They Spread, and How to Treat Them

Giardia and pinworms are common parasitic infections causing diarrhea and itching. Learn how they spread, how to diagnose them correctly, and the most effective treatments backed by CDC guidelines - plus how to prevent reinfection.

William Blehm

Dec

Medications

Machine Learning Signal Detection: How AI Is Transforming Adverse Event Monitoring in Drugs

Machine learning signal detection is revolutionizing how drug safety is monitored, using AI to find hidden adverse reactions in massive datasets with far greater accuracy than traditional methods. Learn how GBM models, real-world data, and regulatory shifts are changing the game.

William Blehm

Dec

Medications

Future of Global Generic Markets: Key Trends and Predictions for 2025-2030

The global generic drug market is growing rapidly, driven by biosimilars, emerging economies, and cost pressures. Learn the key trends shaping affordability, manufacturing, and regulation through 2030.

William Blehm

Dec

Medications

Warfarin and NSAIDs: The Bleeding Risk Explained in Detail

Warfarin and NSAIDs together dramatically increase bleeding risk, even with low doses. Learn why this combination is dangerous, which NSAIDs are worst, what to use instead, and how to stay safe.

William Blehm

Dec

Medications

How to Know If Your Supplement Is Safe with Your Medications

Many supplements can dangerously interact with medications, reducing effectiveness or causing serious side effects. Learn which ones to avoid, how to check for risks, and what steps to take to protect your health.

William Blehm