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Jan

Health

Viral Hepatitis Vaccination: Complete Schedules for Hep A and B Protection

Learn the exact vaccination schedules for hepatitis A and B, including standard, accelerated, and special-case protocols for children, adults, and travelers. Get clear, up-to-date guidance on how to stay protected.

William Blehm

Jan

Health

Hearing Aid Fitting: Why Real-Ear Measurements Are the Only Way to Get It Right

Real-ear measurements are the gold standard for hearing aid fitting. They ensure your device delivers the right amplification for your unique ear anatomy-improving speech clarity, reducing feedback, and cutting follow-up visits. Skip them, and you're guessing.

William Blehm

Jan

Medications

Vilazodone and Diarrhea: How to Adjust to GI Side Effects

Vilazodone (Viibryd) commonly causes diarrhea in 28% of users, but most cases resolve within 1-2 weeks. Learn how taking it with food, adjusting your diet, and slowing your dose increase can help you manage GI side effects and stay on treatment.

William Blehm

Jan

Pharmacy

Warning Letters from the FDA: What Manufacturers Must Know About CGMP Violations

FDA warning letters are serious enforcement actions against pharmaceutical manufacturers for CGMP violations. Learn what triggers them, how they’re structured, and how companies respond-and why ignoring them can cost millions.

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