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Jan

Health

Type 2 Diabetes Remission: How Weight Loss and Stopping Medication Can Reverse the Disease

Type 2 diabetes remission is possible through significant weight loss and stopping medications. Learn how HbA1c levels drop, who qualifies, and what it takes to stay in remission long-term.

William Blehm

Jan

Pharmacy

Pharmacist Substitution Authority: Understanding Scope of Practice in the U.S.

Pharmacist substitution authority lets pharmacists swap or adjust medications under state laws. From generics to prescribing birth control, learn how scope of practice is changing across the U.S. to improve access and reduce doctor shortages.

William Blehm

Jan

Medications

How to Tell a Side Effect from a True Drug Allergy

Learn how to tell the difference between a drug side effect and a true allergy-why mixing them up can harm your health and limit your treatment options. Based on the latest medical guidelines and real patient data.

William Blehm

Jan

Health

Patient Information vs Healthcare Provider Information: How Label Differences Affect Your Care

Patient and provider labels for health conditions often don’t match, leading to confusion, mistrust, and errors. Learn how medical codes differ from patient experiences-and what you can do to bridge the gap.

William Blehm

Jan

Medications

Drug Allergy Skin Testing Explained for Patients

Drug allergy skin testing helps determine if you're truly allergic to medications like penicillin. Most people labeled allergic aren't-testing can safely remove unnecessary restrictions and improve treatment options.

William Blehm

Jan

Medications

Generic Drug Classifications: Types and Categories Explained

Understand how generic drugs are classified by therapeutic use, mechanism, legal status, insurance tiers, and global standards. Learn why these systems matter for your prescriptions and healthcare costs.

William Blehm

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