Probiotics can reduce antibiotic-related diarrhea and protect gut health, but not all strains work the same. Learn which ones are effective, how to take them safely, and what risks to watch for.
Postoperative ileus worsened by opioids delays recovery after surgery. Learn how multimodal pain control, early movement, and targeted medications can prevent it and get you home faster.
Learn about uremic symptoms like nausea and itching in kidney failure, and when dialysis should begin based on symptoms-not just lab numbers. Real signs, real data, real choices.
Addison's disease is a rare but life-threatening condition where the adrenal glands fail to produce cortisol and aldosterone. Lifelong steroid replacement is essential, and knowing how to manage illness and stress can prevent fatal adrenal crises.
Generics can cut medicine costs by 80%, yet only 5% of drugs in low-income countries are unbranded generics. Discover why life-saving medicines still don’t reach the poorest-and what’s being done to fix it.
Learn how to safely handle missed pediatric medication doses with clear, evidence-based guidelines. Avoid dangerous mistakes like doubling doses and use time-based rules tailored to your child's medication schedule.
RSV is a leading cause of hospitalization in infants and older adults. Learn the risks, how it spreads, and the new vaccines and monoclonal antibodies that can prevent severe illness.
Autoimmune overlap syndromes like AIH-PBC occur when the immune system attacks the liver in multiple ways at once. Learn how PBC, PSC, and AIH combine, why diagnosis is tricky, and what treatments actually work.
Debunking common medication safety myths with facts backed by science and real patient data. Learn why OTC drugs aren't always safe, why you must finish antibiotics, and how to avoid dangerous interactions.
Direct-acting antivirals cure over 95% of hepatitis C cases with just 8-12 weeks of oral pills. Learn how these treatments work, why cure rates are so high, and why so many people still aren't getting treated.
