Author: Olly Steele
Heart-Healthy Cooking: Oils, Fats, and Label Reading Tips
Learn which cooking oils truly protect your heart, how to read food labels like a pro, and what fats to avoid - backed by science and updated for 2026. Make smarter choices in your kitchen to lower heart disease risk.
How to Check REMS Requirements Before Starting a Medication
Learn how to check REMS requirements before starting a new medication to avoid delays or safety risks. Know what steps to take, where to look, and who can help you.
Nebulizers vs. Inhalers: Which Delivery Method Works Best for Asthma and COPD?
Nebulizers and inhalers both deliver asthma and COPD meds, but which one actually works better? Evidence shows MDIs with spacers are faster, cheaper, and just as effective-for most people.
ACE Inhibitors and Spironolactone: Hyperkalemia Risk and Management
Combining ACE inhibitors and spironolactone can dangerously raise potassium levels. Learn why, who's at risk, and how doctors monitor and manage this life-threatening condition.
Nociceptive Pain: How Tissue Injury Works and Why NSAIDs Beat Acetaminophen for Inflammation
Nociceptive pain comes from tissue injury and responds best to targeted treatment. NSAIDs reduce inflammation and speed healing, while acetaminophen only dulls pain. Learn when to use each-and why mixing them can be smarter than choosing one.
Asthma Basics: Types, Triggers, and Inhalers vs. Oral Medications
Learn the key types of asthma, common triggers, and why inhalers are preferred over oral medications for most patients. Understand treatment options, costs, and how to manage asthma effectively.
How Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids Work Together to Manage Asthma and COPD
Bronchodilators open airways fast; corticosteroids reduce inflammation over time. Used together correctly, they’re the most effective treatment for asthma and COPD. Learn how to use them right.
Cyclosporine Nephrotoxicity: How to Monitor Kidney Function and Drug Levels Safely
Cyclosporine is vital for transplant patients but can damage kidneys. Learn how to monitor blood levels, kidney function, and drug interactions to prevent long-term harm and protect your transplant.
Pregnancy and Autoimmune Disease: What Medications Are Safe and When to Plan
Pregnancy with an autoimmune disease doesn't mean stopping all meds. Hydroxychloroquine and TNF inhibitors like certolizumab are safe, while methotrexate and mycophenolate must be stopped months before conception. Planning with a specialist improves outcomes.
Medication Shortages: How to Manage When Drugs Aren’t Available
Medication shortages are worsening, with generic injectables like morphine and saline running out for months. Learn how hospitals are managing, why the system fails, and what real solutions are working today.