Author: Lindsey Smith

Alcohol Withdrawal and Liver Health: Safe Detox Strategies You Can Trust

By Lindsey Smith    On 5 Dec, 2025    Comments (0)

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Learn safe, science-backed strategies for detoxing from alcohol while protecting your liver. Discover what works, what doesn't, and how to avoid life-threatening mistakes during withdrawal.

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Diverticulitis: Understanding Inflamed Pouches and Modern Treatment Approaches

By Lindsey Smith    On 4 Dec, 2025    Comments (0)

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Diverticulitis is inflammation of small pouches in the colon, causing severe abdominal pain and fever. Modern treatment avoids antibiotics for mild cases, focuses on fiber, and uses surgery only when necessary. Learn what works now.

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Biosimilar Cost Savings: How They Compare to Original Biologic Prices

By Lindsey Smith    On 3 Dec, 2025    Comments (3)

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Biosimilars offer real cost savings on expensive biologic drugs, with up to 85% lower list prices in some cases. Learn how they compare to originators, why savings vary, and why adoption remains low despite billions in potential savings.

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Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Understanding the Autoimmune Link Between Skin and Joints

By Lindsey Smith    On 2 Dec, 2025    Comments (4)

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Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease linked to psoriasis that causes joint pain, skin plaques, and nail changes. Early diagnosis and targeted treatments can prevent permanent damage and reduce serious health risks like heart disease.

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Anticoagulants in Seniors: Balancing Fall Risk and Stroke Prevention

By Lindsey Smith    On 1 Dec, 2025    Comments (5)

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Anticoagulants reduce stroke risk in seniors with atrial fibrillation far more than they increase bleeding risk from falls. Learn why guidelines recommend these drugs even for those over 85 and how to manage fall risks safely.

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How to Search FDA’s Drugs@FDA Database for Official Drug Information

By Lindsey Smith    On 1 Dec, 2025    Comments (5)

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Learn how to use FDA's Drugs@FDA database to find official drug approval information, labels, and regulatory documents. Free, no login required, updated daily.

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Pediatric Vision Screening: How Early Detection Prevents Lifelong Vision Problems

By Lindsey Smith    On 1 Dec, 2025    Comments (6)

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Pediatric vision screening catches sight problems like amblyopia and strabismus early, when treatment is most effective. Learn how, when, and why screening before age 5 can prevent lifelong vision loss.

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Rhodiola and Antidepressants: What You Need to Know About Serotonin Risks

By Lindsey Smith    On 29 Nov, 2025    Comments (7)

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Rhodiola may help with stress and mild depression, but combining it with antidepressants like SSRIs can cause serotonin syndrome-a dangerous, potentially fatal condition. Learn the risks, symptoms, and what to do instead.

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Peanut Allergy Prevention: When and How to Introduce Peanuts to Infants

By Lindsey Smith    On 28 Nov, 2025    Comments (10)

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Learn how early peanut introduction can prevent peanut allergy in infants, what the NIAID guidelines recommend, and why oral immunotherapy is not the same as prevention. Evidence-based strategies for safe feeding.

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How to Use Naloxone Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose: Step-by-Step Guide

By Lindsey Smith    On 27 Nov, 2025    Comments (8)

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Learn how to use naloxone nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose in 9 simple steps. Includes signs of overdose, dosing tips for fentanyl, what to do after giving naloxone, and where to get it without a prescription.

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Digital Pill Sensors: How Adherence Insights and Side Effect Detection Are Changing Medication Management

By Lindsey Smith    On 26 Nov, 2025    Comments (7)

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Digital pill sensors track medication intake and detect early side effects using ingestible sensors and wearable patches. Used in mental health, HIV, and chronic disease care, they improve adherence but raise privacy and cost concerns.

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Healthcare Communication Training: How Institutional Education Programs Improve Patient Outcomes

By Lindsey Smith    On 25 Nov, 2025    Comments (9)

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Institutional healthcare communication programs are transforming patient care by teaching clinicians how to listen, explain, and collaborate effectively. Evidence shows these training initiatives reduce errors, improve satisfaction, and save lives.

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