Author: Eldon Beauchamp
Corticosteroids can trigger serious mood changes and psychosis, even in people with no psychiatric history. Learn the risks, signs, and what to do if you or a loved one starts acting strangely on these common medications.
Diabetic kidney disease starts with tiny leaks in the kidneys - albumin in the urine. Catching it early and acting with tight blood sugar, blood pressure control, and proven meds can stop kidney failure before it begins.
Esophageal motility disorders cause dysphagia and chest pain, often mistaken for GERD. High-resolution manometry is the key diagnostic tool, with the Chicago Classification guiding accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment for conditions like achalasia and jackhammer esophagus.
Most people who think they have a drug allergy actually have a side effect. Learn how to tell the difference - and why it matters for your health and treatment options.
Only 5-10% of drug reactions are true allergies; most are side effects. Learn to distinguish immune-based reactions from pharmacological effects. Mislabeling can lead to dangerous treatment choices. Proper diagnosis prevents unnecessary medication avoidance and antibiotic resistance. Key differences include symptoms, timing, and multi-system involvement.
Learn how to manage sodium, potassium, and phosphorus in a renal diet for kidney health. Discover daily limits, safe food choices, and practical swaps to protect your kidneys and avoid complications.
IBS-Mixed causes alternating constipation and diarrhea, making management complex. Learn how diet, stress, and targeted meds can reduce symptoms and improve daily life without a cure.
Pain Neuroscience Education helps people understand that chronic pain isn't always caused by tissue damage. By learning how the nervous system works, many reduce fear, move more, and improve their lives - without pills or surgery.
Narrow therapeutic index drugs require precise dosing - even small changes can cause serious harm. Learn which common medications fall into this category, why generic switches matter, and what patients must do to stay safe.
Population pharmacokinetics uses real-world patient data to prove drug equivalence across diverse populations, offering a more accurate and ethical alternative to traditional bioequivalence studies.
