Author: Caspian Fairholm

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Understanding Autoimmune Hypothyroidism and TSH Monitoring 1 Dec 2025

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Understanding Autoimmune Hypothyroidism and TSH Monitoring

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, where the immune system attacks the thyroid. TSH monitoring is the cornerstone of treatment, guiding levothyroxine dosing to restore normal thyroid function. Learn how to manage it effectively.

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How to Safely Dispose of Expired EpiPens, Inhalers, and Medicated Patches 1 Dec 2025

How to Safely Dispose of Expired EpiPens, Inhalers, and Medicated Patches

Learn how to safely dispose of expired EpiPens, inhalers, and medicated patches to prevent accidental poisoning, environmental harm, and misuse. Follow step-by-step guidelines backed by FDA, DEA, and medical experts.

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Specialty Pharmacy and Generics: Key Practice Considerations for Pharmacists 29 Nov 2025

Specialty Pharmacy and Generics: Key Practice Considerations for Pharmacists

Specialty pharmacies handle high-cost, complex medications for chronic conditions. As generics and biosimilars enter this space, pharmacists must balance cost savings with patient safety, adherence, and clinical stability.

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Rationing Medications During Shortages: How Ethical Decisions Are Made When Drugs Run Out 28 Nov 2025

Rationing Medications During Shortages: How Ethical Decisions Are Made When Drugs Run Out

When life-saving drugs run out, hospitals face impossible choices. This article explains how ethical rationing works, why most hospitals still don't have plans, and what's being done to fix it.

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Arrhythmias Explained: Atrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, and Tachycardia 25 Nov 2025

Arrhythmias Explained: Atrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, and Tachycardia

Learn about the three most common heart rhythm disorders-atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, and tachycardia-what causes them, how they’re diagnosed, and how to manage them effectively.

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Safe Migraine Treatments During Pregnancy and Lactation: What Works Without Risk 24 Nov 2025

Safe Migraine Treatments During Pregnancy and Lactation: What Works Without Risk

Learn safe, evidence-based migraine treatments during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Discover which medications work, which to avoid, and how non-drug methods like magnesium and Cefaly can reduce attacks without risk to your baby.

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Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetes: A Complete Beginner's Guide 23 Nov 2025

Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetes: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn how to count carbohydrates for diabetes management with this beginner-friendly guide. Understand carb servings, insulin ratios, food labels, and practical tools to control blood sugar without giving up your favorite foods.

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Antibiotics and Birth Control Pills: What Really Happens? Facts vs. Myths 22 Nov 2025

Antibiotics and Birth Control Pills: What Really Happens? Facts vs. Myths

Most antibiotics don't affect birth control pills-only rifampin and rifabutin do. Learn the facts, bust the myths, and know exactly when you need backup contraception.

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Recent Legislative Changes to Amendment Substitution in U.S. Congress: 2023-2025 Updates 21 Nov 2025

Recent Legislative Changes to Amendment Substitution in U.S. Congress: 2023-2025 Updates

Between 2023 and 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives overhauled how amendments are substituted during legislative proceedings. New rules require advance filings, digital submissions, and strict review thresholds-shifting power to the majority party and increasing legislative efficiency.

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NSAIDs and Kidney Disease: How to Prevent Acute Kidney Injury 20 Nov 2025

NSAIDs and Kidney Disease: How to Prevent Acute Kidney Injury

NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause acute kidney injury, especially in people with existing kidney disease or other risk factors. Learn how to use them safely and what alternatives work better.

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