Proton pump inhibitors help with heartburn and ulcers, but long-term use carries real risks like bone fractures, low magnesium, and B12 deficiency. Learn when to stop and how to do it safely.
Green tea extract can reduce the effectiveness of common medications like blood pressure pills, statins, and chemotherapy drugs. Learn which interactions are dangerous and how to stay safe.
CPAP machines are the gold standard for treating sleep apnea, but many people struggle with mask fit and adherence. Learn the differences between CPAP, APAP, and BiPAP, how to choose the right mask, and proven strategies to stick with therapy long-term.
Gallbladder stones, cholangitis, and ERCP are key to understanding biliary disease. Learn how stones form, when they become dangerous, and how ERCP saves lives-plus what to expect after treatment.
Digoxin and amiodarone together can cause deadly toxicity. Learn why this interaction is so dangerous, how to prevent it, and what steps every patient and doctor must take to stay safe.
Learn the 8-step correct inhaler technique to ensure medication reaches your lungs, not your throat. Fix common mistakes, understand spacers, and avoid side effects that reduce treatment effectiveness.
Generic drugs save billions but are vanishing due to unsustainable pricing and market concentration. Too much competition for simple pills leaves critical medicines with only one or two makers - and when they fail, patients pay the price.
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a medical emergency. Immediate steroid treatment within 72 hours offers the best chance of recovering hearing. Learn why time matters, how steroids work, and what to do if you lose hearing suddenly.
Learn how drug-drug interactions work, from enzyme changes to dangerous side effects. Understand the real risks of mixing medications and how to stay safe with common prescriptions and supplements.
Statins are safe and beneficial for people with liver disease, reducing heart attack risk and even improving liver outcomes. Learn why doctors should prescribe them more often.