Author: Rob Visor - Page 2

High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is a silent threat that leads to heart disease and stroke. Learn the difference between genetic and lifestyle causes, what your numbers mean, and how to manage it effectively with proven treatments and lifestyle changes.

Long-acting injectables improve adherence for schizophrenia patients, but up to 55% miss critical side effect checks. Without regular monitoring for weight gain, diabetes, and movement disorders, these drugs can cause serious harm.

Learn how patient safety goals in medication dispensing prevent deadly errors in pharmacies and hospitals. Discover the latest NPSG standards, high-alert drug risks, and proven strategies to improve safety.

Taking sedatives at high altitude can dangerously suppress breathing and worsen altitude sickness. Learn which drugs are risky, which are safer, and what to use instead for better sleep and safety above 2,500 meters.

Learn how to check formularies and preferred drug lists before prescribing to avoid coverage denials, patient cost shocks, and treatment delays. Understand tiers, prior auth, and how Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans differ.

Learn how to choose between generic and brand medications safely and affordably. Discover when generics work just as well, when to stick with brand-name drugs, and how to avoid common pitfalls-all backed by FDA data and real patient experiences.

Learn how to safely store insulin and biologics during long flights to avoid dangerous temperature spikes. Discover the best cooling solutions, security tips, and dosing adjustments for travel with diabetes.

Weekend weight gain is a common but preventable pattern. Learn how small changes in eating, movement, and mindset can stop calorie creep and keep your progress on track-without giving up your favorite weekend treats.

Prescription medications like opioids and benzodiazepines can impair job performance, while healthcare workers handling hazardous drugs face long-term health risks. Learn how exposure happens, what protections exist, and how workplaces can reduce danger.

Tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and steroids form the standard immunosuppression regimen after kidney transplant, reducing rejection risk by over 60%. Learn how they work, their side effects, and what’s changing in 2026.