Archive: 2025/12
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know at 45 and Beyond
Learn when to start colonoscopy screening, how chemotherapy works for colorectal cancer, and which tests are most effective. Updated guidelines now recommend screening at age 45 for average-risk adults.
ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: What You Need to Know About Interactions and Cross-Reactivity
ACE inhibitors and ARBs both treat high blood pressure and kidney disease, but combining them increases risks like kidney failure and high potassium without added benefits. Learn why doctors avoid this mix and what safer alternatives exist.
Repeat Colonoscopy: When to Get Another After Polyp Removal
Learn when to schedule your next colonoscopy after polyp removal. Evidence-based intervals for adenomas, serrated polyps, and high-risk cases-so you avoid unnecessary procedures and stay protected from colon cancer.
Autoimmune Disease Monitoring: Lab Markers, Imaging, and Visits
Autoimmune disease monitoring uses lab markers, imaging, and regular visits to catch flares early, track treatment response, and prevent organ damage. Learn which tests matter, how often to get them, and what’s new in monitoring technology.
How to Build a Personal Medication Safety Plan with Your Care Team
Build a personalized medication safety plan with your care team to prevent dangerous errors, avoid drug interactions, and manage your prescriptions with confidence. Simple steps can save your life.
How to Use Secure Messaging to Ask Medication Questions
Learn how to safely and effectively use secure messaging to ask medication questions, avoid common mistakes, and get faster responses from your care team using HIPAA-compliant platforms like MyChart.
Future Role of Authorized Generics: Market Outlook
Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold under a generic label by the original manufacturer. As patent cliffs loom, their role in the pharmaceutical market is evolving - with new FDA policies and rising pressure for transparency shaping how they’re used.
Generic Drug Absorption Rates: What the 80-125% Rule Really Means
The 80-125% rule for generic drugs isn't about ingredient amounts - it's a strict statistical measure of how well your body absorbs the drug. Learn how this FDA standard ensures generics work just like brand-name drugs.
Fish Oil and Omega-3s: What the Science Really Says About Heart Health
Fish oil and omega-3s are widely promoted for heart health, but recent science shows they only benefit specific high-risk groups. Learn who truly needs them - and who's wasting money.
Thyroid Medication Timing: How to Take Levothyroxine for Best Absorption
Learn how to take levothyroxine correctly for maximum absorption. Discover the best timing, what to avoid, and why even small mistakes can mess up your thyroid treatment.