Archive: 2026/01

What Happens When You Don't Take Your Medication as Prescribed

Skipping your medication might seem harmless, but it leads to thousands of preventable deaths, hospitalizations, and billions in healthcare costs each year. Here’s what really happens when you don’t take your meds as prescribed.

How to Use Lockboxes for High-Risk Medications at Home: A Practical Safety Guide

Learn how to use medication lockboxes to safely store high-risk drugs like opioids and benzodiazepines at home. Prevent accidental poisonings, teen misuse, and overdoses with simple, proven steps.

How to Make a Medication Action Plan with Your Care Team

Learn how to create a personalized medication action plan with your doctor and pharmacist to improve adherence, avoid errors, and take control of your health. Simple steps for anyone taking multiple medicines.

Polysomnography: What to Expect During a Sleep Study and How Results Are Interpreted

Polysomnography is the most accurate sleep study for diagnosing disorders like sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless legs. Learn what happens during the test, how results are read, and why it's still the gold standard in 2026.

Meniere’s Diet: How Sodium Restriction and Fluid Balance Reduce Vertigo and Hearing Loss

A low-sodium diet and proper fluid balance are the most effective, science-backed ways to reduce vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus from Meniere’s disease - without drugs. Learn exactly how much salt to eat, what to avoid, and how to make it stick.

Acute Kidney Injury: Understanding Sudden Loss of Function and Recovery

Acute Kidney Injury is a sudden drop in kidney function that can be reversed if caught early. Learn the causes, symptoms, recovery chances, and how to prevent long-term damage.

How to Document Provider Advice About Medications for Later Reference

Learn how to accurately document provider advice about medications to avoid errors, improve safety, and ensure continuity of care. Includes what to record, how to store it, and legal standards to follow.

Biosimilar Approval: How the FDA Reviews Biologic Alternatives in 2026

The FDA's 2025 guidance streamlines biosimilar approval by replacing costly clinical trials with advanced analytical data, accelerating access to lower-cost biologic alternatives for cancer, arthritis, and diabetes. Learn how the process works and what's still holding it back.

How to Confirm Pediatric Dosing on a Child’s Prescription Label: A Step-by-Step Safety Guide

Learn how to confirm pediatric dosing on a child’s prescription label to prevent dangerous medication errors. Step-by-step guide for parents and caregivers on weight-based calculations, concentration checks, and safety tips.

How to Keep a Symptom Diary for Suspected Drug Reactions

Learn how to track drug side effects with a symptom diary that helps doctors identify real reactions faster. Includes what to log, best tools, common mistakes, and when to seek help.