Author: wayne Holloway

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.

Chronic Cough Workup: How to Diagnose GERD, Asthma, and Postnasal Drip

Chronic cough lasting over 8 weeks is usually caused by GERD, asthma, or postnasal drip. Learn the step-by-step diagnostic workup that works - without unnecessary scans or meds - and how to find relief in weeks, not years.

Statin Interactions That Increase Myopathy Risk: What You Need to Know

Statins reduce heart attack risk but can cause muscle damage when combined with certain drugs. Learn which statins and medications raise myopathy risk, how to spot symptoms, and safer alternatives.

Dry Eye Management from Medications: Lubricants and Humidifiers

Learn how to manage dry eye symptoms with lubricants and humidifiers. Discover which eye drops work best, why humidifiers help, and how to combine treatments for real relief.

Renal Ultrasound and Imaging: How to Evaluate Kidney Obstruction and Size

Renal ultrasound is the safest, fastest way to check for kidney obstruction and measure kidney size. Learn how doctors use size, blood flow, and hydronephrosis to diagnose blockages without radiation.

PCOS and Weight: How Insulin Resistance Drives Fat Gain and What to Eat

PCOS makes weight loss harder due to insulin resistance. Learn how diet, timing, and movement can break the cycle of fat storage, cravings, and hormonal imbalance-without extreme diets.