Author: Alan Córdova - Page 5
3.12.2025
Why Medications Lose Potency Over Time and How It Happens
Medications lose potency over time due to chemical breakdown from heat, moisture, and light. Expiration dates ensure at least 90% potency - but storage matters more than you think. Some drugs last years past expiration; others become dangerous. Know which ones to replace.
2.12.2025
Generic vs Brand Identification in Pharmacy Systems: Best Practices for Accurate Medication Management
Learn how pharmacy systems correctly identify generic and brand-name drugs to ensure patient safety, reduce errors, and comply with FDA regulations. Best practices for NDC codes, TE codes, and system configuration.
1.12.2025
Continuous Glucose Monitors: How CGMs Work and Who Benefits Most
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) track blood sugar 24/7, helping people with diabetes avoid dangerous lows and improve long-term control. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and how to choose the right one.
1.12.2025
What Is Medication Adherence vs. Compliance and Why It Matters
Medication adherence means working with your provider to follow a treatment plan that fits your life-not just obeying orders. Learn why this shift from 'compliance' saves lives, cuts costs, and transforms patient care.
1.12.2025
Rhabdomyolysis from Statins: What You Need to Know About This Rare but Dangerous Side Effect
Rhabdomyolysis from statins is rare but life-threatening. Learn the symptoms, risk factors, and what to do if you experience muscle pain while taking statins. Know when to act - and when to worry.
29.11.2025
Liver-Healthy Diet: Proven Nutrition Strategies for Hepatic Disease
A liver-healthy diet based on the Mediterranean pattern can reduce liver fat, lower inflammation, and reverse early-stage liver disease. Learn which foods to eat, which to avoid, and how to make it work in real life.
28.11.2025
Cholinergic Urticaria: How Heat-Induced Hives Work and How to Prevent Them
Cholinergic urticaria causes itchy heat-induced hives triggered by sweating or rising body temperature. Learn how to identify it, manage symptoms with antihistamines, and prevent flares through cooling strategies and lifestyle tweaks.
27.11.2025
Weight Loss and Sleep Apnea: How BMI Directly Impacts CPAP Pressure Needs
Weight loss directly reduces sleep apnea severity by improving airway openness and lowering CPAP pressure needs. Losing just 5-10% of body weight can cut apnea events by half and sometimes eliminate the need for CPAP entirely.
25.11.2025
How to Use Medicare Extra Help to Save on Generic Prescriptions
Medicare Extra Help cuts generic prescription costs to $4.90 per fill and eliminates premiums and deductibles. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, and why so many eligible seniors miss out.
24.11.2025
Seasonal Depression Prevention: How Light, Vitamin D, and Routine Can Help
Prevent seasonal depression with proven strategies: use a 10,000-lux light box in the morning, get your vitamin D levels checked, and stick to a consistent wake-up routine. Science-backed and practical.