Archive: 2025/12

Corticosteroid-Induced Hyperglycemia and Diabetes: How to Monitor and Manage It

Corticosteroid-induced hyperglycemia affects up to half of patients on high-dose steroids. Learn how steroids spike blood sugar, who's at risk, how to monitor correctly, and why insulin is often the only effective treatment.

Red Flags in Drug Interactions: Combinations Your Pharmacist Should Question

Certain drug combinations can cause fatal reactions-but many pharmacists miss them due to alert fatigue. Learn the top 5 dangerous interactions you must ask about, who’s most at risk, and how to protect yourself.

Insurance Formularies and Substitution: How Coverage Policies Affect Your Medication Costs

Insurance formularies control which drugs you can get and how much you pay. Learn how tiers, substitution rules, and prior authorization impact your medication access-and what you can do to protect yourself.

Current Drug Shortages: Which Medications Are Scarce Today in 2025

As of 2025, over 270 medications are in short supply in the U.S., including critical drugs like cisplatin, IV fluids, and ADHD treatments. Learn which drugs are hardest to find, why shortages keep happening, and how patients and providers are coping.

Medical Society Guidelines on Generic Drug Use: What Providers Really Think

Medical societies have conflicting views on generic drug substitution. While most support generics for cost savings, neurologists and others warn against swapping NTI drugs like antiepileptics due to safety risks. Here’s what providers really think.

Survivorship Plans: What You Need to Know About Follow-Up, Screening, and Late Effects After Cancer

Survivorship care plans are essential after cancer treatment to guide follow-up visits, screen for late effects, and coordinate care between specialists. Learn what should be included and how to use your plan to stay healthy.

Diabetic Neuropathy Pain Management: How to Protect Nerves and Reduce Discomfort

Learn how to manage diabetic neuropathy pain and protect your nerves through blood sugar control, proven medications, lifestyle changes, and advanced treatments. Real strategies for lasting relief.

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: What Time-Restricted Eating Really Does

Intermittent fasting, especially time-restricted eating, helps with weight loss by aligning eating with your body's natural rhythm. Studies show it works as well as calorie counting-with fewer rules. Learn how to start, what to expect, and who benefits most.

How to Verify Online News about Drug Recalls and Warnings

Learn how to spot fake drug recall alerts online and verify real ones using the FDA's official system. Stop panic, avoid dangerous mistakes, and protect your health with simple, step-by-step verification.

Biosimilar Approval: How the FDA Reviews Biologic Alternatives in 2025

The FDA's 2025 guidance streamlines biosimilar approval by reducing the need for costly clinical trials, relying instead on advanced analytical data. This shift could cut costs, speed up access, and boost competition in the biologic drug market.