Steve Purkiss Health Insights - Page 3
30
Oct
Antiemetics for Medication-Induced Nausea: How to Choose Safely
Learn how to safely choose antiemetics for medication-induced nausea using evidence-based strategies, risk scores, and cost-effective options like droperidol and ondansetron. Avoid common mistakes and understand what really works.
30
Oct
Compare Biaxin (Clarithromycin) with Alternatives: What Works Best for Infections
Compare Biaxin (clarithromycin) with top antibiotic alternatives like azithromycin, amoxicillin, and doxycycline. Learn which works best for infections, side effects, drug interactions, and cost differences.
27
Oct
How Comorbidities Increase Drug Side Effects and What You Need to Know
Comorbidities like diabetes, kidney disease, or heart failure can turn normal medications into serious risks. Learn how existing conditions increase side effects, why polypharmacy is dangerous, and what you can do to stay safe.
26
Oct
Ethambutol in MDR‑TB Treatment: Benefits, Dosing & Guidelines
Explore how ethambutol fits into MDR‑TB treatment, from dosing and safety to clinical evidence and practical tips for clinicians.
25
Oct
Medication Allergy Severity: How Mild, Moderate, and Severe Reactions Differ
Learn how medication allergies differ across mild, moderate, and severe levels, recognize key signs, and apply appropriate treatment and prevention strategies.
24
Oct
Cyclogyl vs Other Cycloplegic Eye Drops: Full Comparison
A detailed, easy‑to‑read comparison of Cyclogyl (cyclopentolate) with Atropine, Tropicamide and Phenylephrine, covering uses, onset, duration, side effects, costs and best‑fit scenarios.
24
Oct
How Eye Inflammation Affects Your Daily Life and Well‑Being
Explore how eye inflammation impacts daily life, work, mental health, and vision, plus practical ways to manage symptoms and preserve quality of life.
22
Oct
Galantamine Benefits for Down Syndrome: Research, Risks, and Practical Guide
Explore how galantamine may help people with Down syndrome, reviewing research, side effects, dosing, and practical tips for caregivers.
20
Oct
Letrozole vs Tamoxifen - Which Breast Cancer Hormone Therapy Is Best?
Compare letrozole and tamoxifen for hormone‑receptor‑positive breast cancer. Learn mechanisms, effectiveness, side‑effects, and how to choose the right therapy for you.
19
Oct
How Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Affects Quality of Life and What You Can Do About It
Explore how delayed sleep phase syndrome affects daily life, health, and relationships, and learn practical treatments and tips to improve quality of life.
17
Oct
Betnovate (Betamethasone) vs Alternative Topical Steroids: Full Comparison
A clear, side‑by‑side look at Betnovate (betamethasone) versus common steroid creams, covering potency, costs, safety and how to pick the right one for your skin.
16
Oct
Alfacalcidol and Sleep Quality in Seniors: What the Research Shows
Explore how alfacalcidol, a vitamin D analog, may improve sleep quality in seniors, covering the science, studies, dosing tips, and safety considerations.