Steve Purkiss Health Insights - Page 4
17
Nov
Immunosuppressive Combinations: Generic Options for Transplant Care
Generic immunosuppressants like tacrolimus and mycophenolate now offer major cost savings for transplant patients without compromising outcomes - if managed properly with regular blood monitoring and consistent sourcing.
16
Nov
Antipsychotics and Cardiac Medications: Understanding QT Prolongation Risks
Antipsychotics can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to monitor for QT prolongation, and how to balance mental health benefits with cardiac safety.
14
Nov
Asian Generic Markets: How India and China Dominate Global Pharma Supply Chains
India and China dominate the global generic drug market, with India leading in volume and China in value. Emerging economies like Vietnam and Cambodia are carving out niche roles. Here's how they shape the future of affordable medicine.
14
Nov
How to Keep a Medication List for Safer Care and Fewer Errors
Keeping an accurate, up-to-date medication list prevents dangerous drug interactions and reduces hospital visits. Learn what to include, how to update it, and the best ways to share it with your care team.
12
Nov
BPPV: Understanding Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and How Canalith Repositioning Works
BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo - caused by loose crystals in the inner ear. It’s not dangerous but can be disabling. The Epley maneuver, a simple head movement, fixes it in minutes. Learn how it works and why most people get it wrong.
9
Nov
How Culture Shapes What We Accept - Even When It’s Generic
Culture shapes whether people accept new tools - even simple ones. Learn how cultural values like trust, authority, and group norms determine adoption, and how to design for real users, not just ideal ones.
6
Nov
Furosemide and Dental Health: What You Need to Know for a Healthy Smile
Furosemide can cause dry mouth, increasing your risk of cavities and gum disease. Learn practical tips to protect your teeth while taking this diuretic, from hydration strategies to dentist visits and product choices.
3
Nov
Travel with Blood Thinners: How to Stay Safe Abroad
Traveling with blood thinners is safe if you plan ahead. Learn how to manage warfarin or DOACs abroad, stay hydrated, move regularly, avoid risks, and handle emergencies without disrupting your trip.
1
Nov
Amitriptyline vs. Alternatives: What Works Better for Depression, Pain, and Sleep?
Amitriptyline helps with depression, pain, and sleep-but has serious side effects. Discover safer, equally effective alternatives like SSRIs, SNRIs, and CBT that are now preferred by doctors.
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.