Author: Andy Dargon
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Learn how it develops, how it's managed with insulin and technology, and what new treatments are emerging.
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a food-triggered condition causing swallowing difficulties. Milk elimination and steroid slurries are top treatments. Learn what works, what doesn't, and the latest 2025 advances.
Clinical trial data shows how a drug works under ideal conditions, but real-world outcomes reveal how it performs in everyday life-with older, sicker, and more diverse patients. Understanding both is key to making informed treatment decisions.
Coronary artery disease, caused by atherosclerosis, is the leading cause of death worldwide. Learn how plaque builds up, who’s at highest risk, and what treatments actually work-from lifestyle changes to modern medications and procedures.
Sterile manufacturing for injectables demands extreme cleanliness to prevent life-threatening infections. Learn the key requirements, methods, costs, and real-world failures behind making safe injectable drugs.
Retinal detachment is a vision-threatening emergency. Recognize the six key symptoms-floaters, flashes, shadows-and seek immediate care. Surgery within 24 hours offers the best chance to save your sight.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease affects 1 in 4 adults and can lead to serious liver damage - but it’s often reversible with diet, exercise, and weight loss. Learn how it progresses and what actually works to heal your liver.
Medication Guides are FDA-mandated safety handouts for high-risk prescription drugs. Learn when pharmacists must distribute them, how rules differ by setting, and what’s changing in 2025 to improve patient safety.
Learn how to keep your insulin, EpiPens, and other heat-sensitive medications safe while traveling in hot climates. Avoid dangerous degradation with proven storage methods, coolers, and travel tips backed by pharmacists and real-world data.
Learn how to safely manage common pediatric medication side effects like vomiting, rashes, and hyperactivity at home. Get expert-backed tips on dosing, storage, when to call the doctor, and how to prevent dangerous errors.