Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2
Therapeutic Interchange: What Providers Really Do When Substituting Medications Within the Same Class
Therapeutic interchange is a proven way to lower drug costs without sacrificing care-by swapping medications within the same class, not across different ones. Here's how providers use it safely and effectively in hospitals and long-term care.
Congressional Bills Aim to Tackle Drug and Healthcare Provider Shortages in 2026
Two new congressional bills aim to fix drug and healthcare provider shortages, but they’re stuck due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Here’s what’s in them, why they matter, and what’s blocking progress.
Weight Loss and Sleep Apnea: How BMI Directly Impacts CPAP Pressure Needs
Your BMI directly affects how much CPAP pressure you need. Losing even 10% of your weight can cut sleep apnea events in half-and lower your CPAP settings. Here’s how weight loss changes your treatment-and why many gain weight after starting CPAP.
High-Dose Statins After Stroke: What You Need to Know About Benefits and Risks
High-dose statins after stroke reduce recurrent ischemic strokes by 16% but slightly increase bleeding risk. Learn who benefits most, common side effects, alternatives, and how to stay on therapy safely.
Dose-Related vs Non-Dose-Related Side Effects: What You Need to Know in Pharmacology
Learn the critical difference between dose-related and non-dose-related side effects in pharmacology - why one is predictable and common, the other rare but deadly, and how doctors use this knowledge to keep you safe.