Author: Damian Soong
How to Use Patient Counseling to Catch Dispensing Mistakes in Pharmacy Practice
Patient counseling catches 83% of dispensing errors before they reach patients-more than scanners or double-checks. Learn the 4-step method pharmacists use to stop mistakes, who needs it most, and how to make it work under pressure.
Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion: Pump Settings and Safety Guide
Learn how to set up and safely use an insulin pump with accurate basal rates, bolus calculations, site care, and emergency protocols. Essential for anyone using continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy.
How to Read Prescription Dosage Instructions: Frequency and Timing Explained
Learn how to correctly interpret prescription dosage instructions for frequency and timing. Avoid common mistakes with terms like 'twice daily,' 'as needed,' and 'with food' that can affect your health.
Diabetes Medication Interactions: Dangerous Drug Combinations to Avoid
Certain diabetes drug combinations can cause dangerous drops or spikes in blood sugar. Learn the top risky pairs, how to avoid them, and what safer options exist in 2025.
Bile Acid Diarrhea: How to Diagnose, Treat with Binders, and Manage with Diet
Bile acid diarrhea is a common but often missed cause of chronic watery diarrhea. Learn how to get diagnosed with simple blood tests, which binders work best, and how diet changes can cut symptoms in half.
Healthcare Provider Reporting: What Doctors and Nurses Must Report and When
Doctors and nurses have legal obligations to report abuse, public health threats, and professional misconduct. Learn what you must report, when, and how to stay protected under state laws.
Canagliflozin and Amputation Risk: What You Need to Know Now
Canagliflozin increases the risk of foot and leg amputations in certain people with diabetes. Learn who’s at risk, how to prevent complications, and how this drug compares to other SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance and Farxiga.
Sulfonylureas and Hypoglycemia: Understanding Low Blood Sugar Risks and How to Prevent Them
Sulfonylureas are effective for type 2 diabetes but carry a high risk of dangerous low blood sugar. Learn which drugs are safest, how to prevent hypoglycemia, and what to ask your doctor if you're on one.
How Atrophic Gastroenteritis Leads to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Atrophic gastroenteritis weakens the stomach lining, disrupting acid regulation and leading to chronic reflux. This hidden connection explains why GERD often doesn't respond to standard treatments.
Anticoagulants for Seniors: Why Stroke Prevention Usually Beats Fall Risk
Anticoagulants for seniors with atrial fibrillation prevent far more strokes than they cause bleeds-even with fall risk. Learn why DOACs like apixaban are often the best choice and how to reduce fall danger without stopping treatment.
