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The Military Shelf Life Extension Program proves many expired medications remain effective years past their labels. SLEP's data challenges conventional expiration dating and saves billions annually by extending drug life under proper storage.
Bipolar depression and unipolar depression look alike but require completely different treatments. Misdiagnosis can lead to dangerous side effects. Learn the key differences in symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Quality control in medical manufacturing saves lives by ensuring devices like pacemakers and insulin pumps work safely. Learn how FDA and ISO standards prevent harm, what changed in 2024, and why compliance matters now.
Learn how to check active ingredients in children's medicines to prevent dangerous double dosing. Discover the most common risky ingredients, real-life cases, and simple steps every parent can take today.
DailyMed is the official source for up-to-date FDA drug labels and side effects. Learn how to navigate it to find accurate, current prescribing information - no summaries, no ads, just the truth.
Nonallergic rhinitis causes chronic nasal symptoms without allergies. Learn the top irritant triggers - from cold air to spicy food - and evidence-based ways to manage it with saline rinses, nasal sprays, and avoidance strategies.
Fluoroquinolones like levofloxacin can trigger sudden delirium in older adults, causing confusion, hallucinations, and memory loss. Learn the signs, risks, and safer alternatives to protect elderly patients from preventable cognitive side effects.
Learn how to accurately document drug allergies in your medical records to prevent dangerous medication errors. Specifics matter-vague answers can cost you the right treatment.
Learn safe, evidence-based strategies to taper off benzodiazepines without severe withdrawal. Discover the right pace, best medications to switch to, and how therapy boosts success rates.
Opioid therapy can help with severe pain, but it carries serious risks of dependence and overdose. Learn when it’s appropriate, what the guidelines say, and how to stay safe.