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Alan Gervasi 12 31 Dec 2025

Pharmacogenomics Testing: How Your Genes Decide Which Medications Work for You

Pharmacogenomics testing uses your DNA to predict how you'll respond to medications, helping doctors choose the right drug and dose. It's changing how depression, heart disease, and chronic pain are treated.

Alan Gervasi 8 24 Dec 2025

How to Manage Multiple Pharmacies and Prescribers Safely

Learn how to safely manage multiple pharmacies and prescribers for seniors using centralized systems that prevent medication errors, reduce duplicates, and ensure compliance. Essential for pharmacy chains and caregivers.

Alan Gervasi 13 23 Dec 2025

How to Manage Weight Gain and Moon Face from Corticosteroids

Learn how to manage weight gain and moon face from corticosteroids like prednisone through diet, hydration, and medical guidance - without stopping essential treatment.

Alan Gervasi 10 22 Dec 2025

False Drug Allergy Labels: How Testing Confirms If You’re Really Allergic

Over 95% of people labeled allergic to penicillin aren’t truly allergic. Learn how testing can confirm your allergy status, improve treatment, reduce antibiotic resistance, and save money.

Alan Gervasi 10 21 Dec 2025

Liver Transplantation: Eligibility, Surgery, and Immunosuppression Explained

Liver transplantation offers a lifeline for end-stage liver disease. Learn who qualifies, what the surgery involves, how immunosuppression works, and what life is like after transplant.

Alan Gervasi 15 17 Dec 2025

Compounding Pharmacies: What to Do When Your Medication Isn't Available

When your medication is out of stock, compounding pharmacies can create custom versions with no allergens, better dosing, or easier forms like creams or liquids. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and how to access them.

Alan Gervasi 12 16 Dec 2025

Mandatory Substitution Worldwide: How Legal Frameworks Differ Across Countries

Mandatory substitution laws vary globally-forcing risk swaps in banking, replacing autonomy in mental health, and banning toxic chemicals in the EU. Here’s how different countries handle it-and why it matters to you.

Alan Gervasi 11 15 Dec 2025

How Drug-Drug Interactions Work: Mechanisms and Effects Explained

Drug-drug interactions can be harmless or life-threatening. Learn how medications affect each other through metabolism, absorption, and receptor effects - and how to prevent dangerous outcomes.

Alan Gervasi 16 15 Dec 2025

Generic Drug Availability: How Long After Patent Expiration Until You Can Buy It?

Generic drugs don't appear immediately after patent expiration. Legal hurdles, patent thickets, and manufacturing delays often push launch dates years later-costing patients billions. Here's how the system really works.

Alan Gervasi 10 12 Dec 2025

Antibiotics and Warfarin: How to Prevent Dangerous INR Spikes and Bleeding Risks

Antibiotics can cause dangerous INR spikes in people taking warfarin, leading to serious bleeding. Learn which antibiotics are high-risk, when to test your INR, and how to prevent life-threatening complications.

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