Author: Archer Hamilton - Page 2
Medication Safety for People with Low Vision or Hearing Loss: Practical Steps to Prevent Errors
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Jan 1 2026
Medication errors are dangerously common for people with low vision or hearing loss. Learn practical, proven steps to identify pills, avoid mistakes, and demand safer labeling from pharmacies.
Adrenal Incidentalomas: How to Evaluate and When Surgery Is Needed
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Dec 31 2025
Adrenal incidentalomas are common, often harmless tumors found during unrelated scans. Learn how to tell which ones need surgery, which need testing, and why most don’t require any treatment at all.
Physical Dependence vs Addiction: Clear Differences in Opioid Use Disorder
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Dec 30 2025
Physical dependence on opioids is a normal biological response to long-term use, not addiction. Learn how to tell the difference, what each means for treatment, and why confusing them harms patients.
Orphan Drug Exclusivity: How Rare-Disease Medicines Get Market Protection
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Dec 28 2025
Orphan drug exclusivity gives pharmaceutical companies seven years of market protection for rare-disease treatments, driving innovation where profits were once impossible. Here's how it works, who benefits, and why it's under scrutiny.
GERD and Acid Reflux: How PPIs and Lifestyle Changes Work Together
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Dec 27 2025
GERD and acid reflux can be managed effectively with proton pump inhibitors and lifestyle changes. Learn how PPIs work, their risks, and the proven lifestyle fixes that reduce symptoms without drugs.
Quality Control Testing: Step-by-Step Process in Generic Manufacturing QA
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Dec 26 2025
Learn the six essential steps of quality control testing in generic manufacturing QA-from defining standards to taking corrective action-and how modern tools and regulations shape today’s best practices.
How Multiple Generic Drug Competitors Enter After the First Market Entrant
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Dec 24 2025
After the first generic enters the market, prices crash-but not all at once. Multiple competitors trigger dramatic price drops, authorized generics disrupt the first mover, and manufacturing bottlenecks cause shortages. Here's how the race really works.
When to Call 911 vs. Contact Your Doctor About Medication Reactions
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Dec 23 2025
Know when a medication reaction is a minor side effect or a life-threatening emergency. Learn the key symptoms that require calling 911 immediately-and when you can wait to contact your doctor.
Renal Dosing for Metformin and SGLT2 Inhibitors: When to Adjust
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Dec 21 2025
Learn when and how to adjust metformin and SGLT2 inhibitor doses for kidney disease. Updated guidelines show these drugs protect kidneys-even when function is low. Know the eGFR thresholds, dosing rules, and what to watch for.
Amblyopia: How Vision Development and Patching Therapy Restore Sight in Children
- By : Archer Hamilton
- Date : Dec 20 2025
Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is the leading cause of childhood vision loss. Patching therapy forces the brain to use the weaker eye, restoring vision when started early. Learn how treatment works, why timing matters, and what alternatives exist.
