Author: Brittany Thayer

Ototoxic Medications: How Common Drugs Can Damage Hearing and What to Watch For

Brittany Thayer 1 January 2026 5

Ototoxic medications like cisplatin and gentamicin can cause permanent hearing loss. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how monitoring works, and what steps you can take to protect your hearing before it's too late.

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How to Safely Use Motion Sickness and Jet Lag Medications While Traveling

Brittany Thayer 27 December 2025 11

Learn how to safely use motion sickness and jet lag medications to avoid side effects, confusion, and dangerous interactions. Get expert-backed timing tips and real-world advice for travelers in 2025.

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How to Read OTC Children’s Medication Labels by Weight and Age

Brittany Thayer 26 December 2025 15

Learn how to safely dose children's OTC medications using weight instead of age. Understand acetaminophen and ibuprofen labels, avoid common dosing mistakes, and use the right measuring tools to keep your child safe.

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Pneumonia Types: Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Lung Infections

Brittany Thayer 24 December 2025 9

Learn the key differences between bacterial, viral, and fungal pneumonia - from symptoms and causes to treatment and prevention. Know what to watch for and how to protect yourself.

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Medication Switching: How Changing Psychiatric Drugs Affects Your Mind

Brittany Thayer 23 December 2025 15

Changing psychiatric medications can trigger emotional numbness, anxiety spikes, and even suicidal thoughts-not because of the new drug, but because of how the brain reacts to instability. Here’s what really happens during a switch.

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Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding the Autoimmune Neurological Disease

Brittany Thayer 22 December 2025 14

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the nervous system, causing fatigue, numbness, and mobility issues. Learn how it works, its four types, what triggers it, and how modern treatments help people live full lives.

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Survivorship Plans: What You Need to Know About Follow-Up, Screening, and Late Effects After Cancer

Brittany Thayer 15 December 2025 11

A survivorship care plan helps cancer survivors navigate follow-up care, late effects, and long-term screening after treatment. Learn what’s included, why it matters, and how to get one.

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Medicaid Generic Drug Policies: How States Are Cutting Prescription Costs

Brittany Thayer 9 December 2025 13

States are using MAC lists, rebate rules, and anti-gouging laws to control Medicaid spending on generic drugs. With 85% of prescriptions being generics, smart policies save billions - but supply chain risks and PBM opacity threaten progress.

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Renal Dosing for Metformin and SGLT2 Inhibitors: When to Adjust in 2025

Brittany Thayer 8 December 2025 12

Updated 2025 guidelines for metformin and SGLT2 inhibitor dosing in kidney disease. Learn when to adjust, when to stop, and how to protect kidneys without compromising diabetes control.

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Vaccines and Pregnancy: Safe Immunizations and Timing

Brittany Thayer 7 December 2025 14

Learn which vaccines are safe and recommended during pregnancy, the best timing for each, and how they protect both you and your newborn. Evidence-based, clear, and practical.

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How Providers Can Advocate for Generic Medications to Improve Patient Outcomes

Brittany Thayer 28 November 2025 12

Healthcare providers play a crucial role in helping patients understand and accept generic medications. Learn how clear communication, cost transparency, and trust can improve adherence and outcomes.

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Asthma in Children: How Spacers, Schools, and Care Plans Work Together

Brittany Thayer 24 November 2025 9

Asthma in children is managed best with proper spacer use, school support, and a clear care plan. Learn how spacers improve medication delivery, why schools must be prepared, and how to build a working asthma plan that keeps kids safe and in class.

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