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Popping Painkillers. Is it safe?
Painkillers are the most commonly used OTC drugs. Though they are considered safe enough to be dispensed OTC (Over-the-counter) without...
Aaminah Najmus Sahar
Feb 272 min read


How is Python Revolutionizing Drug Discovery Research?
Python, a versatile and user-friendly programming language, has become an essential tool in modern drug discovery. By offering a rich...
Preetinder Kaur
Feb 153 min read


The most commonly prescribed drug in the UK, but is it safe?
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole and lansoprazole, are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the UK. They are crucial...
Sonia Bains
Dec 22, 20242 min read


The Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs: What Are Your Options?
The rising cost of prescription drugs in the United States has caused wide-reaching consequences for the American people. Between the...
Meadow James
Dec 11, 20243 min read


Every Drug is a Potential Poison; Every Poison is a Potent Drug
It is no doubts that the word "poison" is mostly attributed to anything that causes harm or is lethal to the human body. We live in a...
Chibueze David Charis
Dec 8, 20242 min read


Let’s Talk About Nonadherence to Psychotropic Medications
Nonadherence to psychotropic medications is high, almost 50%. Close to half of patients with major psychiatric disorders, major...
Erica Tozer
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Mind Over Medicine: Understanding the Placebo Effect
The placebo effect is an actual phenomenon that illustrates the power of the brain over the body. A placebo  is a medicine that contains...
jodiedodgson
Nov 28, 20244 min read


Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: A Call to Action for Global Health
I. Introduction Antibiotic resistance (AR) is a growing global crisis, threatening to undo decades of medical progress. As bacteria...
abeez_abin
Nov 21, 20244 min read


Increased Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding Associated with Combining NSAID Pain Relievers and SSRI Antidepressants: A Reminder.
About 34 million adult Americans take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression, anxiety, and other mental health...
Larry De Young
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Beta Blockers Impact Heart Rate During Exercise
By Wendi Miller, RN Breaking our hearts Since a large majority (75%) of Americans report activity levels that are not high enough to...
Wendi Miller, RN, BSN
Nov 10, 20246 min read


Understanding Pharmaceutical Medicine: From Drug Discovery to Development
Introduction Every year, hundreds of medications are pushed into the market globally, but more than twice of that number don't make it to...
Deborah Sabinus-Chinonso
Nov 3, 20247 min read


What the GLP-1???
By Rebecca Carlo RN, BSN Losing weight seems to be a priority for most people wanting to improve their health. If you’re one of those...
carlocompositions
Nov 3, 20243 min read


The Creation of Medication
Have you ever wondered how your medication was created? You may have looked at the sticker attached on the bottle of pills, but still...
CH Chen
Oct 23, 20242 min read


In Silico Drug Design: Where Science Meets Simulation
The field of drug discovery has been transformed by in silico drug design, which utilizes advanced computational tools to predict,...
Preetinder Kaur
Oct 11, 20243 min read


The Fear Factor of Propranolol
Imagine a little pill that could ease your heart's rhythm, calm your nerves, and, just for fun, dabble in adjusting your memories. Sounds...
fariaislam2000
Sep 28, 20245 min read


Antidepressants: Everything You Need to Know
How do Antidepressants Work? | Are Antidepressants Effective? | What Happens During a Typical Treatment? | Are there Side...
Matteo Catilo
Sep 26, 202413 min read


How to SAFELY take oral NSAIDs when treating aches and pains
Headaches, arthritis & ankle sprains... Cramps, muscle & back strains… If you have experienced any of these symptoms, it’s likely at some...
nursefreed2
Sep 15, 20244 min read


The "News" on Nutraceuticals
Introduction What if you could combine the therapy of medications with the health benefits of good nutrition? What if consuming both of...
cinnamonschwinnRN
Jul 31, 20244 min read


Precision Medicine: Using Pharmacogenomics in Clinical Practice
Pharmacogenomics explores how genetic factors influence drug metabolism and impact individual responses to medications. Precision...
Meadow James
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Tirzepatide (Mounjaro): A New Solution for Obesity?
By: Dr. Vijay Subramaniam, DO Obesity has been an ongoing issue in the United States for years. However, it is not just fast food,...
vsubra6
Jun 2, 20244 min read
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