Category: Health and Medicine - Page 2

Esophageal Motility Disorders: Understanding Dysphagia and High-Resolution Manometry

Esophageal Motility Disorders: Understanding Dysphagia and High-Resolution Manometry

Esophageal motility disorders cause dysphagia and chest pain, often mistaken for GERD. High-resolution manometry is the gold standard for diagnosis, revealing muscle dysfunction that medications can't fix. Learn how these disorders are classified and treated.

Ruaridh Wood 10.12.2025
Severe Adverse Drug Reactions: When to Seek Emergency Help

Severe Adverse Drug Reactions: When to Seek Emergency Help

Severe adverse drug reactions can be life-threatening within minutes. Learn the warning signs of anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and other emergencies - and what to do right now to save a life.

Ruaridh Wood 3.12.2025
Cancer Clinical Trials: Understanding Phases and Why Participation Matters

Cancer Clinical Trials: Understanding Phases and Why Participation Matters

Learn how cancer clinical trials work through their four key phases, what benefits participants gain, and why joining could offer new hope - even if you’ve tried all standard treatments.

Ruaridh Wood 2.12.2025
How to Report a Pharmacy Error and What Happens Next

How to Report a Pharmacy Error and What Happens Next

Learn how to report a pharmacy error safely and effectively, which agencies to contact, what happens after you report, and why your report matters-even if no one got hurt.

Ruaridh Wood 26.11.2025
Poison Control Hotline: How It Works and What to Report About Medications

Poison Control Hotline: How It Works and What to Report About Medications

Learn how the Poison Control Hotline works, what details to report about medications, and why calling early can prevent hospital visits. Free, expert help available 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.

Ruaridh Wood 22.11.2025
Chemotherapy: How Cytotoxic Drugs Work and What Side Effects to Expect

Chemotherapy: How Cytotoxic Drugs Work and What Side Effects to Expect

Chemotherapy uses cytotoxic drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells, but it also affects healthy cells, causing side effects like fatigue, hair loss, and nerve damage. Learn how it works, what to expect, and how modern care improves outcomes.

Ruaridh Wood 17.11.2025
Azelaic Acid for Hair Loss: Does It Really Help Regrow Hair?

Azelaic Acid for Hair Loss: Does It Really Help Regrow Hair?

Azelaic acid may help regrow hair by reducing DHT, calming scalp inflammation, and improving blood flow. It's a gentle, non-hormonal alternative to minoxidil and finasteride with fewer side effects.

Ruaridh Wood 4.11.2025
Indinavir and HIV/AIDS Treatment Equality: Current Challenges and Progress

Indinavir and HIV/AIDS Treatment Equality: Current Challenges and Progress

Explore indinavir's role in HIV/AIDS care, the fight for equal access, and current steps to make treatment affordable worldwide.

Ruaridh Wood 21.10.2025
Lenalidomide for POEMS Syndrome: Mechanism, Benefits, and Risks

Lenalidomide for POEMS Syndrome: Mechanism, Benefits, and Risks

Explore how lenalidomide works for POEMS syndrome, its benefits, side effects, and how it compares to other treatments in a clear, practical guide.

Ruaridh Wood 18.10.2025
Kidney Stone Surgery: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Kidney Stone Surgery: What to Expect and How to Prepare

A clear guide on what kidney stone surgery involves, how to prepare, what to expect on the day, recovery steps, risks, and practical tips for a smooth return to daily life.

Ruaridh Wood 16.10.2025