Archive: 2025/12 - Page 2
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Gait, Cognition, and Shunts Explained
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a treatable cause of dementia in older adults, marked by gait trouble, cognitive decline, and bladder issues. Unlike Alzheimer's, NPH can be reversed with shunt surgery - if diagnosed early.
How to Use Technology to Track Medication Expiration Dates
Learn how RFID, eMAR, and mobile apps help track medication expiration dates to prevent waste and ensure patient safety. Discover the best tools for hospitals, clinics, and home use.
Teleaudiology: How Remote Hearing Care Is Changing Hearing Aid Adjustments
Teleaudiology lets you adjust your hearing aids remotely via smartphone apps and video calls, saving time, money, and travel. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what you can and can’t do from home.
Parkinson’s DBS: How Deep Brain Stimulation Works and Who Benefits Most
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) can dramatically improve motor symptoms for Parkinson’s patients who respond to levodopa. Learn who qualifies, how it works, the risks, and why so many eligible patients never get it.
Future Legal Developments: Proposed Laws and Regulatory Changes in 2025-2026
2025-2026 brings sweeping legal changes across U.S. employment, tax, housing, and firearms law. California leads with major reforms, while federal policy shifts create compliance challenges. Know what's new and how to adapt.
DOAC Dosing in Obesity: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What You Need to Know
Apixaban and rivaroxaban are safe and effective at standard doses for obese patients. Dabigatran increases bleeding risk. Edoxaban may need monitoring in extreme obesity. No dose escalation is recommended.
How to Manage Interactions When Starting a New Medication
Learn how to safely manage drug interactions when starting a new medication. Avoid dangerous combinations, recognize high-risk pairings, and take practical steps to protect your health with expert-backed strategies.
Seizure Medications and Pregnancy: Risks of Birth Defects and Drug Interactions
Seizure medications can pose serious risks during pregnancy, including birth defects and dangerous drug interactions with birth control. Learn which drugs are safest, how to manage risks, and why planning ahead is critical for women with epilepsy.