Author: Fiona Ravenscroft

Opioid use during pregnancy requires careful medical management. Medication-assisted treatment with methadone or buprenorphine is the safest option, reducing risks to both mother and baby. Neonatal withdrawal is common but treatable.

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, causes progressive shoulder stiffness and pain. Learn the three stages, what actually helps (and what doesn't), and proven mobilization techniques to speed up recovery without surgery.

Statin-induced muscle pain is common but often misunderstood. Learn the real science behind statin myopathy, why it happens, and what actually works to manage it-without giving up heart protection.

As of 2025, over 270 medications remain in short supply in the U.S., including IV fluids, chemotherapy drugs, and antibiotics. Learn which drugs are hardest to find, why shortages persist, and what patients and providers can do.

Thiazide diuretics effectively lower blood pressure but can raise uric acid, increasing gout risk. Learn why, who’s at risk, monitoring tips, and safer alternatives.

Learn how azithromycin works for respiratory infections, the best dosing, benefits, risks, and when to avoid it. Practical tips for clinicians and patients.

A thorough guide comparing Imiquad Cream with other topical treatments, covering how it works, side‑effects, costs, and tips for choosing the best option.

A clear, side‑by‑side comparison of Iversun (Ivermectin) and its main antiparasitic alternatives, covering mechanisms, dosing, safety and when each drug is the right choice.

A detailed 2025 guide comparing Retino A Cream 0.025% with generic tretinoin, Differin, retinol and tazarotene, covering efficacy, cost, side effects and how to choose the right option.

Explore how sleep needs evolve with age, why insomnia rises in seniors, and practical steps to improve nighttime rest for older adults.