Author: Calder Renshaw

20 Feb

Antibiotic Stewardship: How Responsible Use Prevents Resistance and Protects Gut Health

Posted by Calder Renshaw

02/20/2026

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Antibiotic stewardship saves lives by ensuring antibiotics are used only when necessary. Learn how responsible prescribing prevents resistance, reduces C. diff infections, and protects your gut health.

19 Feb

Opioid Monitoring During Treatment: Urine Drug Screens and Risk Stratification

Posted by Calder Renshaw

02/19/2026

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Urine drug screens and risk stratification help clinicians safely manage opioid therapy by identifying adherence, detecting illicit substances, and reducing overdose risk. Updated guidelines now recommend targeted testing based on patient risk, not blanket screening.

17 Feb

Are generic drugs as safe as brands? Clinical evidence reveals the truth

Posted by Calder Renshaw

02/17/2026

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Clinical evidence shows generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs for most people. The FDA requires strict equivalence, and large studies confirm similar outcomes. Exceptions exist for narrow therapeutic index drugs, where consistency matters.

2 Feb

COMISA: How to Effectively Manage Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Together

Posted by Calder Renshaw

02/ 2/2026

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COMISA is the hidden condition where insomnia and sleep apnea occur together, making sleep worse than either alone. Most treatments fail because they address only one problem. Learn why combining CBT-I and CPAP is the only proven solution.

31 Jan

How to Manage Weight Gain While Taking Psychotropic Medications

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/31/2026

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Learn how to manage weight gain caused by psychotropic medications like antipsychotics and antidepressants. Discover which drugs carry the highest risk, proven strategies like metformin and lifestyle changes, and how to work with your doctor to protect your long-term health.

30 Jan

Patent Challenges and Settlements: How Companies Negotiate Entry

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/30/2026

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Most patent disputes end in settlement, not court. Learn how companies use strategy, data, and negotiation to avoid costly litigation-and turn patent conflicts into business opportunities.

29 Jan

180-Day Exclusivity: How Patent Law Controls Generic Drug Market Entry

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/29/2026

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The 180-day exclusivity rule lets the first generic drugmaker to challenge a patent block competitors for six months. But delays in launch can extend this monopoly for years-keeping prices high and patients waiting.

28 Jan

St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drugs: What You Must Know Before Taking It

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/28/2026

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St. John's Wort may help mild depression, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, transplant meds, antidepressants, and more. Know the risks before taking it.

27 Jan

Manufacturing Changes: Notification and Approval Requirements for Pharmaceutical Quality

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/27/2026

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Understand the FDA's three-tier system for manufacturing changes in pharmaceuticals-PAS, CBE-30, and annual reports-and how to avoid costly compliance mistakes. Learn what triggers each category and how global regulators compare.

22 Jan

Fluoroquinolones and Delirium in Older Adults: What Doctors Don’t Always Tell You

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/22/2026

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Fluoroquinolones like levofloxacin can trigger sudden, dangerous delirium in older adults - confusion, hallucinations, memory loss - often mistaken for dementia. Learn the signs, risks, and safer alternatives.

Author: Calder Renshaw

Antibiotic Stewardship: How Responsible Use Prevents Resistance and Protects Gut Health

Opioid Monitoring During Treatment: Urine Drug Screens and Risk Stratification

Are generic drugs as safe as brands? Clinical evidence reveals the truth

COMISA: How to Effectively Manage Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Together

How to Manage Weight Gain While Taking Psychotropic Medications

Patent Challenges and Settlements: How Companies Negotiate Entry

180-Day Exclusivity: How Patent Law Controls Generic Drug Market Entry

St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drugs: What You Must Know Before Taking It

Manufacturing Changes: Notification and Approval Requirements for Pharmaceutical Quality

Fluoroquinolones and Delirium in Older Adults: What Doctors Don’t Always Tell You

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