Archive: 2025/12
How Medications Cross the Placenta and Affect the Fetus
Medications don't just stay in the mother's body - many cross the placenta and reach the fetus. Learn how drug size, solubility, and placental transporters determine fetal exposure, and why timing during pregnancy matters more than you think.
Cystic Fibrosis: Genetic Respiratory Disease and the New Therapies Changing Lives
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic respiratory disease once fatal in childhood. New CFTR modulator therapies now let most patients live into their 50s - but access and cost remain major barriers.
St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know
St. John's Wort may help with mild depression, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of warfarin, birth control, antidepressants, and other prescription drugs. Learn which medications it interacts with and how to stay safe.
Alcohol and Sleep: How Drinking Affects Fragmentation, Apnea, and Next-Day Functioning
Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it fragments sleep, worsens apnea, and impairs next-day function. Learn how even one drink disrupts your rest and what to do instead.
Future Practice Trends: How Provider Attitudes Are Changing in 2025
In 2025, healthcare providers are shifting from traditional roles to digital, team-based, patient-centered models. AI, wearables, and certification-driven teams are reshaping how care is delivered-and who delivers it.
Antibiotic Effectiveness After Expiration Dates: What to Know
Expiration dates on antibiotics aren't just suggestions-they're critical safety markers. While some pills may still be potent after expiration, using them risks treatment failure and antibiotic resistance. Know when to avoid expired meds and how to store them properly.