Is Food Safe if it Has Chemicals?
Assessing the safety of additives and other chemicals in food includes scientific study of how much of a chemical is…
Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are a hazard year-round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy…
Is It Really ‘FDA Approved’?
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating human drugs and biological products, animal drugs, medical devices, tobacco…
998: Why the NKF Says Its OK to Use Race-Free eGFR to Make Renal Dose Adjustments
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode998. In this episode, I’ll discuss why the NKF says its OK to use race-free eGFR to…
997: The use of methylene blue for the treatment of refractory anaphylaxis without hypotension
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode997. The post 997: The use of methylene blue for the treatment of refractory anaphylaxis without hypotension…
It’s a Good Time to Get Your Flu Vaccine
Getting vaccinated in the fall can lower your chances of getting the flu. Haven’t had your flu shot yet? It’s…
Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays
Following these safe food-handling practices will help prevent food poisoning, also called foodborne illness.
What to Know About Breast Implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates breast implants as medical devices. Get the latest information to help you make…
Pregnant? Breastfeeding? FDA Aims to Improve Drug Information
The FDA is helping women know more about the effects of medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Discuss treatment options with…
Ingesting or Inhaling Nitrite “Poppers” Can Cause Severe Injury or Death
Health care providers report increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to nitrite popper ingestion or inhalation.