Author: Teddy Rankin

By Teddy Rankin, 12 Apr, 2026 / Medications

Medications to Avoid While Pregnant: Safe Alternatives and Warning Signs

Learn which medications to avoid during pregnancy to protect fetal health, discover safe alternatives for common pains, and understand the latest FDA safety warnings.

By Teddy Rankin, 9 Apr, 2026 / Medications

How to Pack a Travel Medication Kit: A Complete Guide for Common Conditions

Learn how to pack a travel medication kit for common conditions. This guide covers essential meds, wound care, prescription safety, and destination-specific tips.

By Teddy Rankin, 8 Apr, 2026 / Health Conditions

Lipoprotein(a): Understanding Your Genetic Heart Risk and Treatment Options

Discover why Lipoprotein(a) is a hidden genetic heart risk and explore the latest treatment options, including new ASO therapies to lower your risk.

By Teddy Rankin, 4 Apr, 2026 / Health Conditions

Cataracts Guide: Understanding Age-Related Lens Clouding and Surgery

Learn about cataracts, from the causes of age-related lens clouding to modern surgical extraction and IOL options for restoring your vision.

By Teddy Rankin, 1 Apr, 2026 / Medications

Patent Term Restoration: Legal Methods to Extend Exclusivity for Pharmaceuticals

Explore Patent Term Restoration, a legal tool under the Hatch-Waxman Act that extends drug patent exclusivity. Learn eligibility, calculations, and economic impacts.

By Teddy Rankin, 30 Mar, 2026 / Food Safety

Lot number tracking: how FDA identifies problem batches

Understand the FDA's Traceability Lot Code system, how it tracks problem batches, and the compliance deadlines for Food Traceability List items.

By Teddy Rankin, 26 Mar, 2026 / Medications

Soy Products and Thyroid Medications: Absorption Best Practices

Learn how soy products impact thyroid medication absorption. Practical guide on timing, specific foods to watch, and stabilizing TSH levels with levothyroxine.

By Teddy Rankin, 25 Mar, 2026 / Medications

International ICH Guidelines: Harmonizing Medication Safety

Explore how International ICH Guidelines standardize medication safety globally. Learn about the 5-step process, key safety pillars, and recent 2024 updates impacting FDA and EMA regulations.

By Teddy Rankin, 22 Mar, 2026 / Medications

Impact of Drug Shortages on Patient Care: When Medications Aren't Available

Drug shortages are disrupting care for millions of patients, forcing delays, substitutions, and dangerous errors. From cancer drugs to antibiotics, when medications vanish, lives hang in the balance.

By Teddy Rankin, 19 Mar, 2026 / Health Conditions

IBS vs. IBD: What’s the Real Difference Between Functional and Inflammatory Bowel Disorders?

IBS and IBD both cause belly pain and bowel changes, but one is a functional disorder with no damage, while the other involves chronic inflammation and structural harm. Know the difference to get the right care.

By Teddy Rankin, 18 Mar, 2026 / Medications

Priority vs Standard Review: How FDA Prioritizes Generic Drug Applications

The FDA uses priority and standard review timelines to speed up or manage generic drug approvals. Priority review cuts approval time from 10 to 8 months for first generics, shortage drugs, or improved formulations - and now includes incentives for U.S. manufacturing.

By Teddy Rankin, 15 Mar, 2026 / Health Conditions

Heart Attack Warning Signs: Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Emergency Care

Learn the real warning signs of a heart attack - including subtle symptoms women and older adults often miss. Discover what to do in the critical minutes before help arrives and why acting fast can save a life.