Author: Robin Tudge

Using Social Media for Pharmacovigilance: How Pharma Companies Track Drug Side Effects Online

Robin Tudge
December 2, 2025
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Social media is transforming pharmacovigilance by offering real-time insights into drug side effects. Learn how AI and patient posts help detect safety signals - and why data quality, privacy, and validation remain critical challenges.

Corticosteroids and Diabetes: How Steroids Cause High Blood Sugar and How to Manage It

Robin Tudge
December 1, 2025
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Corticosteroids like prednisone can cause dangerous spikes in blood sugar, even in people without diabetes. Learn how steroids trigger hyperglycemia, who's most at risk, and how to manage it safely with insulin and monitoring.

Single-Sided Deafness: CROS and Bone-Anchored Hearing Options Explained

Robin Tudge
December 1, 2025
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Learn how CROS and bone-anchored hearing devices help with single-sided deafness. Compare benefits, costs, risks, and real-world performance to find the right solution for your hearing needs.

Bioequivalence Studies: What the FDA Requires Generic Drug Manufacturers to Prove

Robin Tudge
November 29, 2025
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Learn what the FDA requires generic drug makers to prove through bioequivalence studies to ensure their products work just like brand-name drugs. Key criteria, exceptions, and recent updates explained.

Mineral Bone Disorder in CKD: Understanding Calcium, PTH, and Vitamin D

Robin Tudge
November 28, 2025
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CKD-MBD is a serious mineral disorder in kidney disease involving calcium, PTH, and vitamin D imbalances that lead to bone fractures and heart disease. Learn how it develops, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments actually work.

How to Identify Look-Alike Names on Prescription Labels

Robin Tudge
November 27, 2025
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Learn how to spot dangerous look-alike drug names on prescription labels using tall man lettering, barcode scanning, and verification steps. Reduce medication errors with proven strategies used in U.S. hospitals.

Antibiotic Rashes: When to Stop the Drug and Call the Doctor

Robin Tudge
November 26, 2025
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Most antibiotic rashes aren’t allergies - but knowing the difference can prevent dangerous mistakes. Learn when to stop the drug and when to keep going, based on rash type, timing, and symptoms.

How to Verify Dose Changes and Avoid Miscommunication in Healthcare

Robin Tudge
November 25, 2025
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Learn how to verify medication dose changes safely using proven protocols, avoid deadly miscommunications, and use tools like SBAR and barcode scanning to prevent errors. Essential for nurses, pharmacists, and providers.

Biosimilars vs Generics: Key Differences Explained

Robin Tudge
November 24, 2025
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Biosimilars and generics both lower drug costs, but they’re not the same. Biosimilars are complex biologic copies with stricter rules, while generics are simple chemical copies. Understand the key differences in safety, cost, and substitution.

Fluoroquinolone Side Effects: Tendinopathy and Nerve Damage Risks

Robin Tudge
November 22, 2025
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Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin can cause permanent tendon rupture and nerve damage. Learn who’s at risk, how to recognize early signs, and safer alternatives for common infections.