Archive: 2025/12

Simon loxton

How to Communicate Past Drug Reactions Before Surgery

Learn how to clearly communicate past drug reactions before surgery to prevent life-threatening complications. Step-by-step guidance on what to tell your medical team, which drugs are risky, and how to ensure your history is properly documented.

Simon loxton

Pituitary Adenomas: Understanding Prolactinomas and Hormone Imbalances

Prolactinomas are the most common type of pituitary adenoma, causing hormone imbalances that affect fertility, sex drive, and vision. Learn how they're diagnosed, treated with medication like cabergoline, and when surgery or radiation becomes necessary.

Simon loxton

Kava and Sedative Medications: What You Need to Know About Liver and Sedation Risks

Mixing kava with sedative medications can cause dangerous liver damage and excessive drowsiness. Learn the real risks, who's most vulnerable, and what safer alternatives exist.