Tag: polypharmacy

Dec, 3 2025

How to Prevent Drug-Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients

Nina Falkner

Drug-drug interactions in elderly patients are a leading cause of hospitalizations. Learn how to prevent them using proven tools like the Beers Criteria, STOPP, and NO TEARS-plus practical steps for patients and families.

Nov, 3 2025

How Medical History Increases Your Risk of Specific Medication Side Effects

Nina Falkner

Your medical history isn't just a record-it's a map to your risk of medication side effects. From genetics to polypharmacy, here's how your past shapes your body's response to drugs-and what you can do about it.