Fishtown Medicine Library
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Precision medicine strategies tuned to your unique biology.
The Adult Vaccine Schedule, by Age
Which vaccines adults need and when, as of 2026: flu each fall, shingles and pneumonia at 50, RSV, tetanus, hepatitis B, and the catch-ups adults miss.
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What to Sort Out Before Your Trip
A trip is booked. What to sort out and when: destination vaccines, malaria pills, the diarrhea plan, the kit. Ideally 4-6 weeks out; 1 week still counts.
Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Program, Explained
The qualifying conditions, the 4 steps in order, what it costs, which forms are legal, and what the law does and does not protect you from at work.
Do I Need Antibiotics?
Sinus infection, bronchitis, cold, sore throat, and UTI. What the criteria are for each, which ones need antibiotics, and what helps otherwise.
When a Blood Pressure Medication Stops Working
Why a losartan-to-telmisartan switch is often the next move, where a thiazide-like diuretic fits, and when to look for a cause behind the number.
Metoprolol: Tartrate vs Succinate
Why the short-acting form is right for finding your dose and the long-acting one is right for staying on it, plus the pill-in-the-pocket approach.
Heavy Metal Detox: The Science
Bioaccumulation is real, but most "detox teas" are not. Learn how to safely test for and reduce heavy metals using sauna, binders, and (rarely) chelation.
Integrative Cancer Care
Going beyond the standard of care. Learn how Medicine 3.0 uses metabolic therapies and fasting alongside oncology to support patients through treatment.
Magnesium: The Invisible Deficiency
Why standard magnesium tests miss most deficiencies and how to choose the right form for sleep, brain fog, and anxiety.
Mindfulness as a Biological Tool
It is not "woo-woo." Learn the neuroscience of how mindfulness lowers cortisol, calms the amygdala, and reduces inflammation.