Systematic screening of med adherence will ID barriers
(HealthDay)—Implementation of systematic monitoring for medication adherence will allow for identification of barriers to adherence and tailoring of interventions, according to a viewpoint piece published ...
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May 22, 2013 |
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Nearly 30 percent of women fail to pick up new prescriptions for osteoporosis, study finds
Nearly 30 percent of women failed to pick up their bisphosphonate prescriptions, a medication that is most commonly used to treat osteoporosis and similar bone diseases, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published this ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 18, 2013 |
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Studies find strong links between food insecurity, health care among elderly
(Medical Xpress)—A fear of going hungry may be leading many older Georgians to skip medications and cancel doctors' appointments as they juggle limited incomes with prescription costs and out-of-pocket ...
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Mar 05, 2013 |
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Can insurers save money by providing free diabetes-related medications and supplies?
Reducing financial barriers to medication access—a strategy known as value-based insurance design (VBID)—can improve medication adherence and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes. The economic ...
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Feb 20, 2013 |
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Medication: Take it, leave it or sometimes forget
Patients on medication for long-term conditions can often face difficulties with taking their medication as directed by their doctor. In addition to the potentially detrimental effect on their health, the ...
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Feb 12, 2013 |
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Simple intervention helps doctors communicate better when prescribing medications
When it comes to prescribing medications to their patients, physicians could use a dose of extra training, according to a new study led by a UCLA researcher.
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Jan 15, 2013 |
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Communication is key to medication adherence
(Medical Xpress)—Even the best medicines in the world can be rendered ineffective if they are not taken as prescribed. The problem known as medication "non-adherence" is a major health issue in the United ...
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Jan 02, 2013 |
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Differences in generic pill characteristics may lead to interruptions in essential medication use
Generic medications currently account for over 70 percent of prescriptions dispensed. However, while generic drugs are clinically bioequivalent to the brand-name version, they often differ in their physical characteristics, ...
Medications
Dec 31, 2012 |
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Meds adherence self-report valid in type 2 diabetes
(HealthDay)—Self-reported measures of medication adherence in adults with type 2 diabetes are valid, although some self-reports are moderated by depression, according to a study published online Nov. 30 ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 20, 2012 |
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The technology of battling TB
Giri Prasad, a 33-year-old tailor who lives in Delhi, first noticed the pain below his ribs. He went to see a doctor, but when it didn't subside, he traveled to the hospital where he eventually learned he ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 04, 2012 |
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Managing erectile dysfunction, comorbid diseases linked
(HealthDay)—Diagnosis and management of erectile dysfunction (ED) improves health outcomes for men with comorbid diseases, and vice versa, according to research published online Nov. 15 in The Journal of ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 03, 2012 |
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Interventions needed to promote healthy behaviors among perinatally HIV-infected youth
As youth infected at birth with HIV reach adolescence and young adulthood, a new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases underscores the need to promote healthy behaviors as some of these young people become sexual ...
HIV & AIDS
Nov 08, 2012 |
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People more likely to take heart medicines in combo pill
People are much more likely to take heart medicines if they're combined in one pill, according to a late-breaking clinical trial presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012.
Cardiology
Nov 06, 2012 |
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Researchers map strategy for 'choosing wisely' on low-value health care services
Cutting the expenses associated with "low-value" medical tests and treatments – such as unnecessary imaging tests and antibiotics for viral infections that won't benefit from them – will require a multi-pronged plan targeting ...
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Oct 23, 2012 |
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Medication beliefs strongly affect individuals' management of chronic diseases, expert says
(Medical Xpress)—Nearly half of patients taking medications for chronic conditions do not strictly follow their prescribed medication regimens. Failure to use medications as directed increases patients' risk for side effects, ...
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Oct 15, 2012 |
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