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 cost to the NHS ...
Feb 12, 2013
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(HealthDay)—Many low-income urban preschool-aged children with asthma do not meet the criteria for home medication readiness, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in Pediatrics.
Aug 20, 2018
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Patients' non-adherence to prescribed medication costs the U.S. health care system an estimated $290 billion annually and can lead to poor clinical outcomes, increased hospitalizations and higher mortality.
Jul 16, 2012
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(HealthDay)—A considerable proportion of patients are nonadherent to glaucoma medication, but a telecommunication intervention can improve adherence, according to two studies published in the July issue of JAMA Ophthalmology.
Jul 16, 2014
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(HealthDay)—A smartphone app designed for people living with HIV increases users' consistency in doctor visits and improves their health outcomes, according to a study recently published in AIDS Patient Care and STDs.
Aug 27, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Routine urine samples can be used to test for medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the June issue of Diabetes Care.
May 23, 2019
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Men who have sex with men (MSM) account for more than 60% of HIV infections in the U.S. and 78% of new infections in men. Antiretroviral therapy can control HIV infection and suppress viral load, but mental health and substance ...
Jun 11, 2014
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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.
Nov 6, 2012
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(HealthDay)—Misunderstanding of the term hypertension may impact antihypertensive medication use and adherence, according to a perspective piece published online July 7 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Jul 8, 2015
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Vienna, Austria: Parental problems and a chaotic home environment could be preventing children from taking their prescribed asthma medication.
Sep 4, 2012
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