News tagged with patient adherence
Many medicaid patients skip drugs that could prevent heart trouble
(HealthDay) -- Many Medicaid recipients with chronic health conditions that can lead to heart disease -- diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol -- do not take their prescribed medications, a new ...
Cardiology
Jul 20, 2012 |
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Physicians don't adequately monitor patients' medication adherence
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.
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Jul 16, 2012 |
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New once-daily 'Quad' pill for HIV is safe, effective alternative to traditional antiretroviral regimens
A new once-daily pill combining three antiretrovirals and a booster molecule is a safe and effective alternative to two widely used drug regimens for newly diagnosed HIV-positive adults who have had no previous treatment. ...
HIV & AIDS
Jun 28, 2012 |
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Text messages help patients with long term conditions stick to their meds
Text message prompts can help patients living with long term conditions stick to their treatment programmes - at least in the short term - indicates a review of the available evidence, published online in the Journal of th ...
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Apr 26, 2012 |
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Alternative medicine doesn't affect asthma care in children
(HealthDay) -- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is not associated with adherence to pediatric asthma treatment, according to a study published online April 9 in Pediatrics.
Inflammatory disorders
Apr 10, 2012 |
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Use of telephone intervention did not improve adherence to osteoporosis medication regimen
Telephone motivational counseling sessions did not result in a statistically significant improvement in adherence to an osteoporosis medication regimen, according to a report published Online First by Archives of Internal Me ...
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Feb 27, 2012 |
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Lecture or listen: When patients waver on meds
Take your medicine, Doctor's orders. It's a simple idea that may seem especially obvious when the pills are the antiretroviral (ARV) drugs that add decades to the lives of HIV-positive patients. But despite the reality that ...
HIV & AIDS
Feb 02, 2012 |
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Concurrent treatment for type 2 diabetes and depression significantly improves both conditions
(Medical Xpress) -- Patients simultaneously treated for both Type 2 diabetes and depression improve medication compliance and significantly improve blood sugar and depression levels compared to patients receiving usual care, ...
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Jan 10, 2012 |
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Improved medication use could reduce severe asthma attacks
Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital have found that one-quarter of severe asthma attacks could be prevented if only patients consistently took their medication as prescribed.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 12, 2011 |
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Hypoglossal nerve stimulation increases airflow during sleep in obstructive sleep apnea
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) produced marked dose-related increases in airflow in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients without arousing them from sleep, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders ...
Sleep apnea
Nov 25, 2011 |
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Eliminating co-payments for heart attack medications increases adherence
The use of specific medications following a heart attack has been shown to reduce cardiovascular events and mortality, however; while highly effective, the rate of adherence to these medications is poor. Researchers from ...
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Nov 14, 2011 |
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Mediterranean diet and exercise can reduce sleep apnea symptoms
Eating a Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity can help to improve some of the symptoms of sleep apnoea, according to new research.
Sleep apnea
Nov 02, 2011 |
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Patient-centered care starts with education
The main challenge to providing patient-centred health care is education, as many patients do know how to access the health care system, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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Oct 31, 2011 |
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Hepatitis C patients likely to falter in adherence to treatment regimen over time
Patients being treated for chronic hepatitis C become less likely to take their medications over time, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Since the study also ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 29, 2011 |
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Integrating medication regimens into daily routines can improve adherence
For medications to be effective, they must be taken in the correct dosage at the right time, as prescribed by healthcare providers. The World Health Organization estimates that half of patients take their medications incorrectly, ...
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Sep 19, 2011 |
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