News tagged with patient adherence
CPAP improves work productivity for sleep apnea patients
Continuous positive airway pressure is effective at increasing work productivity, according to a new study.
Sleep apnea
Apr 10, 2013 |
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Electronic discharge tool reduces hospital readmissions in heart failure patients
The use of electronic discharge orders aimed at providing evidence-based decision support and clear instructions to heart failure patients helped increase compliance with quality care measures and lowered hospital readmission ...
Cardiology
Mar 07, 2013 |
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Patients with schizophrenia benefit from 'adherence therapy'
(Medical Xpress)—More than half of all patients suffering from schizophrenia do not take antipsychotic medication as prescribed, although this is essential for their effective treatment, according to research published ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 04, 2013 |
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Can a sensor prevent diabetic foot amputation?
In the global effort to prevent diabetic foot amputations, one of the most effective tools is a fairly simple, comfortable boot.
Diabetes
Feb 12, 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 ...
Health
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.
Health
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 ...
Health
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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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 ...
Health
Oct 23, 2012 |
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3L tubular bandaging significantly improves healing of chronic wounds, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—A characteristically inflamed, weeping sore that fails to heal, heals slowly or tends to recur is known as a chronic wound, a common debilitating and painful medical condition which requires ...
Medical research
Oct 18, 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, ...
Health
Oct 15, 2012 |
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Interventions helpful for breast cancer-induced menopause
(HealthDay)—Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and physical exercise improve endocrine and urinary symptoms as well as physical functioning in patients with breast cancer treatment-induced menopause, according ...
Cancer
Oct 11, 2012 |
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Nurses as effective as doctors in treatment of HIV patients
Nurse-centred care of HIV patients can be just as safe and effective as care delivered by doctors and has a number of specific health benefits, according to a new study led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the University ...
HIV & AIDS
Aug 14, 2012 |
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Can specialized HIV community pharmacies improve treatment?
Community pharmacies with specially trained staff to provide HIV services can help HIV-infected individuals be more compliant with their essential antiviral drug regimens and hence improve patient outcomes. ...
HIV & AIDS
Aug 14, 2012 |
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