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Research shows that patients who see multiple doctors for high-risk medicines face increased risks of dependence, overdose and death, as well as reduced continuity of care.
Jun 22, 2026
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People released from prison in Scotland are facing a mental health and substance use crisis, according to new research. The study tracked more than 8,000 former prisoners over four years to assess their contact with health ...
Feb 22, 2026
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Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are discharged home the same day. That transition can be a vulnerable moment, especially if the factors that ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Research tracking polypharmacy—people regularly taking five or more medications—found an increase in multiple medicine use during the past decade, largely driven by a growth among men.
Jan 20, 2026
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A new randomized clinical trial finds that simple reminder emails substantially increase clinicians' use of a database that supports safe prescribing of opioids and other drugs, even though opioid prescribing patterns themselves ...
Dec 29, 2025
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In the past decade, AI's success has led to uncurbed enthusiasm and bold claims—even though users frequently experience errors that AI makes. An AI-powered digital assistant can misunderstand someone's speech in embarrassing ...
Dec 11, 2025
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An estimated 90% of patients receiving home health care have at least one discrepancy between their medication lists and what they're actually taking—making it more likely they will end up in the hospital.
Oct 15, 2025
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Patients often push their doctors to prescribe antibiotics unnecessarily, increasing bacterial resistance. More trust in patients could help here. This is the surprising outcome of a study supported by the SNSF.
Aug 26, 2025
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Pharmacies are more than just stores—they're vital links between people and their health care.
May 28, 2025
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People living in more deprived areas with worse health outcomes were 65% more likely to lose their local pharmacy than those in wealthier areas, according to research published today.
May 12, 2025
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