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Study finds health care barriers for most pet owners with HIV

People living with HIV may face hard choices when balancing their own health needs with caring for a pet, a study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher finds.

1 Nov 2023

Stopping metformin early linked to higher dementia risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes

Early termination of metformin treatment in older adults with type 2 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of dementia, according to a cohort study. The research has significant implications for diabetes management, especially among those at higher risk for dementia.

29 Oct 2023

New hope for hispanic type 2 diabetes patients: pharmacist intervention cuts A1c levels

Researchers examined whether pharmacist-led interventions improved adherence to medications and guideline-concordant care based on changes in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) levels and systolic blood pressure among Hispanic type 2 diabetes patients.

3 Oct 2023

Pharmacist-led intervention can significantly improve diabetes control for Latinos

UCLA-led research suggests that diabetes control can significantly improve for Latinos when a pharmacist implements an intervention that addresses these patients' barriers to medication adherence.

28 Sep 2023

As more patients email doctors, health systems start charging fees

Meg Bakewell, who has cancer and cancer-related heart disease, sometimes emails her primary care physician, oncologist, and cardiologist asking them for medical advice when she experiences urgent symptoms such as pain or shortness of breath.

14 Sep 2023

Herring roe oil's potential in psoriasis treatment

Researchers investigated the use of herring row oil to treat psoriasis, a non-communicable skin disease.

12 Sep 2023

Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors

For roughly 80% of breast cancer survivors, treatment doesn't end with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Instead, for the next five to 10 years, doctors recommend that they take medication to block sex hormones, which can fuel tumor growth and spark recurrence.

1 Sep 2023

Socioeconomic distress linked to worse outcomes after heart transplantation

People from socioeconomically distressed communities who underwent heart transplantation between 2004 and 2018 faced a 10% greater relative risk of experiencing graft failure and dying within five years compared to people from non-distressed communities.

31 Aug 2023

High cost of hepatic encephalopathy treatment may lead to medication non-adherence

Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School and College of Pharmacy have found that high costs for hepatic encephalopathy treatment in patients with end-stage liver disease were associated with decreased treatment retention for patients.

25 Aug 2023

$Study suggests Vitamin D prescription lowers hip fracture incidence$

Study suggests Vitamin D prescription lowers hip fracture incidence

Researchers examined the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and osteoporosis-related fracture incidence.

14 Aug 2023

Can CBT help type 2 diabetes and obesity patients implement lifestyle alterations?

Researchers examine the impact of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on lifestyle changes among type 2 diabetes and obesity patients.

9 Aug 2023

Managing inflammatory bowel disease during pregnancy

Researchers presented information on scientific evidence-based inflammatory bowel disease management methods during pregnancy.

7 Aug 2023

AARDEX Group: Founding member of the CancerX initiative drives innovation and improves follow up for cancer patients

Adherence specialist AARDEX Group is proud to announce it is a founding member of the CancerX initiative, bringing together diverse stakeholders to drive innovation and improve follow up for cancer patients.

24 Jul 2023

Meta-analysis confirms 17 key metabolites as strong predictors of gout

Researchers summarized the use of metabolomics to detect metabolites in gout patients.

18 Jul 2023

Trial shows no benefit of prescribing an opioid for people with acute back or neck pain

Opioid pain-relieving medicines are not more effective than a placebo in relieving acute back and neck pain and may even cause harm, according to a world-first trial led by the University of Sydney.

28 Jun 2023

Patients affected by depression more likely to stop taking their heart medications

Patients who feel low when having a cardiac device implanted are more likely to stop taking their heart medications than those without depression, according to research presented today at ACNAP 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

25 Jun 2023

Lower health literacy linked to poor medication adherence among Black Medicaid beneficiaries with hypertension

A new study showed that lower health literacy was significantly associated with lower adherence to medication among Black Medicaid beneficiaries with hypertension in Delaware.

3 May 2023

Study shows link between liver transplant survivor's recovery and sociodemographic factors

The resilience and coping abilities of patients who've had liver transplants vary and change over time and are often linked to sociodemographic factors including income, race, and education, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows.

27 Apr 2023

Study reveals potential for digital technology to improve patients' asthma control

A new international study led by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has revealed significant potential for digital technology to improve asthma control for patients.

6 Apr 2023

Many individuals living with sickle cell disease still lack access to new pain medications

Sickle cell disease (SCD), a rare chronic, progressive, life-threatening, inherited blood disorder, often affects individuals with chronic pain that can be debilitating to their quality of life.

9 Mar 2023