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Nerve ablation's varied outcomes in high blood pressure treatment

A new system that uses dehydrated alcohol to deactivate certain nerves surrounding the kidneys' arteries in order to control high blood pressure met its primary endpoint—lowering blood pressure at three months as measured with a 24-hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure monitor—in a pivotal phase 3 trial presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

8 Apr 2024

Research highlights low health literacy among one-third of people with moderate to severe TBI

Low health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to research published in The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR).

29 Mar 2024

Teva UK and Closed Loop Medicine announce strategic partnership to advance development of personalised medicines

Teva UK Limited and Closed Loop Medicine Ltd have announced a strategic partnership to advance the development of personalised medicine.

26 Mar 2024

Objective risk information motivates preeclampsia prevention among pregnant patients

A new study in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth finds that objective information about risk of preeclampsia could be key to driving patient behavior change and creates motivation among pregnant patients to follow provider recommendations on prevention, even among those who are medication-hesitant.

19 Mar 2024

Study finds SNAP benefits may improve medication adherence among food-insecure individuals

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

26 Feb 2024

New mobile app proves effective in enhancing TB drug adherence

Mobile phone application called Gamified-Real-Time Video Observed Therapy or GRVOTS.

24 Jan 2024

Uncovering barriers to heart failure medication access for low-income patients

People who live in neighborhoods with higher levels of poverty and unemployment are less likely to fill their heart-failure drug prescriptions than those living in wealthier areas, a new study shows.

14 Dec 2023

1 in 10 prescription drugs has industry-sponsored patient support program

About 1 in 10 prescription drugs -; mainly brand-name and expensive drugs and those for rare diseases -; has a manufacturer-sponsored patient support program, which usually includes financial, nursing and educational supports.

27 Nov 2023

Multi-faceted implementation strategy significantly lowers blood pressure in low-income patients

Uncontrolled hypertension, the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature deaths worldwide, disproportionately affects low-income populations.

13 Nov 2023

Intensive blood pressure control reduces dementia risk in adults with hypertension

An intensive, four-year blood-pressure intervention significantly reduced the risk of developing dementia among adults with high blood pressure compared to people who received usual care, in a study reported as late-breaking science today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023

New drug zilebesiran effectively lowers blood pressure for six months, study finds

A single injection of the experimental medication zilebesiran was safe and effective in reducing systolic blood pressure in people with mild-to-moderate high blood pressure for up to six months, as detailed in the Phase 2 of the KARDIA study, reported as late-breaking science today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023

Bayer Digital Health UKI introduces new technology to help type 2 diabetes patients manage kidney health

Bayer Digital Healthcare UKI has today announced the launch of its first digital patient support package, My Kidney Assistant, designed to provide type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients with the information and resources to help monitor and improve their kidney health.

6 Nov 2023

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

Medication Adherence News and Research

Nerve ablation's varied outcomes in high blood pressure treatment

Research highlights low health literacy among one-third of people with moderate to severe TBI

Teva UK and Closed Loop Medicine announce strategic partnership to advance development of personalised medicines

Objective risk information motivates preeclampsia prevention among pregnant patients

Study finds SNAP benefits may improve medication adherence among food-insecure individuals

New mobile app proves effective in enhancing TB drug adherence

Uncovering barriers to heart failure medication access for low-income patients

1 in 10 prescription drugs has industry-sponsored patient support program

Multi-faceted implementation strategy significantly lowers blood pressure in low-income patients

Intensive blood pressure control reduces dementia risk in adults with hypertension

New drug zilebesiran effectively lowers blood pressure for six months, study finds

Bayer Digital Health UKI introduces new technology to help type 2 diabetes patients manage kidney health

Study finds health care barriers for most pet owners with HIV

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

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

Pharmacist-led intervention can significantly improve diabetes control for Latinos

As more patients email doctors, health systems start charging fees

Herring roe oil's potential in psoriasis treatment

Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors

Socioeconomic distress linked to worse outcomes after heart transplantation

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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