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High Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Associated With Lower Health Care Costs

High antiretroviral therapy adherence, which has been shown to be a major predictor of HIV disease progression and survival, is now associated with lower health care costs, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

DID U TK UR MEDS? - - Texting Can Improve Meds Use, Chronic Disease Treatment

From a lethal distraction for drivers to dehumanizing personal interactions, text messaging has gotten a bum rap lately. But for doctors treating patients with chronic diseases, text messaging can be an invaluable tool, according to Johns Hopkins Children's Center pediatrician Delphine Robotham.

Adherence. USA style.

I recently attended the eyeforpharma patient adherence conference in Philadelphia – and as ever, the US is an interesting place to witness the development and deployment of adherence solutions.

Study Shows Elderly Blacks Are More Likely To Skip Their Medication Than Whites And May Be At Greater Risk For Other Medication-Related Problems

Older adults experience a number of medication-related problems, including under treatment, suboptimal drugs, suboptimal dosing, and non-adherence, which can have negative effects on their quality of life. Now new research, from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows that blacks have more medication-related problems than whites, and non-adherence to medical regimens is a particular issue for this group.

Coverage Of Inexpensive Drugs May Increase Length And Quality Of Life After Heart Attack

Providing free medications to people after heart attack could add years to patients' lives at a relatively low cost for provincial governments, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.

Medication Compliance Is A Key Concern For Employers, According To New Survey

More employers are taking steps to improve their employees' health by making sure they take their medicines as prescribed, a move that could stave off more serious and costly health consequences, according to a new report sponsored by the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC).

Innovative Strategy Could Help People Follow Doctors' Orders, Take Medications

People who received daily text messages reminding them to apply sunscreen were nearly twice as likely to use it as those who did not receive such messages, a new study led by a UC Davis Health System dermatologist has found.

Policy Recommendations For Improving Medication Adherence

A diverse group of health care and consumer organizations released five policy recommendations this week that are designed to promote better medication adherence and improved health outcomes for patients.

Changing Behavior Helps Patients Take Medication As Prescribed

Taking medication as the doctor prescribes is crucial to improving health. However, 26 to 59 percent of older adults do not adhere to instructions, according to a 2003 study published in Drugs and Aging.

Non-Compliance May Be The Cause Of 'Difficult-To-Treat Asthma'

Difficult-to-treat asthma often may have more to do with patients who do not take their medication as instructed than ineffective medication, according to researchers in Northern Ireland.

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