medication

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have shown a link between use of medication for ADHD and a…

Ember’s first Indiegogo campaign drew sideways glances when it launched in 2015. Would anyone actually buy a $129 heated coffee mug? Nearly a decade later, however, it’s clear that the initial pitch was just the tip of the startup’s…

Ember’s first Indiegogo campaign drew sideways glances when it launched in 2015. Would anyone actually buy a $129 heated coffee mug? Nearly a decade later, however, it’s clear that the initial pitch was merely the tip of the…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Diabetes affects more than 1 in 10—or more than 38 million—Americans. People with diabetes who keep…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Topiramate—an antiseizure medication prescribed to treat epilepsy as well as migraines and bipolar…

1. IntroductionControlling hypertension is a vital health concern because uncontrolled hypertension is a risk factor for premature death . In the United States, less than one-quarter of those diagnosed with hypertension have the disease…

Wendy Dolin, Linda Stern and Kristina Kaiser (pictured from left) present akathisia information at the Washington, DC Psychotherapy Networker Symposium. The informative Akathisia Stories podcast is co-produced by MISSD and Studio C.…

1. IntroductionNeurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are a diverse group of disorders clinically characterized by deficits in neurodevelopment that manifest in the early childhood , persist throughout life, and negatively impact…

1. IntroductionUnderstanding the relationship between DNA sequence variation and the predisposition to common diseases has interested researchers for decades. In particular, after the initial release of the human genome , the number of…

If you have treatment-resistant depression, you've already tried taking antidepressants without much success. But you shouldn't give up. It can take time to find the medication, dose, or mix of medicines that work for you."There are more…

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Abortion medication pills include mifepristone and misoprostolBrigette Supernova / Alamy Abortion pills are as safe and effective when obtained through telehealth services as in doctors’ offices, according to the…

1. IntroductionNonadherence is a silent epidemic, with approximately 40 to 50% of people with long-term diseases being not optimally adherent to their medications. Yet, medication adherence is a key component of long-term disease…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Giving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused…

Seeking to develop guidance for an expansion of publicly funded health services in the United States, our study explored factors in immigrant children’s use of U.S. physician and dentist visits, hospital care, and prescribed medication.…

By Susan Rahn, as told to Lauren Evoy DavisI was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in August 2013. It was exactly 9 months after a clear mammogram. I didn’t find a lump or even suspect that I had breast cancer. Back pain sent me to…

Today, the Reproductive Freedom Alliance filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court in the case of Food and Drug Administration, et al., v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, arguing that, if the Court allows a recent Fifth…

If taking medication is new to you, there may be a lot to remember. You may have questions. For example: Why are you taking it? What time should you take it? How often do you take it, and how many…

It is estimated that over half the medications prescribed for people with chronic diseases are not taken as directed. Taking medication correctly may seem like a simple or personal matter, but non-adherence, or not taking medication as…

1. IntroductionDiabetes mellitus is a well-recognized chronic metabolic disease and with poor control. It can lead to serious complications in the heart, kidneys, feet nerves, and eyes . The International Diabetes Federation (IDF)…

Research Brief State Medicaid provides coverage of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) for at least six months. A panel of experts rated how they expect this type of policy to affect four outcomes: OUD treatment engagement,…

December 15, 2023 Text of Bill (PDF) Washington, D.C. —  Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) led 40 other lawmakers in introducing a resolution in support of equitable,…

Introduction The prevalence of heart failure (HF) in Australia has been estimated to be around 1%–2%, rising significantly to 10% in those aged 75 years and above (1, 2). Significant morbidity in this population contributes to frequent…

Methods CDC, in collaboration with the Public Health Informatics Institute (PHII) and with funding from the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)’s Office of the Secretary Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund…

  ‌   The online database OECD Health Statistics 2021 has been released on July 2nd, and updated in November following the release of Health at a Glance 2021: OECD Indicators.    The OECD Health Database…