Tag: adherence
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India’s 21% TB Decline Amid Global High Burden: What it Means for Public Health
India achieves a 21% decline in tuberculosis cases India has reported a notable 21% reduction in tuberculosis (TB) cases, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing battle against one of the world’s oldest and deadliest infectious diseases. The national initiative, backed by robust public health campaigns, expanded diagnostic reach, and strengthened treatment programs, is…
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Patient Preferences in Chronic Urticaria Treatments: What Patients Value Most
Understanding What Matters to Patients with Chronic Urticaria Chronic urticaria (CU) can profoundly affect daily life, causing persistent itching, swelling, and waves of discomfort that interfere with work, leisure, and sleep. A recent systematic review of 18 studies involving more than 28,000 participants highlights the core values patients and their caregivers bring to treatment decisions.…
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Dropout Patterns in Digital Psychosocial Interventions for Adult Illicit Substance Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Overview and Purpose Illicit drug use remains a global health challenge, with millions seeking effective treatments. Digital psychosocial interventions have emerged as scalable options to reach diverse populations, offering flexible access via apps, websites, and messaging. This study conducts a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify dropout rates in digital interventions for adults with illicit…
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How Exercise Snacks Boost Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Sedentary Adults
What Are Exercise Snacks and Why They Matter New research highlights a simple, practical approach to leveling up fitness: exercise snacks. These are intentional, short bursts of physical activity lasting five minutes or less, sprinkled throughout the day. Think stair climbing during a work break, quick bodyweight moves, or a few minutes of tai chi.…
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PrEP in Brazil: Daily vs On-Demand and Digital Adherence Needs
Introduction New qualitative insights from Brazil illuminate how cisgender men perceive daily versus on-demand HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and what they want from digital tools to support adherence. The study, conducted across five Brazilian cities, interviewed 19 individuals and held five focus groups with 47 participants. It reveals a nuanced landscape where regimen choice, daily…
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Perceptions of Daily and On-Demand PrEP and Digital Adherence Needs Among Cisgender Men in Brazil
Understanding PrEP in Brazil: Daily vs. On‑Demand and the Promise of Digital Support Oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) shields sexually active individuals from HIV infection using two antiretroviral drugs. In Brazil, as in many places, PrEP is most commonly taken daily, while an event‑driven or on‑demand regimen (2+1+1 dosing) offers an alternative for those with…
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Perceptions of Daily and On-Demand HIV PrEP and Digital Adherence Needs Among Cisgender Men in Brazil: Qualitative Interview and Focus Group Study
Understanding PrEP in Brazil: Daily vs. On‑Demand and the Role of Digital Support Oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a cornerstone of modern prevention, with daily regimens and event-driven, or on‑demand, dosing options. A qualitative study across five Brazilian cities explored how cisgender men perceive these regimens, what drives their choices, and how a smartphone…
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Applying Behavioral Science to Digital Therapeutics for Prediabetes: A Scoping Review
Introduction Prediabetes is a metabolic state where blood glucose levels are elevated above normal but do not meet the diagnostic thresholds for type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association and other clinical guidelines emphasize early lifestyle intervention to prevent progression to diabetes and to reduce cardiometabolic risk. In recent years, digital therapeutics (DTx) have emerged…
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Swiss Health Insurance 2026: Costly Yet Unnecessary Practices
Rising costs frame the conversation With health insurance premiums in Switzerland projected to rise by about 4.4% next year, the pressure on households and the health system is mounting. Four doctors closely observing the Swiss health system identify practices they consider costly but unnecessary, arguing that smarter, patient-centered care could curb waste without compromising outcomes.…