Tag: Medication Adherence
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New Survey Highlights Pill-Splitting Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
Overview A recent study conducted by Avion Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Alora Pharmaceuticals, sheds light on a practical yet often overlooked issue in Parkinson’s disease management: pill-splitting. The survey explores how patients and caregivers cope with dividing medications, the impact on treatment adherence, and the potential consequences for health outcomes. By shining a light on…
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Pill-Splitting Challenges in Parkinson’s Treatment: New Survey
New Survey Sheds Light on Pill-Splitting in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment A new survey released by Avion Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Alora Pharmaceuticals, highlights a persistent challenge in Parkinson’s disease (PD) management: the need to split pills to manage dosage, timing, and side effects. The findings, drawn from responses of patients, caregivers, and clinicians, underscore how…
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Blood Pressure Meds and Kidney Health: Don’t Stop Abruptly
Introduction: Why the connection between high blood pressure and kidney health matters High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition that can quietly damage the kidneys over time. The kidneys rely on delicate blood vessels to filter waste, balance fluids, and regulate minerals. When blood pressure stays elevated, those tiny vessels can start to leak…
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Why Stopping High Blood Pressure Medication Abruptly Can Be Dangerous for Your Kidneys
Understanding the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Kidney Health High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading risk factor for kidney damage. The kidneys filter blood through delicate vessels that can be strained when pressure stays consistently high. Over time, this strain can impair filtering capacity, allowing waste to build up and potentially leading to…
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MIT’s Smart Pill: A Breakthrough in Verifying Medication Adherence
What is the MIT Smart Pill? Researchers at MIT have developed a smart pill technology that can confirm whether a patient has taken their medicine. The system is designed to be incorporated directly into existing pill capsules and uses a biodegradable radio frequency (RF) antenna to send a signal shortly after ingestion. This signal can…
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MIT’s Smart Pill: A Breakthrough in Medication Adherence You Can Ingest
Introduction: A New Era for Medication Adherence Medication adherence remains a persistent challenge in healthcare. Patients often forget doses, misunderstand instructions, or face side effects that prompt skipping medications. Researchers at MIT have introduced a promising solution: a smart pill that confirms ingestion by transmitting a signal shortly after consumption. This technology could transform how…
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Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane, Morocco: Prevalence and Determinants
Overview Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide. In urban Morocco, women with hypertension face unique challenges that affect their ability to consistently take prescribed medications. This study examines how common medication adherence is among women attending urban primary health care facilities in Inezgane and identifies the factors that influence adherence,…
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Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane: What Determines Taking Your Medicines Correctly
Overview Hypertension remains a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide. In urban Morocco, women managing high blood pressure face unique barriers to consistent medication adherence. This cross-sectional study conducted in Inezgane’s primary health care facilities sheds light on how many women actually follow their prescribed regimens and what drives or hinders this behavior.…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane, Morocco
Overview Hypertension remains a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease globally. In Morocco, urban primary health care facilities in towns like Inezgane are pivotal in managing chronic conditions such as hypertension. This article summarizes findings from a cross‑sectional study that assessed how prevalent medication adherence is among women with hypertension and identified the determinants…
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What you need to know about Ireland’s high-blood-pressure problem
Overview: Ireland’s growing hypertension challenge High blood pressure, or hypertension, remains a major health concern across many countries. In Ireland, recent figures highlight a troubling gap between awareness and control: a significant portion of adults either do not know their blood pressure is high or fail to achieve healthy levels even when on treatment. This…