According to Samuel K. Peasah, PhD, MBA, RPh, "almost half of patients do not take their medications for several reasons, including forgetfulness or cost.” Programs that decrease point-of-sale medication costs and remind patients to take their meds...
The following is a summary of "Adherence and persistence among people with type 2 diabetes newly initiating oral semaglutide versus DPP-4is in a US real-world setting," published in the October 2024 issue of Primary Care by Lv et al. People with type 2 diabetes...
The following is a summary of “Exploring practice staffs’ perspectives regarding professional roles, confidence, and motivations in delivering mental health care within rural general practice: a qualitative exploration,” published in the November 2024 issue...
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The number of Americans sickened in an E. coli outbreak tied to slivered onions used on McDonald's Quarter Pounders has now risen to 104, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.In an update posted on its website, the...
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Fasting at night prevents impairments in glucose tolerance among simulated night-shift work, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in Diabetologia.Stephanie Centofanti, Ph.D., from University of South Australia in...
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Higher amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) are inversely associated with a lower risk for incident atrial fibrillation, according to a study scheduled for presentation at the American Heart...
The following is a summary of "Adherence and persistence among people with type 2 diabetes newly initiating oral semaglutide versus DPP-4is in a US real-world setting," published in the October 2024 issue of Primary Care by Lv et al. People with type 2 diabetes...
The following is a summary of “Exploring practice staffs’ perspectives regarding professional roles, confidence, and motivations in delivering mental health care within rural general practice: a qualitative exploration,” published in the November 2024 issue...
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The number of Americans sickened in an E. coli outbreak tied to slivered onions used on McDonald's Quarter Pounders has now risen to 104, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.In an update posted on its website, the...
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Fasting at night prevents impairments in glucose tolerance among simulated night-shift work, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in Diabetologia.Stephanie Centofanti, Ph.D., from University of South Australia in...
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Higher amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) are inversely associated with a lower risk for incident atrial fibrillation, according to a study scheduled for presentation at the American Heart...
Clinicians can use strategies to reduce in-home smoking, including coaching sessions, educating patients about indoor pollutants, and reinforcing behavioral change.
The success of inclusive value-based care is essential to improving population health disparities and health outcomes for the LGBTQ community.
All kinds of different reasons exist for why patients aren't taking their medications. Learning patients' reasons can help physicians address the problem.
This course discusses the association between calcium supplements and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among people with diabetes who are at higher risk for both abnormal calcium metabolism and CVD.
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians.
Physician MBA programs enable doctors to enact change in healthcare industry policies and improve their performance by making educated business decisions.
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice.
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