When Phyllis Robinson, 55, of Baltimore started experiencing GERD — more commonly known as acid reflux — about three years ago, she sought her doctor’s advice and started taking an …
If your medication seems to be less effective over time, here’s why and what you can do about it Read More
Poor medication adherence is a real challenge in healthcare. Despite evidence suggesting therapeutic benefit from adherence to a prescribed regimen, it is estimated that approximately 50% of patients worldwide do …
Which factors predict primary non-adherence to medication? Read More
Medication reconciliation involves comparing the patient’s home medication list with the medications prescribed by the prescriber at each transition of care.1.2 The goal of reconciliation is to identify and resolve …
Pharmacy-led medication is best practice Read More
Peripheral intravenous catheter. Credit: Griffith University There is hope on the horizon for sick children requiring intravenous cannulation to administer medication. A randomized controlled trial led by Griffith University has …
Study identifies optimal catheter for pediatric IV medication administration Read More
There are apps available for every aspect of life, with over 9 million apps available in the Apple App Store alone. Among them are a large number of apps that …
Mobile application for medication management Read More