A total of 375 people were included in the study. The mean ± S.D. age of the sample was 77 ± 7 years (range, 65-93 years) ( Table 1). Participants used a mean ± S.D. of 4.0 ± 2.1 prescription ...

Proactive strategies, including communication and collaboration, are vital for improving medication adherence in chronic illness. Personalized interventions are crucial for positive health outcomes, ...

Enable more effective and targeted treatments that address unique needs for patients with pharmacogenomics. The traditional one-size-fits-all approach to medication has long been recognized as a ...

Dear Doctors: I would like to know why it is that so many medications have side effects. Is it the medications themselves, or is it the additives that are used in making them? Also, why do some people ...

Excess cholesterol silently restricts blood flow to the heart, yet most Americans don't know their cholesterol levels or the full range of treatment options available to them. Doctors explain why ...

In human psychology, attitudes towards medication can vary widely, ranging from an unwavering embrace to an intense aversion. Two contrasting phenomena that encapsulate these divergent perspectives ...

Purpose: Types of medication misunderstanding among community-dwelling elderly people were studied. Methods: Community-dwelling people who were at least 65 years of age and who volunteered to ...