Medication Adherence
Parents report higher inhaler adherence vs. electronic monitor in pediatric asthma
SAN DIEGO — Among inner-city children with asthma, daily inhaler adherence was “overestimated” by parents when compared with adherence captured via an electronic monitoring device, according to a presentation here.
Misuse of insomnia medication most prevalent in older adults
Inappropriate use of medication for insomnia was prevalent among adults in Canada, particularly those aged older than 65 years, with extended duration of use the most common reason and benzodiazepines the most common drug, new data show.
AAN shares 12 patient-provider conversation starters about brain health
In a newly published paper, the American Academy of Neurology promoted 12 key concepts for patients and providers to successfully promote and maintain brain health.
Cost of asthma medication commonly behind nonadherence in adults
Asthma medication nonadherence due to cost has decreased over recent years but still impacted around one in six adults, according to results published in Thorax.
Parkinson’s Foundation issues guidelines to ‘avoid preventable harm’ in hospitals
The Parkinson's Foundation has issued new recommendations to improve the standard of care for hospitalization among individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
Understanding patients’ expectations key to improving preventive care after stroke
ORLANDO, Fla. — For stroke survivors, participation in preventive health behaviors, such as adhering to blood pressure medication and physical activity, depended on their outcome expectations, self-efficacy and agency, data show.
Timing of blood pressure medication may not matter for reducing CV event risk
The timing of when a patient takes their blood pressure medication does not appear to matter for reducing CV event risk, according to two trials and a meta-analysis presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.
Top in allergy/asthma: Personalized biologic treatment; updated food allergy triggers
To overcome barriers to biologic care for patients with asthma, personalized treatment is key, according to a speaker at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Older age, more maintenance inhalers linked to high inhaled COPD medication adherence
Factors linked to better inhaled COPD medication adherence in veterans included older age, a higher number of maintenance inhalers used and chronic prednisone use, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Personalized care can help patients adhere to biologic treatment for asthma
SAN ANTONIO — Personalized treatment strategies can help providers overcome barriers to biologic care for patients with asthma, Lukena Karkhanis, MD, said at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.