Polypharmacy which in simple term implies the concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient, is a growing concern, ...

Managing diabetes in older adults in India presents unique challenges due to age-related bodily changes and the prevalence of ...

The results showed a high prevalence (82–90%) of polypharmacy with medication classes including anti-inflammatory (65–77%), vitamins and minerals (64–72%), anti-cholesterol (33–41%), antihypertensive ...

THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults with both Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) and polypharmacy (PPY) can experience more symptoms and have negative health outcomes ...

Watching someone struggling with opioid addiction is challenging and can cause you to feel helpless and to struggle in knowing what to do. This ...

The use of SGLT2 inhibitors vs GLP-1 receptor agonists was linked to a reduced risk for ULT and colchicine initiation among ...

Real-world data show reduction in use of urate-lowering therapy among people with type 2 diabetes using SGLT2 inhibitors.

Up to half of older adults do not take their medications as directed, taking less than prescribed or stopping after six ...

Compared with placebo, sodium zirconium cyclosilicate was associated with less need to lower or discontinue spironolactone.

Full retirement age varies by birth year, affecting Social Security benefits' availability. Claiming benefits before full retirement age reduces them; delaying increases them. Post-FRA work doesn ...

Merck has over 25 years in MS care, aiming to support patients throughout their journey, including aging with MS. With an ...