Posts Tagged ‘prescription medication’

Antibiotics prescribed most often in US south

U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Doctors treating older patients in Southern states are more likely to prescribe antibiotics than any other region in the United States. Continue…

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 12:31 - 0 Comments

Health & Medicine - Jun 15, 2012 16:19 - 1 Comment

Warning: Med labels may need overhaul

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Warning labels on prescription medicine bottles are in need of a re-design to clarify instructions and better capture patients’ attention. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jun 8, 2012 10:42 - 2 Comments

ADHD meds add kid-friendly message

U. LEEDS (UK) — To help children with attention deficit disorder better understand their condition, ADHD medicines in the UK will now include a “youth-friendly” section on patient information leaflets. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Apr 17, 2012 10:56 - 0 Comments

Off-label drug use could pose health risks

MCGILL (CAN) — A new study in Canada finds that 11 percent of medications are prescribed for an off-label indication, a practice that may cause adverse drug events. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Feb 10, 2012 11:36 - 0 Comments

Brand name drugs cost Medicare the most

U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Brand-name prescription drugs may be the source of regional variation in per capita drug costs, not the quantity of drugs prescribed. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 3, 2011 8:38 - 3 Comments

Take a pill (not IV). Save a bundle

JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Switching hospitalized patients from intravenous to pill forms of the same drugs could safely save millions of dollars a year. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Oct 25, 2011 11:34 - 4 Comments

Hybrid grapefruit safe for prescription meds

U. FLORIDA (US) — A new citrus hybrid may make it possible for people taking certain medications to add the taste of grapefruit back into their diets without the risk of complications. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jun 13, 2011 15:22 - 3 Comments

After cancer, hefty health care costs

PENN STATE (US) — Cancer survivors spend an average of $9,300 per year on health care, up to $5,000 more than people who have never had cancer, according to a new study. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Apr 27, 2011 16:06 - 5 Comments

Overdose deaths at epidemic levels

UNC-CHAPEL HILL/DUKE (US) — The number of teens and adults dying from accidental overdoses in 2007 surpassed motor vehicle crashes and suicides, two of the leading causes of injury death. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Mar 3, 2011 17:09 - 0 Comments

Precise med labels clear confusion

U. LEEDS (UK) — Simple words will replace commonly used, but often misunderstood phrasing on medicine bottles dispensed from UK pharmacies to ensure patients are taking prescriptions as intended. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Mar 3, 2011 12:44 - 1 Comment

Dosages leave seniors dazed

NORTHWESTERN (US) — Vague dosing instructions and multiple prescriptions can be confusing to many older patients, who don’t realize it is more efficient to take them in combination. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Feb 25, 2011 11:25 - 0 Comments

Over the counter Pill used longer

U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Women who have access to oral contraceptives over the counter are more likely to stay on them than women who need a prescription. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 30, 2010 17:28 - 0 Comments

More teens taking high-risk meds

U. ROCHESTER (US) — The rate at which doctors prescribe controlled medications to teens has nearly doubled in the past 14 years—despite the fact that drug misuse is highest among young adults. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 5, 2010 11:00 - 0 Comments

Pricier meds don’t mean better care

U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Medicare patients in regions that spend the most on prescription medications are not necessarily getting better quality care. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Aug 22, 2010 16:45 - 4 Comments

Addicts get hooked at the pharmacy

U. BUFFALO (US)—If you want to know how people become addicted and why they keep using drugs, ask the people who are addicted. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Aug 10, 2010 12:26 - 1 Comment

Will improved coverage lead to drug overuse?

U. PITTSBURGH (US)—Improved drug coverage under Medicare Part D has led to an increase in the use of antibiotics by seniors, particularly of brand-name and more expensive drugs, according to a new study. (more…)

Science & Technology - Apr 3, 2010 11:21 - 2 Comments

Microchip makes sure the medicine goes down

U. FLORIDA (US)—No more sneaking medicine under the pillow. Engineers have come up with a prototype of a standard pill capsule that includes a tiny microchip and digestible antenna that automatically sends an alert when medicine is ingested. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jan 26, 2010 13:26 - 2 Comments

Caution: May cause confusion and misuse

NORTHWESTERN (US)—Warnings on prescription labels should be clear, concise—and in short supply—to be the most effective, new research finds. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Dec 7, 2009 11:08 - 3 Comments

Getting the bugs out of giving meds

ILLINOIS (US)—Software design principles and debugging methods are helping researchers identify a way to reduce the number of injuries and deaths related to errors in how drugs are administered to hospital patients. (more…)