As many as half of all Americans with chronic diseases like hypertension and depression don’t take their medications as prescribed. And more than 100,000 people die due to medication nonadherence each ...

Medications are an important component of health care, but each year their misuse results in over a million adverse drug events that lead to office and emergency room visits as well as ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In Puerto Rico, where 90% of the population aged 65 or older takes daily medication, often managing 4 to 5 prescriptions concurrently, medication ...

Be extra careful where medicine is concerned. Read the labels without fail and clear your doubts, if any, with your practitioner or pharmacist. Some of the labels on medicines read as: Take with a ...

Redesigning medication labels for intravenous medication bags could help prevent medication errors from happening in the operating room, according to a study in the Journal of Patient Safety. For the ...

Glow-in-the-dark label to easily recognize the medication These glow-in-the-dark labels are a testament to the power of innovation in healthcare while inspiring us to prioritize patient safety and ...

Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications play vital roles in treating health conditions for older adults, helping ease symptoms and supporting overall well-being. To ensure the intended ...

Older adults, especially those managing multiple chronic conditions, are more likely to face complex drug regimens. The use of five or more drugs (called polypharmacy) is common in this age group. As ...