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The latest Compliance News articles published daily. Includes news on drug compliance - how well a patient follows the instructions for taking his/her medication. Poor compliance is a leading cause of failed medical treatment and drug-resistant conditions.

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Doctors' Orders Lost In Translation

18 July 2008

When patients are discharged from the emergency department, their recovery depends on carefully following the doctors' instructions for their post care at home. Yet a vast majority of patients don't fully understand what...
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Patients More Likely To Stay On Lipitor Than Simvastatin, A Large Observational Study Shows

09 July 2008

Pfizer announced that new statin users who took Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium) were significantly more likely to stay on their medication compared to those who took simvastatin, according to an observational study of...
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Members Of Consumer-Driven Health Plans Choosing Less Care

09 July 2008

Consumer-driven health plans (CDHP) -- hailed since their inception in 2000 as a tool to help control costs -- are resulting in members forgoing care and discontinuing drugs to treat chronic medical problems, according to two newly published studies...
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Compliance News Articles Archive - Page 1

25 June 2008

Study Will Provide Cash Payments To Encourage People With Chronic Diseases To Take Medications

23 June 2008

2008 BIO International Convention Draws Global Industry Leaders And Public Officials For Networking, Deal Making And Partnering

18 June 2008

Compliance Is The Best Path To Recovery

12 June 2008

Treatment At An AASM Accredited Sleep Center Improves Long-term CPAP Compliance

11 June 2008

Socioeconomic Factors Predict CPAP Adherence

African-American Veterans Are Less Likely To Adhere To CPAP Than Caucasian Or Asian Veterans

02 June 2008

Drug May Prolong Organ Life In Noncompliant Kidney Transplant Patients

11 May 2008

Success Of Prisoner HIV Program

09 May 2008

Two Thirds Of People With Asthma Do Not Lead A Full Life Because Of Their Condition

Purdue Expert Offers Tips On Spring Cleaning The Medicine Cabinet

02 May 2008

Doctors Still Missing High Blood Pressure, Stanford Study Shows

01 May 2008

Studies Look At Blacks' Noncompliance With Weekly Dialysis Treatment; Provider, Patient Satisfaction With Telephone Interpretation Services

25 April 2008

Study At AGS' Annual Scientific Meeting Reveal Some Challenges Older Adults Face When Taking Prescription Drugs And How Electronic Pillboxes Can Help

Drug-Users Who Are Young And Homeless Are More Likely To Exit Treatment Early

Patients Often Don't Take What The Doctor Ordered

24 April 2008

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Improved Access To Medications For Most Seniors, But Sickest Seniors Continued Skipping Pills Because Of Cost Issue

16 April 2008

Better Muscle Control, Worse Side Effects In Parkinson's Drugs Tradeoff

04 April 2008

Patients Are Encouraged To Consult Healthcare Professionals Before Discontinuing Medications

02 April 2008

Schizophrenic Patients Often Discontinue Medication Due To Restrictive Drug Policies

01 April 2008

Study Digs Into Reasons, Consequences For Stopping Anti-Clotting Medication Early

20 March 2008

Taking Your Medications As Doctor Ordered - Help From The Agency For Healthcare Research And Quality, US Government

11 March 2008

Compliance Essential In Osteoporosis Treatment

06 March 2008

Sensor Necklace Aims To Increase Drug Compliance

05 March 2008

Prescription Drug Advertisements Prompt One-Third Of U.S. Adults To Ask Their Physician About A Medication, Survey Finds

07 February 2008

Greer Sponsors Landmark Study Analyzing The Benefits And Cost Effectiveness Of Allergy Immunotherapy Among Children With Allergic Rhinitis

05 February 2008

After Organ Transplantation Former Substance Abusers Rarely Relapse

Get Well Soon - Without Antibiotics, UK

01 February 2008

The 'Silent Killer' Severe Hypertension Is Still On The Loose

29 January 2008

American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) Symposium To Highlight Innovative Approaches In Patient Care

10 January 2008

Study Published In Health Affairs Finds Value-Based Insurance Design Effective

09 January 2008

HIV-Positive People With Depression More Likely To Follow Treatment Regimens When Taking SSRIs, Study Finds

Americans Pay The Most For Prescription Drugs And Still Don't Take Them

03 January 2008

Preventing Adverse Drug Events In Older Adults

29 December 2007

Diabetes Management Is Focus Of 'The Diabetes Educator'

24 December 2007

Ireland Cancer Center Researcher Finds Standard Treatment For Breast Cancer Not Followed

22 December 2007

Pain Killer Skin Patch Gets Second FDA Safety Warning

18 December 2007

Study Of Electronic Records For Heart Disease Funded By Agency For Healthcare Research And Quality

12 December 2007

Seniors Unable To Afford Prescription Drugs, Study Finds

11 December 2007

Do Make It Personal -- Adherence System Delivers Automated Reminders In Your Voice

06 December 2007

HIV/HAART-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome Treatment Breakthrough

30 November 2007

InforMedix Rings Up Med-ePhone - Mobile, Wireless Patient Medication Adherence Solution

Prescription For Trouble: New Study Shows Many Patients Skipping Meds Due To Rising Co-Pays

29 November 2007

System Of Simplified, Standardized Dosing Instructions For Prescription Medication Container Labels

20 November 2007

Adherence To Antiretroviral Treatment Linked To Health Literacy, Study Finds

12 November 2007

Elderly Black Women More Likely To Maintain Hypertension Treatment If They Incorporate Spirituality, Study Finds

31 October 2007

Risk Of Prostate Cancer Return Greatly Increased When Treatment Appointments Missed

29 October 2007

Live-Saving Flu And Pneumonia Shots Not Reaching Cancer Patients

23 October 2007

Ensuring Anti-HIV Drugs Are Taken In Africa

16 October 2007

HIV Treatment Discontinued By Many In Africa

02 October 2007

Pennsylvania Hospital Readmissions Increase, Report Says

01 October 2007

Significant Health Benefits Result From Improving Doctor-Patient Communication

Burden Of Care Rivals Complications Of Disease For Some Diabetics

18 September 2007

Pillbox Organizers Can Help Maintain Antiretroviral Regimen Adherence, Slow Progression Of HIV To AIDS, Study Says

15 September 2007

Heart Medications: The More You Skip, The More You Risk

14 September 2007

Cephalon Reinforces Important Prescribing And Dosing Information For FENTORA

12 September 2007

Side Effects Could Cause Women To Stop Taking Drugs Aimed At Preventing Breast Cancer Recurrence, Studies Say

07 September 2007

Pediatric Asthma Care Impeded by Parents' Perceptions

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