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Overall medication adherence as an indicator for health outcomes among elderly patients with hypertension and diabetes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Methods The study included individuals aged 75 to 90 years, diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension, who were treated with at least one antihypertensive, or antidiabetic medication in 2017. We determined personal adherence rates by calculating the mean adherence rates of the medications prescribed to each individual.

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Outcomes associated with timing of screening for gestational diabetes [Women's health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Screening for gestational diabetes (GDM) at recommended times, based on a pregnant woman’s risk for GDM, is important in order to initiate and optimize the management of GDM as early as possible, thus mitigating the risk of several adverse outcomes for both pregnant women and their offspring.

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Health and Mood Benefits of Semaglutide in HF

Physician's Weekly

Researchers examined the effects of semaglutide on body weight, health status, and mood over 1 year in individuals with HF and obesity. They assessed 122 individuals with HF and obesity who were treated consecutively with semaglutide between January 2019 and August 2023.

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The Relationship Between Cardiovascular Risk, Gender Identity, Sex Assigned at Birth, and Depression Among Transgender People [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Significant structural barriers exist concerning access to healthcare for transgender (TG) individuals. Setting or Dataset: Secondary analysis of the CDC state-specific Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BFRSS) surveys conducted from 2019 to 2022. Results: Transgender status (i.e.,

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Identifying and Resolving Red Flags: DEA Continues to “Run it Up the Flagpole”

FDA Law

DEA regulations state that a pharmacist has a corresponding responsibility not to fill a prescription unless it is issued for a “legitimate medical purpose by an individual practitioner acting in the usual course of [their] professional practice.” 12, 2012) (quoting Bob’s Pharmacy & Diabetic Supplies; Revocation of Registration, 74 Fed.

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Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development

Medical Xpress

However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages. Your feedback is important to us. E-mail the story Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesnt stop long-term impacts on development Your friends email Your email I would like to subscribe to Science X Newsletter.

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Anatomy of a Healthy Plate- Guest Blogger Rebecca Gray

New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

However, people need to understand what works best for them individually. May reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Then take a moment to reflect on your unique plate. How closely does your current diet and lifestyle reflect the above plate? Food has the power to regenerate the new you!