The Doctor measured her BP at 120/60. “Perfect pressure,†he said to his patient. Like a proud artist showing off his painting, the doctor boasted that the three medications he prescribed for high BP were working well. So why did this 84 year-old lady die just a few weeks later? Surely high blood pressure is […]
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How Low Can Blood Pressure Go?
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When Patients Don’t Follow their Medication Regimen
May 30th, 2011 | by joelcohenThe warnings are impressive for those people who are naughty and do not take medications as prescribed: Medication non-compliance (non-adherence), the failure to take drugs on time in the dosages prescribed, is as dangerous and costly as many illnesses Drugs don’t work in patients who don’t take them — C. Everett Koop, MD 10% of hospital admissions […]
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Medication Use in Older Adults: Choose Wisely
September 22nd, 2009 | by joelcohenMedications pose potential risks in older adults more than younger folks. Read these must-do tips for using medication wisely.
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