Tag: medications
Off-Label Antipsychotic Prescriptions Prevalent in Older Adult Population, Study Shows
A large registry-based investigation conducted in Finland by researchers from the University of Oulu and the University of…
Breakthrough tool aids seniors in lowering reliance on unnecessary drugs
Researchers at McGill University have developed a digital tool designed to help patients safely reduce their use of…
Understanding the Cell Entry Inhibition Mechanism of Bulevirtide for Hepatitis B and D Viruses
Over 12 million individuals globally are afflicted with chronic hepatitis D virus (HDV) infections, the most severe form…
A Groundbreaking Study by HKUMed and Harvard Reveals Statins Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk by Over 20% in Hong Kong Seniors with High Cholesterol
Researchers from HKUMed's LKS Faculty of Medicine and Harvard's TH Chan School of Public Health have unveiled the…
Rising Use of Ozempic and Wegovy Among Privately Insured Patients Could Exacerbate Health Disparities
A recent study from the University of Southern California reveals that publicly insured individuals who are most likely…
Senior Citizens Consider Reducing Medication, Research Advises Caution
Over 82% of Americans aged between 50 and 80 regularly take prescription medications, and a significant 80% of…