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Who Has the Most Prescription Nonadherence Due to Costs?
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It is obvious to pharmacists that some patients are not taking their medications as directed; they skip doses, take less medication than prescribed, or delay refills. The reason for this nonadherence might be due to lack of affordability. Which patients are most likely to be affected by the high costs of medications and try to cut corners might be surprising. Read more.
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Untangling Trends in Insulin Prices Over the Years
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Did insulin prices rapidly increase over the last decade or so? From the point of to how one looks at it, the answer is “yes” or “it depends,” according to a new study that calculated actual costs considering manufacturer discounts. Find out what happened with prices and how the introduction of new products affected them.
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Glucocorticoid Use Versus Surgery for Chronic Subdural Hematoma
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In recent years, some studies have suggested that corticosteroids might be a possible alternative to surgery for managing chronic subdural hematoma, which has become more common with an aging population and wider use of anticoagulants. A trial from the Netherlands indicated that more patients receiving dexamethasone died, had more complications, and were hospitalized longer than those who had surgery. Read more.
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Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Tests Offering Many False Negatives
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Could people get negative results from their rapid at-home COVID-19 tests even though the virus might be teeming in their throats? It is fairly likely to occur, according to a new study. Find out why researchers caution that the tests—even performed daily—often have poor clinical sensitivity to detect infectious individuals, even though many users believe they have “near-perfect” detection.
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