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Research tracking polypharmacy—people regularly taking five or more medications—found an increase in multiple medicine use ...

Older adults discharged from hospitals on multiple medications are less likely to regain independence during rehabilitation, a new study suggests. The Japanese study, published in the journal BMC ...

Around 1 in 5 adults between the ages of 40 and 79 is taking five or more prescription drugs, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the older patients are, the ...

Analysis of hospital registry data found that people who were hospitalized due to bleeding in the brain and who had taken multiple antiplatelet medications, or medications stronger than aspirin, were ...

Primary care physicians (PCPs) frequently initiated multiple medications simultaneously, with rates varying between 14.0% and 27.2% across institutions. Analysis showed that only 0.6% of the most ...

As you age, it's common for more medical conditions to occur. Whether it's the wear-and-tear of arthritis, high blood pressure or depression, seniors often have multiple age-related health conditions ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- More than half of all Americans take, on average, four prescription medications. With that many different pills, it's easy and dangerous to miss taking one of your medications.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Remembering to take medication can be hard enough, but keeping up ...

Older adults discharged from hospitals on multiple medications are less likely to regain independence during rehabilitation, a new study suggests. The Japanese study, published in the journal BMC ...