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How Smartphone Apps Can Help You Stick to Your Meds

December 17, 2025

Taking medicine as prescribed is super important, but it's not always easy. That's where smartphone apps come in. They can help remind you and track your progress. But not all apps are created equal. Some are better than others at meeting what users really need. There are tons of these apps out the

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Young Adults and Asthma: The Medication Management Challenge

August 16, 2025

Young adults often struggle with managing their asthma. Studies show they take their maintenance meds only about two-thirds of the time. This is a big deal because asthma can be serious if not properly managed. Why is this happening? It could be due to a lack of understanding, forgetfulness, or eve

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Helping Elderly in Rural Maharashtra Stick to Their Meds

July 9, 2025

In rural Maharashtra, a big problem is that many elderly people with long-term illnesses don't take their medicine as they should. Numbers show that between 40% and 75% of them struggle with this. To tackle this, researchers looked into two simple tools: manual pill organizers and pill reminder apps

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Wearables: A New Way to Track Your Meds?

June 25, 2025

Wearable tech might just be the game-changer we need for tracking medication adherence. You know how it is—people often forget to take their meds, and doctors usually have to rely on patients' own reports, which aren't always accurate. But what if there was a better way? Enter wearable devices. The

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Texting for Health: How SMS Can Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes

June 6, 2025

Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that requires careful management. One big challenge is sticking to the medication routine. When people don't take their pills as prescribed, it can lead to serious health problems. So, finding ways to help people stay on track is crucial. One interesting appro

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Why Do Some Young People Struggle With Their ADHD Meds?

May 22, 2025

ADHD is a condition that many young people deal with. It can be managed with medication, but often, teenagers and young adults skip their doses. This can make it much harder to cope with ADHD. So, some smart folks decided to find a way to help. A program called Customized Adherence Enhancement (CAE

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The Future of Medication Management: Designing User-Friendly Dashboards

May 6, 2025

The goal was to figure out what makes a medication adherence dashboard truly useful. This meant finding out what patients, their caregivers, and healthcare providers actually need. To do this, a four-part study was carried out. The first part involved showing existing dashboards to these groups and

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Apps for Better Health: Helping Kidney Patients Stick to Their Meds

April 17, 2025

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a widespread health issue. It affects a huge number of people globally. For those living with CKD, sticking to their medication schedule is crucial. But sadly, many patients struggle with this. This is where mobile apps come into play. They are seen as a useful tool t

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Can a Digital Helper Boost Bone Health?

April 9, 2025

Osteoporosis is a serious condition that affects many postmenopausal women. It weakens bones, making them more likely to break. Managing this condition often involves taking medication regularly. But sticking to a medication routine can be tough. This is where digital voice assistants (DVAs) come in

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How Smartphones Can Help Teens Stick to Their Cancer Treatment

March 30, 2025

Leukemia is a significant health issue among young people. It often requires lengthy treatment plans, which can be tough for teens to stick to. This is a problem because following treatment plans is crucial for getting better. Unfortunately, teens often struggle the most with this. There are many r