Chronic Care

Patients with arthritis may ask questions regarding physical activity, and it's important to advise them to keep moving.

Officials with the FDA have approved the first complete 2-drug regimen for the treatment of patients with HIV-1.

The number of individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is growing.

Reducing sodium intake while on the DASH diet lowers blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive adults, according to the results of preliminary research at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2017.

State and local marijuana laws continue to evolve toward legalization much faster than the scientific community can collect the data to help society weigh the health, safety, and ethical ramifications of these new laws.

At the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association(NCODA) 2017 Fall Summit, Michael Broderson, PharmD, discusses the importance of perseverance when managing cancer therapies in patients.

Pediatric patients with HIV may be over diagnosed with asthma, according to a recently-published study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

In a report published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, researchers aimed to assess retention in care for children diagnosed with HIV infection.

Adults with asthma who take oral vitamin D supplements, in addition to asthma medications, may reduce their risk of asthma attacks requiring hospital attendance by 50%, according to a recently-published study in The Lancet of Respiratory Medicine.

A study recently published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases indicated that an estimated 200,000 lives could be saved over the next 2 decades if the National HIV/AIDS Strategy targets are achieved.

Daily coffee consumption can reduce risk of all-cause mortality in patients who are co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) by half, according to a recently-published study in the Journal of Hepatology.

Health care providers should screen patients with HIV for chronic pain and offer appropriate pain management options, according to guidelines released by the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).

Asthma symptoms may be mistaken for respiratory tract infections (RTI) in children, and that could mean unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. Pharmacists are in a good position to help their patients sort out asthma flare-ups from RTIs.

Prior effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) can profoundly reduce the risk of sexual transmission of the HIV for couples attempting conception, according to a report published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Although asthma prevalence and death rates have decreased overall, the prevalence of lung conditions worldwide has increased between 1990 and 2015, according to the results of the 2015 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study.

Home-based HIV test kits could be an effective strategy in curbing the epidemic by reaching individuals who have never been tested, new findings suggest.

The investigators hope the study leads to earlier HIV testing and related prenatal care.

As of 2015, 30.3 million Americans – or 9.4% of the US population – have diabetes and another 84.1 million Americans have prediabetes, according to a recently-released report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Interventions that promote healthier sexual behavior among black women and Latinas may help prevent HIV infection; especially interventions that address the broader social and structural contexts that nurture risk environments, according to a study.

Using a broken or cracked cartridge holder may result in an inaccurate dosage of insulin.

Use of metformin may help reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults with diabetes.

Novel technique reduce blood glucose levels for 2 days in mice.

Real-world analyses further support the safety and efficacy of vedolizumab in patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.

Policymakers should invest in diabetes prevention efforts, study says.

Active ingredients in both chili peppers and marijuana help calm the gut in mice.

Stevioside may be a cost-effective compound in the fight against diabetes.

Progression to end-stage renal disease is similar in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

The FDA approved the first and only drug to treat all forms of diabetic retinopathy.

Study findings suggest that a higher intake of fresh fruit is potentially beneficial for primary and secondary prevention of diabetes.