Black patients less likely to receive added, higher dose meds to control blood pressure
Nearly one-third of racial disparities in treating high blood pressure may stem from inequities in treatment intensification, according to preliminary
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Epilepsy Meds During Pregnancy May Raise Autism Risk in Child
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2020 — Women who take the epilepsy medication valproic acid during pregnancy have more than twice the
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Certain HTN Meds May Cut Deaths From Influenza, Pneumonia
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2020 — Current angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) use is associated with a
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Asking me if I'm 'off my meds' is rude and offensive
I’m very open about my mental health issues. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2015 and I’m currently recovering
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People with autoimmune diseases: Keep taking your meds during the pandemic
People with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus often take medicines that suppress their immune system as part
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