How to get teens, young adults with chronic conditions to take their medications
Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 04:50
in Health & Medicine
Many young patients with chronic conditions don’t take their medications correctly, but two new studies point to ways to address such medication non-adherence. "Young adult patients are at a critical point in their educational, psychological, and professional development that will shape their future life. Increasing the survival of their transplants will lead to higher levels of education and employment rates, which will be financially beneficial to society," said one researcher.