Medication packaging plays a crucial role in public health.1 Beyond protecting the product, good packaging guides safe and effective use.1 However, for many patients, especially those with limited health literacy1 (which is defined as the extent to which people can...
The Obesity Epidemic within America According to the CDC, as of August 2023, the prevalence of obesity in American adults was 40.3%, over a two-and-a-half-fold increase from 1976 (an estimated 15%), providing evidence of the growing obesity rates within modern America...
An estimated 1.2 million Americans are living with HIV, human immunodeficiency virus, a virus that attacks the body’s CD4 cells which help to fight off infections (CD4 cells), making individuals more susceptible to various infections, diseases, and cancers.1, 2,...
Health insurance plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to medications and ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment regimens, especially in the USA, where medical fees can be extremely high. While insurance coverage can alleviate financial burdens and improve...
Medication adherence is a critical component of effective healthcare, particularly for patients managing chronic diseases. Despite its importance, non-adherence remains a persistent challenge globally, with estimates suggesting that up to 50% of patients with chronic...
