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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 2014

Page

8

Smartphone apps aid patients in timely medicine reminders

Doctors warn adherence is crucial as patients forget or juggle multiple meds. Techniques like divided pill boxes and placing bottles by the toothbrush help, but about half still take medications as prescribed, costing the U.S. health care system billions annually. some doctors pursue high tech remedies.

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Smartphone apps help patients take medications as prescribed

Doctors increasingly recommend smartphone reminders to improve adherence. Apps like MedCoach, RemindMe, Pill Monitor, Care4Today, Med Helper, Pill Reminder, and Medisafe offer features to order refills, export information, log usage, and support multiple languages. Non smartphone options include Snoozester and VSReminder for reminders via calls, texts, or emails. Dr. Weber notes early improvements in lab results from patients using these tools.

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Brain changes seen in casual marijuana smokers study

A small study of casual marijuana smokers found brain changes that may signal trouble with prolonged use. Researchers caution that long term studies are needed to confirm if changes cause symptoms, noting the work is preliminary and focused on recreational users.

New York Hans Breier Breiter Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital Journal of Neurosciences Nora Volkow National Institute On Drug Abuse

Candy Bar May Avert Spouse Conflicts, Study Says

A study with 107 married couples using voodoo dolls links low blood sugar to higher aggression. Participants who had lower glucose pushed more pins into dolls representing their spouses, suggesting glucose supports self control.

Washington, D.C Ohio State University Brad Bushman Bushman

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