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When Prescriptions Pile Up: An Introduction to Polypharmacy
About the Author: Stephen J. Kogut PhD MBA RPh is a pharmacist and professor at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, where he conducts research on medication adherence, prescription drug costs and patient health outcomes.
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How Can We Improve Care for the Cognitively Impaired?
About the Author: Rohit Jayakar MD is a physician in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, currently at Stanford Health Care. He specializes in treating musculoskeletal injuries, neurological injuries, and chronic pain.
The Power of Human Connection on the Patient Journey
If you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition, your healthcare provider may have laid out a care plan for you. If so, your plan likely outlines steps to minimize your symptoms and optimize your prognosis, such as taking your medications each day, attending regular check-in appointments, and undergoing any necessary treatments or procedures.
The Link Between Loneliness & Medication Adherence
About the Author: Kasley Killam, MPH is the founder of Social Health Labs, where she partners with cross-sector organizations on local, state, and national initiatives to reduce loneliness and improve social well-being. She holds a master’s from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.