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Deprescribing in health care: Why less medication can be more

Meds
February 17, 2026

Every day, millions of Americans take medications to manage chronic conditions or prevent disease. Prescription drugs are vital tools in modern medicine, but in some circumstances, they can also lead to serious adverse drug interactions, diminished quality of life, and even life-threatening complications.

This is a complex issue with high stakes for patients. Older adults, in particular, are often prescribed multiple drugs by different doctors for different reasons. The Centers for …

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Deprescribing in health care: Why less medication can be more

Did you know that colder weather can complicate blood pressure control rates and treatment?

Conditions
March 4, 2024

Next time you hear “cuffing season,” think of blood pressure cuffs. As winter has properly set in with shorter, darker, colder days, you might see the impact on blood pressure control rates.

A new study examined the health records of more than 68,000 adults being treated for hypertension and found that on a population level, BP control rates decreased by up to 5 percent during the winter months …

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Did you know that colder weather can complicate blood pressure control rates and treatment?