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April 2024 in “JAAD International” This study found that patients with alopecia areata have significantly higher medication adherence than those with atopic dermatitis, potentially due to the stability and controllability of alopecia areata symptoms.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Preventive Medicine” This study found that non-adherence to medication in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial was associated with increased all-cause mortality unrelated to prostate cancer.
In this study conducted at an Egyptian outpatient clinic, researchers found that systemic lupus erythematosus patients who were non-adherent to medication had a higher rate of hospitalization and more clinical symptoms compared to those who adhered to their prescribed treatments.
3 citations
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March 2020 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that Medicare patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia had high adherence to 5-alpha reductase inhibitor therapy, which was associated with a reduced risk of needing surgical intervention.
May 2026 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” In this study, researchers observed low variability in hair formoterol concentrations for COPD patients with stable adherence, but inter-patient differences and other factors may limit the effectiveness of hair analysis as a reliable tool for assessing medication adherence.
4 citations
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February 2013 in “Revista De Saude Publica” This article examines the public health risks and benefits of pill organizers and cutters, concluding that healthcare professionals should guide their use to prevent potential medication stability and efficacy issues.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances” In this research, the authors concluded that the long-term success of hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia is significantly influenced by how well patients manage their recovery period post-surgery.
April 2022 in “Medicinus” This article discusses the challenges of treating androgenetic alopecia due to limited approved medications, potential side effects, and unmet expectations and reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that adherence to topical hydrocortisone in adults with atopic dermatitis was inconsistent and not significantly different across different medication vehicles, though disease severity improved markedly within 2 weeks.
3 citations
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December 2015 in “Musculoskeletal care” This study found that many patients taking methotrexate for inflammatory arthritis tolerate significant side effects, but adherence to the medication still varies among individuals.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice” This study examined 142 patients with subclinical thyroid disorders and found a high incidence of comorbidities like renal diseases. Researchers reported that good medication adherence was associated with better quality of life, indicating a significant relationship between adherence and quality of life.
April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that in patients with androgenetic alopecia, microneedling therapy led to significantly higher treatment adherence compared to medication, with improved adherence linked to factors like age, education, income, reduced side effects, and enhanced treatment efficacy.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Health Science” The authors of this study aim to evaluate the strategies for using topical products in treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting topical applications as potentially more effective and convenient compared to oral medications, which often suffer from poor patient adherence.
17 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of nursing scholarship” This study found that kidney transplant recipients who experienced higher levels of symptom distress from immunosuppressive medications were more likely to be nonadherent to their medication regimen.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of the American Pharmacists Association” In this study of transgender and gender-diverse adults, the researchers observed that one-third of those on psychotropic medications within two years of starting hormone therapy experienced psychotropic polypharmacy, with a significantly higher likelihood of potential drug-hormone interactions in this group.
August 2024 in “Medicine” This study found that medroxyprogesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol with drospirenone were the most frequently prescribed medications for PCOS, with some patients experiencing drug changes or discontinuation due to side effects or therapeutic failure.
23 citations
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March 2019 in “AIDS Care” This study found that using urine tenofovir monitoring for PrEP adherence is well-accepted and may help overcome adherence barriers among participants at a U.S. urban clinical center.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company model offers substantial cost savings on men's health medications compared to Medicare and GoodRx, particularly for long-term treatments.
February 2025 in “Cureus” This case study on managing PCOS complications highlights the significance of medication adherence for treatment effectiveness and underscores the impact of financial and educational barriers on compliance.
This study found that treating androgenetic alopecia through a virtual healthcare platform significantly improved hair-loss-related quality of life over six months, with adherence to the program being a key factor in achieving better outcomes among the participants in Brazil.
25 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that 71% of chronic myeloid leukemia patients treated with second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors experienced adverse cutaneous reactions, which were generally less severe than those caused by imatinib.
5 citations
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March 2025 in “World Journal of Urology” This study concluded that while remote interventions using digital health technology can enhance health-related outcomes, medication adherence, and economic status in kidney transplant recipients, their effect on tacrolimus concentration is not clearly understood.
4 citations
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April 2015 in “대한비뇨기종양학회지” This study concluded that packaging tamsulosin and finasteride together for co-administration in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia improves medication adherence compared to packaging each drug separately.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Revista médica de Chile” This review examines the dermatologic side effects of lithium, noting it can cause or worsen skin conditions like psoriasis and acne, potentially affecting medication adherence, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that despite cosmetic effects from antiepileptic drugs like hair loss and weight gain, Sudanese epilepsy patients generally prioritized medication adherence, potentially influenced by cultural perceptions.
May 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This research letter observed that patients with severe atopic dermatitis showed normal serum cortisol levels after hospitalization despite continued use of potent topical corticosteroids, though poor adherence may lead to overestimations of actual medication use.
3 citations
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February 2024 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” In this study, the authors suggest that patient safety with isotretinoin in Palestine can be improved by adapting pharmacy and medical practice protocols to better educate patients and ensure adherence to safety monitoring and laboratory ordering.
1 citations
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October 2013 in “Urology” More men are using medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia, influenced by marketing and FDA approvals.
April 2020 in “Rheumatology” This study found significant but small variations in glucocorticoid adherence among patients with giant cell arteritis, mainly due to medical advice rather than patient factors.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This study found that Sudanese epilepsy patients prioritize medication intake despite cosmetic effects from antiepileptic drugs, which may be influenced by cultural perceptions unique to the population.