Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure that occurs when moving from a laying down (supine) position to a standing (upright) position. The word “orthostasis” means to stand up, so the condition is defined as low blood pressure (hypotension) that occurs upon standing. When standing up, gravity moves blood from the upper body to… Read More: Genetics Home Reference: orthostatic hypotension »
A new drug cost survey reveals that over 90 percent of physicians believe they have a role to play in discussing healthcare costs with patients. Unfilled prescriptions remain a problem, with 73 percent of physicians taking the patient’s responsibility for cost into account in making a prescribing decision, according to the survey released by OptimizeRx.… Read More: High price of drugs is biggest issue in prescription adherence,… »
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 — The jittery, delusional potheads of the old movie “Reefer Madness” have prompted eye rolls and chuckles over the years, but a new study argues that the cult classic might contain a kernel of truth. Smoking pot every day could increase your risk of a psychotic break with reality, particularly if… Read More: Can High-Potency Pot Make You Crazy? »
A team of researchers modeled the health and economic effects of healthy food prescriptions in Medicare and Medicaid. The study, published today in PLOS Medicine, finds that health insurance coverage to offset the cost of healthy food for Medicare and/or Medicaid participants would be highly cost effective after five years and improve health outcomes. “We… Read More: Prescribing healthy food in Medicare/Medicaid is cost effective, could improve… »