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January 14, 2013

Less than 45% of children receive flu shot over recent five-year period

According to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center released Thursday, less than 45% of children were vaccinated against the flu during a five-year study period.

January 3, 2013

CVS Caremark-sponsored research examines impact of social support network on Rx adherence

A patient’s social support network has been associated with improved outcomes and healthier behaviors and now new research sponsored by CVS Caremark has found that practical social support is associated with improved medication adherence.

November 15, 2012

Blistex launches two new lip balms as cold front advances through Northeast

Blistex on Thursday announced the launch of Moisture Melt and Simple and Sensitive lip balms.

November 2, 2012

Study: Evidence mixed on clinic disruption of doctor-patient relationships

A new Rand Corp. study examining the impact of retail medical clinics on the receipt of primary medical care found mixed evidence about whether the clinics may disrupt doctor-patient relationships.

August 16, 2012

Study: Older patients, preventive services on rise at retail health clinics

Retail-based health clinics are attracting more older patients and delivering more preventive care, particularly flu shots and other vaccinations, according to a new study from the Rand Corp.

February 23, 2012

Study: Physicians do not consistently follow ADA-recommended prescribing guidelines for newly diagnosed diabetics

Physicians in 35% of cases involving more than 250,000 newly diagnosed diabetes patients did not follow the American Diabetes Association/European Association for the Study of Diabetes consensus guidelines for recommended treatment, according to a new CVS Caremark study.

November 23, 2011

Study: Diabetes dashboard may help physicians better deliver care to patients

A new tool developed by researchers at the University of Missouri improved both the efficiency and accuracy of acquiring data needed for high-quality diabetes care, according to a new study.

March 23, 2011

Lip care falls by wayside among women, Blistex finds

Almost all women take on at least one preventive health-and-wellness measure in the morning to start their day, but only half apply lip balm to protect their lips from dryness and sun damage.

December 23, 2010

Component in common dairy foods may cut diabetes risk

Scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health and collaborators from other institutions have identified a natural substance in dairy fat that substantially may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

October 4, 2010

Study confirms safety, efficacy of OraMoist

Quantum Health’s OraMoist, a time-released mucoadhesive patch that moistens and lubricates the mouth, was featured...

August 30, 2010

Study: SAMe may benefit patients taking antidepressants

A new study conducted by investigators at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital suggested...

March 21, 2010

New study reveals lack of trust in healthcare providers puts diabetics' health at risk

Diabetics who are less inclined to seek help with managing their condition are at increased...