Amir Attaran

TL;DR: The findings indicate that favorable levels of adherence, much of which was assessed via patient self-report, can be achieved in sub-Saharan African settings and that adherence remains a concern in North America.

TL;DR: A comprehensive model of care led by NPHWs, involving primary care physicians and family that was informed by local context, substantially improved blood pressure control and cardiovascular disease risk is tested.

TL;DR: Large-scale malaria prevention and treatment programs must account for the social and cultural contexts in which they are deployed, and barriers to malaria treatment and prevention are identified.

TL;DR: Acceptance of combination therapy in other settings suggests that with concerted efforts by academics, international health agencies, research funding bodies, governments, regulators, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, combination pills for prevention of CVD in those with disease or at high risk can be made available worldwide at affordable prices.

TL;DR: Combination pills containing aspirin, multiple blood pressure lowering drugs, and a statin have demonstrated safety, substantial risk factor reductions, and improved medication adherence in the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as discussed by the authors.