Utrecht University: During Heatwaves, Vulnerable Patients May Need to Temporarily Skip Certain Medicines
September 01, 2026
September 01, 2026
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 1 -- Utrecht University issued the following news:
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During heatwaves, vulnerable patients may need to temporarily skip certain medicines
Important role for homecare and informal carers
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Vulnerable patients on certain medications face a higher risk of hospital admission due to dehydration during heatwaves. During such hot spells, but also when patients have a fever, diarrhea, or are vomiting, it . . .
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During heatwaves, vulnerable patients may need to temporarily skip certain medicines
Important role for homecare and informal carers
-
Vulnerable patients on certain medications face a higher risk of hospital admission due to dehydration during heatwaves. During such hot spells, but also when patients have a fever, diarrhea, or are vomiting, it . . .