PharmacyTimes Issues
 October 2007
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- Surgeon's Bulletin Board
Bulletin Board topics cover equity-indexed annuities, mutual funds, and more Full Text
- Superficial Palmar ArchFull Text
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- Mature cystic teratoma of the pancreas: An unusual presentation
Christopher L. Stout, Surgery Resident V, Department of Surgery, Mercer University School of Medicine, Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, GA; D. Benjamin Christie III, Surgery Resident IV, Department of Surgery, Mercer University School of Medicine, Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, GA; Keith Martin, Private Practice General Surgeon, Macon, GA Full Text
- Casualty Surgery: Cardiac thromboembolism complicating a gunshot wound to the heart
L. D. George Angus, Director of Trauma and Vice-Chair; Eric Seitelman, Surgical Resident; Jean-Joseph Desir, Surgical Resident; Lioudmila Haimovicci, Surgical Resident; Leonard O. Barrett, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery; Dahua Zhou, Attending Radiologist, Department of Surgery, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY Departments Full Text
- Biliary hamartomata or metastatic cancer: A diagnostic challenge
Reza F. Saidi, Chief Resident, Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, MI; Sumet Silapaswan, Consultant Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, MI; Stephen G. ReMine, Consultant Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, MI; Michael J. Jacobs, Consultant Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, MI, Clinical Associate Professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI Full Text
- Sclerosing mesenteritis: A disease with many names
Raul Mederos, Chief Resident of General Surgery, Department of Surgery; Roxane Scemla, Medical Student IV; Payman Danielpour, Chief Surgical Resident, Department of Surgery; Ana M. Medina, Resident, Department of Pathology; Jamie Barkin, Chief, Division of Gastroenterology; Irwin Willis, Attending Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL Full Text
- Tumoral calcinosis: A rare encounter in surgical practice
Kamran M. H. Karimi, Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery; Alison M. Wilson, Assistant Professor, Chair, Department of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care; H. James Williams, Professor, Department of Anatomic Pathology, West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, WV Full Text
- Lipoblastoma: A rare pediatric tumor
Daniel Kaufman, Chief Resident, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery; Max Vaynrub, Surgical Extern, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery; Eugene Garrow, Attending Pediatric Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Robin Hood and the health insurance crisis
Bernard M. Jaffe, Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA Full Text
- PAD Just as Deadly in Asymptotic Patients
Wayne Kuznar Don't Leave Screening to the Cardiologist Full Text
- Navigating the Complex Care of Medicare Patients
Rebekah McCallister Full Text
- Escalating Cost-Sharing Forces Seniors to Stop Taking Drugs
Laura Brasseur Full Text
- Doctors as EducatorsFull Text
- What Does Luck Have to Do with It?
Philip R. Alper, MD Full Text
- Hospitalist Medicine: A Profession or Just a Career?
Jack D. McCue, MD Full Text
- Getting to know the hospitalistFull Text
- MERLIN: New Data Show Ranolazine Is Antiarrhythmic
Wayne Kuznar Full Text
- Mechanism of Exercise-Related Longevity Uncovered
Wayne Kuznar Unparalleled CV Benefits Not Limited to Athletes Full Text
- Antithrombotic Effects of Aspirin: An Evolving Story
Bruce Sylvester Full Text
- Folate Has No Role in Secondary Prevetion of CV Disease
Wayne Kuznar Full Text
- H pylori Treatment Guidelines Updated
David S. MacDougall Full Text
- Statins, Fibrates Thwart Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Jill Stein Off-Label Use Shows Significant Benefits Full Text
- Bariatric Surgery the Preferred Treatment for Obese Diabetics
Jill Stein Disease Remission >4 Times Greater versus Conventional Therapy Full Text
- The Mediterranean Diet Can Extend Life in Alzheimer's Disease
Laura Brasseur Full Text
- Many People Forego Routine Hand-Washing
Sarah Pressman Lovinger, MD The Lighter Side of Medicine, with Serious Sequelae Full Text
- Physicians Urged to "Lead by Example," Expand Flu Vaccination
Laura Brasseur No Vaccine Shortfalls Expected for 2007-2008 Season Full Text
- New Bartonella Species Uncovered
Laura Brasseur Full Text
- National Asthma Guidelines Updated
David S. MacDougall Full Text
- Tell Patients Cigarette Smoking Ages Their SkinFull Text
- Low Estrogen Levels in Men Linked to Low BMD
John Schieszer Full Text
- Vertebral Fractures Often Ignored, Diminish Men's Quality of Life
Daniel M. Keller, PhD Increase Risk for Future Fractures Full Text
- The Insidious Course of Hand Osteoarthritis
Jill Stein Treat the Pain & Functional Limitation Full Text
- Medicare Pulls the Plug on Common Errors in the Hospital
Rebekah McCallister Creative Coding a Looming Problem Full Text
- Recovery Audit ContractorsFull Text
- FDA RoundsFull Text
- Cartoon Caption August Runners-UpFull Text
- What can you do about hot flashes?Full Text
- Lowest-Dose Estradiol Gel for Menopausal Hot FlashesFull Text
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- NewswatchFull Text
- International NewsFull Text
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- Emerging Drug Trends: Off-Label Uses and Misuses
Bruce Sylvester Full Text
- Are You at Risk for Atrial Fibrillation?Full Text
- Inside Medicare
William Rogers, MD, FACEP Full Text
- Practical Approach to the Management of Hypertension in the Elderly
Shakaib U. Rehman, MD, Florence N. Hutchison, MD, and Jan N. Basile, MD, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston Three experts highlight the importance of isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly, emphasizing the role of fixed-dose combination therapy for improving patient adherence. Full Text
- Atypical Presentation of ACE Inhibitor?Induced Angioedema
Bruce C. Nisbet, MD, MEd, and Robert E. O'Conner, MD, MPH, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, Del A detailed medication history will help determine the cause for this life-threatening condition. Full Text
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a Woman with Head Trauma
Kevin Skole, MD, Nikhil Deshpande, MD, and Harvey Licht, MD, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa In patients with head trauma, a high level of suspicion for stress ulcers is needed, even weeks after the event. Full Text
- Treating the Underlying Mechanisms in Hyperglycemia: HbA1c as the Gold Standard for Assessing Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Scott Nelson, MD, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, and Cleveland Family Medicine, Miss The author outlines a stepwise approach to glycemic control, focusing on current therapies for fasting and postprandial hyperglycemia. Full Text
- Clinical Challenges of Transient Global Amnesia in the Emergency Department
Jean E. Readie, DO, and Richard D. Shih, MD, Morristown Memorial Hospital, NJ The precipitating factors vary considerably and are not associated with a history of head trauma or seizures. Full Text
- GastroenterologyFull Text
- DermatologyFull Text
- Internal MedicineFull Text
- Massively Distended Pelvic ViscousFull Text
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- Aliskiren: First Antihypertensive with Direct Renin InhibitionFull Text
- The Impact of International Health and Humanitarian Medicine on US Graduate Medical EducationFull Text
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Arthritis Watch
- ARTHRITIS WATCHFull Text
Clinical Trials
- Actemra Found to Relieve RA Symptoms
Susan Farley Full Text
- Zestra Reports Positive Results of OTC Feminine Arousal Fluid
Susan Farley Full Text
- Trial of New Weight-loss Pill Leaves Patients Feeling Full
Susan Farley Full Text Coagulation Counseling
- INTERACTION REGISTRY AVAILABLE
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP Dr. Garrett is a clinical pharmacist practitioner at Cornerstone Health Care in High Point, NC. Full Text
- FOLIC ACID REDUCES RISK OF STROKE
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP Dr. Garrett is a clinical pharmacist practitioner at Cornerstone Health Care in High Point, NC. Full Text
- FDA APPROVES UPDATED WARFARIN INFO
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP Dr. Garrett is a clinical pharmacist practitioner at Cornerstone Health Care in High Point, NC. Full Text
- FONDAPARINUX MAY BE OPTION FOR HIT
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP Dr. Garrett is a clinical pharmacist practitioner at Cornerstone Health Care in High Point, NC. Full Text Compounding
- compounding HOTLINE
Martin A. Erickson III, RPh Mr. Erickson is director of professional affairs at Gallipot Inc. Full Text Counseling Focus
- Secondary Smoke Is Dangerous to Asthmatic Children
Rebecca Elizabeth Norwalt, PharmD Candidate, and Kristi M. Isaac, BS, PharmD Ms. Norwalt is a 2008 PharmD candidate and Dr. Isaac is a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, New Orleans. Full Text Diabetes Watch
- DIABETES WATCHFull Text
Asthma Watch
- ASTHMA WATCHFull Text
Drug Interactions
- DIPS: A Tool to Evaluate Causation in Potential Drug Interactions
John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP, and Philip D. Hansten, PharmD Full Text Editor's Note
- Pharmacy May Benefit from Continuous Professional Development
Fred M. Eckel, RPh, MS, Pharmacy Times Editor-in-Chief Mr. Eckel is professor and director of the Office of Practice Development and Education at the School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Feature Focus
- Unlikely Allies:
Community
Collaborations
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Asheville Project
Katherine Heller, PharmD Dr. Heller is an assistant professor of
pharmacy practice and administration
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- ABCs of Avoiding Microvascular Comorbidities of Diabetes
Marile L. Santamarina, MS, PharmD Dr. Santamarina is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, West Palm Beach, Fla. Full Text Generic Times News
- UNION LEADERS SUE TO BLOCK GENERIC COPAY DISCOUNTSFull Text
- GENERICS HELP DRIVE DOWN PLAN D Rx COSTSFull Text
- SENATE DEBATES BILL TO STOP GENERIC PAYMENT CUTSFull Text
- CUTS IN GENERIC PAYMENTS DRAW FIRE FROM CHAMBERFull Text
- IMS HEALTH REPORTS MORE GENERIC USE UNDER PART DFull Text
- OREGON FOCUSES ON GENERIC ANTIDEPRESSANTSFull Text
Can You Read These Rxs?
- can you READ these Rxs?Full Text
Generic Times News
- E-PRESCRIBING WOULD BOOST GENERIC DRUG USE, PCMA CONTENDSFull Text
Generic Times Product NEWS
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Guest Commentary
- Media Hype Leaves Doctors Confused, Patients Frightened over Avandia
Jean-Pierre Garnier, PhD, RPh Dr. Garnier is the chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline. Full Text Health Systems Pharmacy
- A Q&A on Outpatient Treatment of Elderly Patients with Diabetes
Justin Sherman, PharmD Dr. Sherman is associate professor of pharmacy practice at University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy. Full Text
- Postsurgical Care for Amputees Can Present Many Challenges
Guido R. Zanni, PhD Dr. Zanni is a psychologist and health-systems specialist based in Alexandria, Va. Full Text
- Guidelines Recommend ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Heart Failure
Robert Dutcher, PharmD Dr. Dutcher is a registered pharmacist
based in Punta Gorda, Fla. Full Text Health Systems Pharmacy Editor's Note
- Pharmacy's Societal Mission and the Need for a Forum
James C. McAllister III, MS, FASHP Pharmacy Times Editor, Health-Systems Pharmacy Section Mr. McAllister is a health-systems consultant based in Chapel Hill, NC. Full Text Health Systems Pharmacy Product News
- health-systems PRODUCT newsFull Text
Legal Focus
- Court Declines Again to Review Pact Delaying Entry of Generics
Joseph L. Fink III, BSPharm, JD Dr. Fink is professor of pharmacy law and policy at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington. Full Text
- Internet Pharmacy Sites Are Fraught with Danger
Cmdr John Burke John Burke, commander of the Warren County, Ohio, drug task force and retired commander of the Cincinnati Police Pharmaceutical Diversion Squad, is a 39-year veteran of law enforcement. Cmdr Burke also is the current president of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators. For information, he can be reached by e-mail at burke@choice.net, via the Web site www.rxdiversion.com, or by phone at 513-336-0070. Can You Read These Rxs?
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News Briefs
- MICHIGAN REGULATORS TARGET IN-STORE PHARMACY HEALTH CLINICSFull Text
- GRANT PROMOTES MTMS EDUCATION ON CPT CODESFull Text
- COMPOUNDING PHARMACISTS PLAY KEY ROLE IN VETERINARY PRACTICEFull Text
- ADVERSE DRUG EFFECTS CLIMBINGFull Text
- PHARMACY LEADERS UNVEIL RxWIKI WEB RESOURCEFull Text
- Rx RESPONSE TO THE RESCUEFull Text
- RX DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS WORRY HOSPITAL PHARMACISTSFull Text
- SENATE DEBATES NEW PHARMACY PROMPT-PAYMENTYMENT LEGISLATIONFull Text
- PHARMACY SCHOOLS NEED PROFESSORSFull Text
- CMS WANTS SENIORS TO STAY HEALTHYFull Text
Case Studies
- case STUDIES
Lauren S. Schlesselman, PharmD Dr. Schlesselman is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. Full Text News Briefs
- ABBREVIATIONS CAN THREATEN PATIENT SAFETYFull Text
- CELEBRATE PHARMACISTSFull Text
- CONGRESS SUGGESTS E-MAILED MEDGUIDESFull Text
- FDA ADVISORS REVIEW RISKS OF OTC COLD PRODUCTSFull Text
- NATION'S NEWEST PHARMACY SCHOOL WELCOMES FIRST CLASS IN OHIOFull Text
- PHARMACY FRATERNITY SUPPORTS CHILDREN'S HOSPITALFull Text
OTC Focus
- Blood Glucose Monitors
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh Ms. Terrie is a clinical pharmacy writer based in Haymarket, Va. Full Text
- Oral Care Products and the Diabetic Patient
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh Ms. Terrie is a clinical pharmacy writer based in Haymarket, Va. Full Text
- diabetes PRODUCT chartsFull Text
OTC Product News
- OTC Product NewsFull Text
CCPA Speaks Out
- Tamper-resistant Rx Pads Pose Challenges
Julie Khani and Charles Sewell Ms. Khani and Mr. Sewell are copresidents of the Coalition for Community Pharmacy Action. Outlook Obesity
- outlook: OBESITY epidemic
Susan Farley Ms. Farley is a freelance medical writer based in Wakefield, RI. Full Text Patient Education
- High Blood Pressure: Getting the Most Out of Home Monitoring
Victor J. Lewis, PharmD, and Robert Lee Page II, PharmD, FASCP, CGP, BCPS Dr. Lewis is a pharmacy practice resident at University of Colorado (UC) Hospital. Dr. Page is an associate professor of clinical pharmacy and physical medicine and a clinical specialist, Division of Cardiology, UC Health Sciences Center, Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine. Full Text Pharmacist to Pharmacist
- Healthy, Hydrated Skin and the Role of the Pharmacist
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh Ms. Terrie is a clinical pharmacy writer based in Haymarket, Va. Full Text RESPy Awards
- Winner Shows Passion for Public Service
Barbara Sax Ms. Sax is a freelance writer based in Chevy Chase, Md. Full Text Rx Focus
- Many Medications Available to Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Sarah K. Ford, PharmD, BCPS, CPP Dr. Ford is a clinical pharmacy specialist, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Departments of Pharmacy and Family Medicine. Full Text Rx Product News
- rx PRODUCT newsFull Text
Rx Product News Profile
- A closer look at new FDA actions: Janssen's Invega
Monica Holmberg, PharmD Dr. Holmberg is a pharmacy resident at the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Full Text Technology News
- pharmacy TECHNOLOGY NewsFull Text
Technology Product News
- pharmacy TECHNOLOGY ProductsFull Text
Women's Health Watch
- WOMEN'S HEALTH WATCHFull Text
Cholesterol Watch
- CHOLESTEROL WATCHFull Text
Clinical Trials
- COPD Patients Up Risk for Pneumonia with Corticosteroid Use
Susan Farley Full Text
- Hyperthermia, Chemotherapy Aid High-risk Cancer Patients
Susan Farley Full Text
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