Index by author
Allen, Kyle R.
- A strategy to decrease the use of risky drugs in the elderly
Some medications are best avoided in elderly patients— and pharmacists can help physicians avoid them. We discuss our experience with reducing the use of three medications: meperidine, diphenhydramine, and amitriptyline.
Atreja, Ashish
- Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: Recent data on incidence and treatment
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is more common than previously thought. Cirrhotic patients with ascites are particularly susceptible. When it is discovered, something must be done quickly.
Bukowski, Ronald M.
The promise of targeted therapy: Cancer drugs become more specificCancer therapy is getting smarter, with new drugs that act specifically against cancer cells.
Clough, John D.
- Hot flashes: Statistics and common sense
In evidence-based medicine, after weighing the data, we still have to apply common sense—and include the patient in the decision-making process.
Dimeff, Robert J.
- What kind of physical examination does a young athlete need before participating in sports?
Recommendations exist for preparticipation physical examinations, but there is no national standard, and the recommendations are not widely followed.
Fosnight, Susan M.
- A strategy to decrease the use of risky drugs in the elderly
Some medications are best avoided in elderly patients— and pharmacists can help physicians avoid them. We discuss our experience with reducing the use of three medications: meperidine, diphenhydramine, and amitriptyline.
Hazelett, Susan
- A strategy to decrease the use of risky drugs in the elderly
Some medications are best avoided in elderly patients— and pharmacists can help physicians avoid them. We discuss our experience with reducing the use of three medications: meperidine, diphenhydramine, and amitriptyline.
Holder, Carolyn M.
- A strategy to decrease the use of risky drugs in the elderly
Some medications are best avoided in elderly patients— and pharmacists can help physicians avoid them. We discuss our experience with reducing the use of three medications: meperidine, diphenhydramine, and amitriptyline.
Isada, Carlos
- Spinal tuberculosis deserves a place on the radar screen
There is no cause for complacency about tuberculosis. Spinal involvement may be the first manifestation.
Mclain, Robert F.
- Spinal tuberculosis deserves a place on the radar screen
There is no cause for complacency about tuberculosis. Spinal involvement may be the first manifestation.
