RESEARCH REPORTS

   GERIATRICS

Inappropriate Medication Use Among Frail Elderly Inpatients

Joseph T Hanlon, Margaret B Artz, Carl F Pieper, Catherine I Lindblad, Richard J Sloane, Christine M Ruby, and Kenneth E Schmader
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:9-14. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D313 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   INFECTIOUS DISEASES

High-Dose Versus Standard-Dose Amoxicillin for Acute Otitis Media

Gina Daubney Garrison, Paul C Sorum, Wayne Hioe, and Margaret M Miller
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:15-19. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D052 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   MEDICATION SAFETY

Validation of Four Clinical Indicators of Preventable Drug-Related Morbidity

Priti S Flanagan, Neil J MacKinnon, Susan K Bowles, and Susan A Kirkland
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:20-24. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D295 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   CARDIOLOGY

Effect of Renal Function on the Pharmacodynamics of Argatroban

Paul A Arpino and Robert K Hallisey
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:25-29. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D163 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   PHARMACOKINETICS

Glimepiride Pharmacokinetics in Obese Versus Non-Obese Diabetic Patients

Umesh A Shukla, Eric M Chi, and Karl-Heinz Lehr
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:30-35. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C397 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   HEMATOLOGY

Venous Thromboembolic Prophylaxis in Hospitalized Medical Patients

Jennifer E Stark and Wanda J Kilzer
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:36-40. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D231 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

CASE REPORTS

Acute Interstitial Nephritis Due to Pantoprazole

Amy Ra and Sheldon W Tobe
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:41-45. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D085 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Cushing's Syndrome Due to Interaction Between Inhaled Corticosteroids and Itraconazole

Mark J Bolland, Warwick Bagg, Mark G Thomas, Jennifer A Lucas, Rob Ticehurst, and Peter N Black
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:46-49. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D222 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Fish Oil Interaction with Warfarin

Mitchell S Buckley, Angela D Goff, and Walter E Knapp
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:50-53. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Psoriasiform Eruption Induced by Infliximab

María M Verea, Jesús Del Pozo, M Teresa Yebra-Pimentel, Angeles Porta, and Eduardo Fonseca
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:54-57. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C477 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Listeria Meningitis Associated with Infliximab

Venita L Bowie, Kathleen A Snella, Anuradha S Gopalachar, and Parag Bharadwaj
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:58-61. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D151 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Acute Delirium Associated with Combined Diphenhydramine and Linezolid Use

Ryan N Serio
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:62-65. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D018 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Ritodrine-Induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis in Pregnancy

Juan C Cobeta-García, Pilar García-Enguita, Miguel A Pina-Latorre, Francisco J Lerin-Sánchez, and Francisco Rodilla-Calvelo
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:66-69. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D227 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Vancomycin Ointment for MRSA Infection at a Cranioplasty Site

Hiroaki Ikeda, Kaoru Kurisu, and Kenji Kihira
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:70-72. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D178 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Decreased Phenobarbital Absorption with Charcoal Administration for Chronic Renal Failure

Chie Tanaka, Hidefumi Yagi, Michio Sakamoto, Yasuhiro Koyama, Tadahiro Ohmura, Hisakazu Ohtani, and Yasufumi Sawada
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:73-76. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D241 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

ARTICLES

   NEW DRUG APPROVALS

Vardenafil Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction

Susan M Crowe and Daniel S Streetman
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:77-85. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D019 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Atomoxetine Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Lea S Eiland and Abby L Guest
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:86-90. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D144 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   THERAPEUTIC CONTROVERSIES

The Role of Cholesterol and Statins in Alzheimer's Disease

Lisa J Miller and Reni Chacko
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:91-98. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D104 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   CARDIOLOGY

Direct Thrombin Inhibitors for Anticoagulation

Edith A Nutescu and Ann K Wittkowsky
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:99-109. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D066 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Role of C-Reactive Protein in Cardiovascular Disease

James M Backes, Patricia A Howard, and Patrick M Moriarty
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:110-118. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D203 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   AMBULATORY CARE

Point-of-Care Testing: An Introduction

Sheryl L Gutierres and Timothy E Welty
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:119-125. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D212 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Monitoring Pulmonary Function in Asthma and COPD: Point-of-Care Testing

John M Tovar and John G Gums
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:126-133. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D230 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   PHARMACOECONOMICS

Cost Comparisons of Olanzapine and Risperidone in Treating Schizophrenia

Gordon G Liu, Shawn X Sun, Dale B Christensen, and Xuemei Luo
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:134-141. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C485 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   DRUG INFORMATION ROUNDS

Use of ß-Blockers in Patients with COPD

Miranda R Andrus, Katherine P Holloway, and Deidre B Clark
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:142-145. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D113 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Antipyretic Efficacy and Safety of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen in Children

Ran D Goldman, Karen Ko, Lauren J Linett, and Dennis Scolnik
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:146-150. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C391 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

INTERNATIONAL REPORTS

Recent Changes in Quality in Japanese Clinical Trials

Kazuyuki Saito, Yasuo Kodama, Shunsuke Ono, and Akio Fujimura
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:151-155. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D155 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

EDITORIALS

A New Collaboration Enhances The Annals Online

Stanley J Lloyd and Harvey AK Whitney, Jr
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:156-157. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D566 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

What is Optimal for Antibiotic Studies in Acute Otitis Media?

John Erramouspe and Paul S Cady
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:158-160. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D474 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

OPINIONS

Adherence or Compliance? Changes in Terminology

Hugh H Tilson
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:161-162. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D207 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Challenges to the FDA Approval of Mifepristone

Byron C Calhoun and Donna J Harrison
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:163-168. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D448 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint] For Our Patients  

Therapeutic and Economic Consequences of OTC Loratadine

Kavita V Nair and Patrick W Sullivan
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:169-171. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D284 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

LETTERS AND COMMENTS

Aseptic meningitis possibly associated with celecoxib

Demetrios H Papaioannides, Panagiotis G Korantzopoulos, and Christos H Giotis
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:172. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D238 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Myelodysplastic syndrome associated with low-dose methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis

Hiroshi Okamoto, Masanao Teramura, and Naoyuki Kamatani
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:172-173. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D117 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Cutaneous ulceration induced by interferon alfa

Luca Gallelli, Vincenzo Guadagnino, Benedetto Caroleo, Norma Marigliano, and Giovambattista De Sarro
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:173-174. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D198 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Comment: prediction of milk/plasma concentration ratio of drugs

Matthew P Doogue, Sharon J Gardiner, and Evan J Begg
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:174-175. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C379a [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Comment: prediction of milk/plasma concentration ratio of drugs

Kenneth F Ilett and L Peter Hackett
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:175-176. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C379b [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Authors' Reply

Gideon Koren, Line Alleslev Larsen, and Shinya Ito
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:176. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C379c [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Retraction: acute myelogenous leukemia following mitoxantrone treatment for multiple sclerosis

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:176-177. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C086c [Full Text] [Order Reprint]  

NEW PUBLICATIONS

Handbook of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Milin R Acharya and William D Figg
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:178. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D276 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Epidemic of Care: A Call for Safer, Better and More Accountable Health Care

Albert I Wertheimer
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:178-179. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D273 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Medicinal Plants of the World, 2nd Edition. Volume I: Chemical Constituents, Traditional and Modern Medicinal Uses

Diane L Casdorph
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:179. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D192 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Does God Need Our Help? Cloning, Assisted Suicide, and Other Challenges in Bioethics

Curtis E Harris
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:179-180. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D383 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

BOOKS RECEIVED

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:180. DOI 10.1345/aph.1BR04A [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

NEWS AND COMMENTS

HHS-CDC NEWS: Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Levels Among Persons Aged >65 Years—United States, 1989–2001

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:195. DOI 10.1345/aph.1N045 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:195-196. DOI 10.1345/aph.1N044 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

AWARD NOMINATIONS: 2004 Fred L Soper Award for Excellence in Health Literature

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:196. DOI 10.1345/aph.1N043 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

VIP NEWS

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:196. DOI 10.1345/aph.1N046 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

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