RESEARCH REPORTS

   PHARMACOECONOMICS

Economic Consequences of Venous Thromboembolism Following Major Orthopedic Surgery

Gerry Oster, Daniel A Ollendorf, Montserrat Vera-Llonch, May Hagiwara, Ariel Berger, and John Edelsberg
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:377-382. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C518
Published Online, 12 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   MEDICATION SAFETY

Adverse Drug Reactions to Anthelmintics

Haleh Bagheri, Elise Simiand, Jean-Louis Montastruc, and Jean-François Magnaval
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:383-388. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D325
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   ANALGESIA

Therapy Switching in Patients Receiving Long-Acting Opioids

Ariel Berger, Deborah L Hoffman, Seth Goodman, Thomas E Delea, Raafat Seifeldin, and Gerry Oster
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:389-395. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D109
Published Online, 12 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   PEDIATRICS

Stability of Lisinopril in Two Liquid Dosage Forms

Milap C Nahata and Richard S Morosco
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:396-399. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D415
Published Online, 12 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

CASE REPORTS

Ephedra–Associated Cardiomyopathy

Sarjita D Naik and Ronald S Freudenberger
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:400-403. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D408
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Heparin-Induced Hyponatremia

N Elizabeth Norman, Angela M Sneed, Christine Brown, Cecilia A Ellis, Gayle Minard, and Rex O Brown
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:404-407. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C442
Published Online, 12 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Recurrent Ibuprofen-Induced Aseptic Meningitis

Huy TV Nguyen and David N Juurlink
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:408-410. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D329
Published Online, 12 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Serotonin Syndrome Resulting from Coadministration of Tramadol, Venlafaxine, and Mirtazapine

David J Houlihan
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:411-413. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D344
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Voriconazole in Fungal Keratitis Caused by Scedosporium apiospermum

Carmen Hernández Prats, Francisca Llinares Tello, Amparo Burgos San José, Juan Selva Otaolaurruchi, and Juan Pablo Ordovás Baines
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:414-417. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D128
Published Online, 30 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Hypocalcemia and Azotemia Associated with Zoledronic Acid and Interferon Alfa

Tawee Tanvetyanon and Abdul M Choudhury
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:418-421. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D357
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Optimal Management of Methotrexate Intoxication in a Child with Osteosarcoma

Hélène Peyriere, Marylène Cociglio, Geneviève Margueritte, Catherine Vallat, Jean-Pierre Blayac, and Dominique Hillaire-Buys
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:422-427. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D237
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Compounded Versus Proprietary Sincalide for Evaluation of Gallbladder Ejection Fraction

Daniel T Guarasci, Le Huyen N Trinh, George R Baeumler, and Edward M Bednarczyk
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:428-432. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D060
Published Online, 30 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

ARTICLES

   INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Single-Dose Azithromycin for Respiratory Tract Infections

Constance Law and Guy W Amsden
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:433-439. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D001
Published Online, 23 January 2004 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Smallpox: Clinical Features, Prevention, and Management

Roy Guharoy, Robert Panzik, John A Noviasky, Edward P Krenzelok, and Donald C Blair
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:440-447. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D272
Published Online, 30 January 2004 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Pharmacologic Therapy for HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy

Sandra Benavides and Milap C Nahata
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:448-457. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D081
Published Online, 30 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Once-Daily Cefazolin and Probenecid for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

Victoria C Cox and Peter J Zed
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:458-463. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D251
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   GENERAL MEDICINE

Role of Corticosteroids in Septic Shock

Lisa D Burry and Randy S Wax
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:464-472. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C435
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint] For Our Patients  

   AMBULATORY CARE

Osteoporosis: Point-of-Care Testing

Renee M DeHart and English H Gonzalez
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:473-481. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D229
Published Online, 23 January 2004 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   NEUROLOGY

Anticonvulsant and Antiretroviral Interactions

Michelle D Liedtke, Staci M Lockhart, and R Chris Rathbun
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:482-489. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D309
Published Online, 23 January 2004 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   DRUG INFORMATION ROUNDS

Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Say-Tat Ooi, Lawrence A Frazee, and William G Gardner
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:490-493. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D355
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Granuloma Annulare

Melissa Looney and Kelly M Smith
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:494-497. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D312
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint] For Our Patients  

Acetylcysteine Treatment for Non-Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Failure

Grant E Sklar and Malar Subramaniam
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:498-501. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D209
Published Online, 12 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

INTERNATIONAL REPORTS

Complementary Medicine Prescription Patterns in Germany

Berthold Schneider, Jürgen Hanisch, and Michael Weiser
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:502-507. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D300
Published Online, 30 January 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

LETTERS AND COMMENTS

Coadministration of phenelzine and methylphenidate for treatment-resistant depression

Angela Shelton Clauson, Ellie S Elliott, Brian D Watson, and Journey Treacy
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:508. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D115
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Acute pancreatitis and modified-release clarithromycin

Pedro González Carro, Francisco Pérez Roldán, Maria Luisa Legaz Huidobro, Manuel Moraleda de Acuña, and Juan Carlos Nieto García
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:508-509. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D288
Published Online, 30 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Acute encephalopathy induced by oxcarbazepine and furosemide

Antonio Siniscalchi, Franco Mancuso, Domenico Scornaienghi, Guido Ferreri, and Giovambattista De Sarro
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:509-510. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D437
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Choroidal detachment with topical latanoprost after glaucoma filtration surgery

Punita K Sodhi, Mahipal S Sachdev, Avninder Gupta, Lalit K Verma, and Simmi K Ratan
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:510-511. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D281
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Comment: factors affecting patient adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy

Caroline Ngo and Sujit S Sansgiry
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:511. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C427a
Published Online, 30 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

AUTHOR'S REPLY

Ismael Escobar Rodríguez
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:511. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C427b
Published Online, 30 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Comment: pharmacist intervention enhances adherence to orlistat therapy

Iftekhar D Kalsekar and Lesley-Ann Miller
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:512-513. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D183a
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Comment: reasons for early abacavir discontinuation in HIV-infected patients

Jorge Parra-Ruiz, Mariela Martínez-Ramírez, Leopoldo Muñoz-Medina, Cristina Serrano-Falcón, and José Hernández-Quero
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:512-513. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C523a
Published Online, 15 December 2003 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Correction: Long-acting inhaled 2-agonists for stable COPD

John A Dougherty
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:513. DOI 10.1345/aph.1C436a
Published Online, 30 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

NEW PUBLICATIONS

Antibiotic and Chemotherapy: Anti-Infective Agents and Their Use in Therapy. 8th ed.

Guy W Amsden
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:514-515. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D429
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Infections, 4th Edition

Linda K Ohri and Sharon Plummer
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:515-516. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D430
Published Online, 23 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Cancer Pain: Assessment and Management

Robert K Sylvester
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:516-517. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D431
Published Online, 12 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

BOOKS RECEIVED

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:517. DOI 10.1345/aph.1BR04C
Published Online, 30 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

NEWS AND COMMENTS

HHS-CDC NEWS: Incidence of Acute Hepatitis B—US, 1990-2002

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:528. DOI 10.1345/aph.1N049
Published Online, 30 January 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

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