RESEARCH REPORTS

   PHARMACOECONOMICS

Impact of Linezolid on Economic Outcomes and Determinants of Cost in a Clinical Trial Evaluating Patients with MRSA Complicated Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections

Peggy S McKinnon, Sonja V Sorensen, Larry Z Liu, and Kamal MF Itani
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1017-1023. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G728
Published Online, 23 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   ANTICOAGULATION

Warfarin Exposure and the Risk of Thromboembolic and Major Bleeding Events Among Medicaid Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Luke Boulanger, Ole Hauch, Mark Friedman, Talia Foster, Deirdre Dixon, Gail Wygant, and Joseph Menzin
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1024-1029. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G408
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   GASTROENTEROLOGY

Prevalence of Diarrhea at a University Hospital and Association with Modifiable Risk Factors

Kevin W Garey, Gail Graham, Laura Gerard, Thanh Dao, Zhi Dong Jiang, Margaret Price, and Herbert L DuPont
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1030-1034. DOI 10.1345/aph.1H028
Published Online, 9 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   PEDIATRICS

Withdrawal from Lorazepam in Critically Ill Children

Karen D Dominguez, Mark R Crowley, Denise M Coleman, Robert W Katz, Diana G Wilkins, and H William Kelly
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1035-1039. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G701
Published Online, 23 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   ALLERGY

Difference in Risks of Allergic Reaction to Sulfonamide Drugs Based on Chemical Structure

B Marianne Verdel, Patrick C Souverein, Antoine CG Egberts, and Hubert GM Leufkens
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1040-1046. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G642
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   MANAGED CARE

How Many "Me-Too" Drugs Are Enough? The Case of Physician Preferences for Specific Statins

Peter C Austin, Muhammad M Mamdani, and David N Juurlink
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1047-1051. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G654
Published Online, 16 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   PAIN MANAGEMENT

Coxibs Versus Combination NSAID and PPI Therapy for Chronic Pain: An Exploration of the Risks, Benefits, and Costs

Chin Hur, Andrew T Chan, Angela C Tramontano, and G Scott Gazelle
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1052-1063. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G493
Published Online, 23 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   PHARMACOSOCIOLOGY

Development and Validation of the Self-Administration of Medication Tool

Elizabeth Manias, Christine J Beanland, Robin G Riley, and Alison M Hutchinson
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1064-1073. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G677
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   AMBULATORY CARE

The EMITT Study: Development and Evaluation of a Medication Information Transfer Tool

Annemarie Cesta, Jana M Bajcar, Stephanie W Ong, and Olavo A Fernandes
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1074-1081. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G707
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   ONCOLOGY

Physical and Chemical Stability of Pemetrexed in Infusion Solutions

Yanping Zhang and Lawrence A Trissel
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1082-1085. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G715
Published Online, 23 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

ARTICLES

   PEDIATRICS

Efficacy and Safety of Naltrexone Use in Pediatric Patients with Autistic Disorder

Gladys M ElChaar, Nicole M Maisch, Laura M Gianni Augusto, and Heidi J Wehring
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1086-1095. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G499
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   NEW DRUG DEVELOPMENTS

The Potential Role of Roflumilast: The New Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitor

Sarah B Karish and James M Gagnon
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1096-1104. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E651
Published Online, 30 May 2006 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint] For Our Patients  

Teduglutide for the Treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome

Marcus Ferrone and James S Scolapio
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1105-1109. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G419
Published Online, 16 May 2006 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Deferasirox—An Oral Agent for Chronic Iron Overload

Heidi E VanOrden and Tracy M Hagemann
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1110-1117. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G566
Published Online, 30 May 2006 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   ASTHMA

Nebulized Magnesium Sulfate in the Management of Acute Exacerbations of Asthma

Eric J Villeneuve and Peter J Zed
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1118-1124. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G496
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: New Bug, Old Drugs

Kathryn E Sabol, Kelly L Echevarria, and James S Lewis, II
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1125-1133. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G404
Published Online, 30 May 2006 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   THERAPEUTIC CONTROVERSIES

Atomoxetine Versus Stimulants for Treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Aaron P Gibson, Tawny L Bettinger, Nick C Patel, and M Lynn Crismon
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1134-1142. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G582
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   WOMEN'S HEALTH

How Can Osteoporosis Patients Benefit More from Their Therapy? Adherence Issues with Bisphosphonate Therapy

Deborah T Gold, Ivy M Alexander, and Mark P Ettinger
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1143-1150. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G534
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   DRUG INFORMATION ROUNDS

Rituximab in the Treatment of Acquired Hemophilia

Joan M Stachnik
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1151-1157. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G658
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

The Role of Vitamin D in Multiple Sclerosis

Sherrill J Brown
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1158-1161. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G513
Published Online, 9 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

PHARMACEUTICAL CARE WORLDWIDE

Pharmaceutical Care in Community Pharmacies: Practice and Research in Sweden

LO Tommy Westerlund and H Thony Björk
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1162-1169. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G680
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

THE ANNALS: 40-YEAR EVOLUTION

Evolution of Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy

Milap C Nahata
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1170-1171. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G459
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

The Wild Ride: Cardiology and Clinical Pharmacy 1967-2005

Larry M Lopez
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1172-1173. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G491
Published Online, 9 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

THE ANNALS: A HISTORICAL VIEW

Therapeutic Orphans—Everybody's Business

Harry C Shirkey
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1174. DOI 10.1345/aph.140023
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Clinical Pharmacy Practice in a Pediatric Clinic

Robert H Levin
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1175-1180. DOI 10.1345/aph.140024
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Interactions of Cardiac Drugs

Edward A Hartshorn
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1181-1184. DOI 10.1345/aph.140025
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Bioavailability of Digoxin

Don E Francke
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1185. DOI 10.1345/aph.140026
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

CASE REPORTS

Vancomycin-Induced Elevation of Liver Enzyme Levels

Richard M Cadle, Mohammad D Mansouri, and Rabih O Darouiche
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1186-1189. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G668
Published Online, 23 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Carbamazepine Toxicity Induced by Lopinavir/Ritonavir and Nelfinavir

Duane E Bates and Robert J Herman
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1190-1195. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G630
Published Online, 23 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Steroid Therapy for a Case of Severe Drug-Induced Cholestasis

Antonietta Giannattasio, Mariangela D'Ambrosi, Monica Volpicelli, and Raffaele Iorio
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1196-1199. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G345
Published Online, 23 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Effect of Graves' Disease and Methimazole on Warfarin Anticoagulation

Laura A Busenbark and Sally A Cushnie
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1200-1203. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G422
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Rash with Both Clopidogrel and Ticlopidine in Two Patients Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Drug-Eluting Stents

Kathy Makkar, Robert L Wilensky, Maureen Burke Julien, Howard C Herrmann, and Sarah A Spinler
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1204-1207. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G587
Published Online, 9 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

A Case of Streptococcus intermedius Empyema

Kurt A Wargo, Victoria J McConnell, and Steven A Higginbotham
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1208-1210. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G704
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

VISUAL OBSERVATIONS

Symmetrical Peripheral Gangrene and Neutropenia Following Propylthiouracil

Raymond E Farah and Moshe D Shay
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1211. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G698
Published Online, 9 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

LETTERS AND COMMENTS

Growth in Clopidogrel-Aspirin Combination Therapy

Allen D Brinker and Lynette Swartz
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1212-1213. DOI 10.1345/aph.1H001
Published Online, 9 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Pseudoephedrine Laws in the US—Are We Doing Enough?

Sharanya Murty and Sujit S Sansgiry
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1213-1215. DOI 10.1345/aph.1H032
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Development of a Teaching Certificate Program Utilizing Distance Education

James R Taylor, Kelly L Scolaro, and Jennifer S Williams
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1215. DOI 10.1345/aph.1H033
Published Online, 23 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Comment: Analysis of Severe Adverse Events Related to the Use of Mifepristone as an Abortifacient

Caitlin S Shannon
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1215-1216. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G481d
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Authors' Reply

Margaret M Gary and Donna J Harrison
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1216-1217. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G481g
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

NEW PUBLICATIONS

Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics: Digital Edition, 11th Edition: Edited by Laurence L Brunton PhD, John S Lazo PhD, Keith Parker MD PhD, Iain Buxton DPh, and Donald Blumenthal PhD. Published by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New York, NY, 2006. ISBN 0-07-146804-8. Clothbound, xxiii + 2021 pp. (26 x 21 cm), $195. www.mcgraw-hill.com

Gyorgy Csako and Frank Pucino
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1218. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G685
Published Online, 9 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Stockley's Drug Interactions, 7th Edition: Edited by Karen Baxter BSc MSc MRPharmS. Published by Pharmaceutical Press, London, UK, 2006. ISBN 0-85369-624-1. Clothbound, 1208 pp. (8.5 x 22.5 cm), $189.95 (book only), $285 (book and CD). www.pharmpress.com

David I Min
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1219. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G691
Published Online, 9 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

The Treatment of Opioid Dependence: Edited by Eric C Strain MD and Maxine L Stitzer PhD. Published by The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD, 2006. ISBN 0-8018-8303-2. Paperbound, xx + 551 pp. (23 x 15.5 cm), $30. www.press.jhu.edu

Robert C Wolf
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1219-1220. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G682
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Quality of Life in Mental Disorders, 2nd Edition: Edited by Heinz Katschnig, Hugh Freeman, and Norman Sartorius. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, West Sussex, England, 2006. ISBN 0-470-85601-7. Clothbound, ix + 351 pp. (25 x 17 cm), $125. www.wiley.com

Kerstin (Chris) Bingefors
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1220. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G684
Published Online, 9 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Human Drug Metabolism: An Introduction: By Michael D Coleman DSc. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, West Sussex, England, 2005. ISBN 0-470-86353-6. Paperbound, xii + 274 pp. (24.5 x 17 cm), $50. www.wiley.com

Daniel S Streetman
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1220-1221. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G683
Published Online, 9 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Ethics and the Pharmaceutical Industry: Edited by Michael A Santoro PhD JD AB and Thomas M Gorrie BA PhD. Published by Cambridge University Press, New York, NY, 2005. ISBN 0-521-85496-2. Clothbound, xxxiv + 492 pp. (23.5 x 16 cm), $40. www.cambridge.org

William E Fassett
Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1221. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G690
Published Online, 9 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Books Received

Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1221-1222. DOI 10.1345/aph.1BR06F
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

NEWS AND COMMENTS

HHS-CDC NEWS: Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage Among Adults—United States, 2004

Ann Pharmacother 2006;40:1230-1231. DOI 10.1345/aph.1N114
Published Online, 30 May 2006 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

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