Medications Used in the Treatment of Addiction
... cocaine self-administration in mice. This medication is still undergoing clinical trials and is not available to the general medical community. ...
... cocaine self-administration in mice. This medication is still undergoing clinical trials and is not available to the general medical community. ...
HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
... durations of therapy beyond 28 days or in pediatric patients for durations of therapy beyond 14 days has not been studied. Prolonged LEVAQUIN® therapy should only be used when the benefit outweighs the risk [see Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.2) and Clinical Studies ...
... durations of therapy beyond 28 days or in pediatric patients for durations of therapy beyond 14 days has not been studied. Prolonged LEVAQUIN® therapy should only be used when the benefit outweighs the risk [see Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.2) and Clinical Studies ...
Dabigatran - Surgical Critical Care. Net
... In Marlu et al. (see study in Dabigatran for design), rFVIIa had no effect on ETP-AUC; however rFVIIa did correct the LT to near baseline level (p = 0.6). rFVIIa also significantly decreased TTP by 44% (16). Prothrombin Complex Concentrates Prothrombin complex concentrates (PCC) are derived from hum ...
... In Marlu et al. (see study in Dabigatran for design), rFVIIa had no effect on ETP-AUC; however rFVIIa did correct the LT to near baseline level (p = 0.6). rFVIIa also significantly decreased TTP by 44% (16). Prothrombin Complex Concentrates Prothrombin complex concentrates (PCC) are derived from hum ...
MATCH - Kansas Healthcare Collaborative
... Medication Safety at Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This example is also contained on the MATCH Web site and reproduced with permission in this toolkit. Published data from the Institute of Medicine6 and others demonstrate discrepancies in medication regimens among people admitt ...
... Medication Safety at Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This example is also contained on the MATCH Web site and reproduced with permission in this toolkit. Published data from the Institute of Medicine6 and others demonstrate discrepancies in medication regimens among people admitt ...
Colonoscopy Report
... Recommendations: Follow-up colonoscopy: Timing depends upon the patient’s tissue pathology report, personal and family history. In most cases, a follow-up colonoscopy every 10-years will suffice. A follow-up colonoscopy every 2-years is recommended for patients that were diagnosed with inflammatory ...
... Recommendations: Follow-up colonoscopy: Timing depends upon the patient’s tissue pathology report, personal and family history. In most cases, a follow-up colonoscopy every 10-years will suffice. A follow-up colonoscopy every 2-years is recommended for patients that were diagnosed with inflammatory ...
Outpatient Detoxification (Detox) Buprenorphine (Suboxone® or
... Suboxone® is a combination of two medications: buprenorphine and naloxone while Subutex® only contains buprenorphine without any naloxone. The naloxone has been added to Suboxone® to decrease the possibility of diversion and abuse. With the naloxone included, Suboxone® blocks the effects of most oth ...
... Suboxone® is a combination of two medications: buprenorphine and naloxone while Subutex® only contains buprenorphine without any naloxone. The naloxone has been added to Suboxone® to decrease the possibility of diversion and abuse. With the naloxone included, Suboxone® blocks the effects of most oth ...
Preventing Medication Errors with Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
... Optimal and comprehensive patient care, especially for patients receiving chemotherapy, requires the participation of multiple healthcare disciplines. Systems are necessary to coordinate the functions throughout the medication-use process of prescribing, preparing, dispensing, and administering of c ...
... Optimal and comprehensive patient care, especially for patients receiving chemotherapy, requires the participation of multiple healthcare disciplines. Systems are necessary to coordinate the functions throughout the medication-use process of prescribing, preparing, dispensing, and administering of c ...
2014 9-1-1 Protocols
... These protocols apply to all patients, regardless of how they enter the EMS system. These protocols assume that Basic Life Support (BLS) is initiated (according to the current Statewide BLS Treatment Protocols) immediately and without the need for on-line medical consultation. BLS interventions are ...
... These protocols apply to all patients, regardless of how they enter the EMS system. These protocols assume that Basic Life Support (BLS) is initiated (according to the current Statewide BLS Treatment Protocols) immediately and without the need for on-line medical consultation. BLS interventions are ...
Midline Catheter
... Associated documents ............................................................................................................................ 1 Definition ............................................................................................................................................. ...
... Associated documents ............................................................................................................................ 1 Definition ............................................................................................................................................. ...
Alzheimer`s and Other Related Dementias: Addressing
... verbal language skills. Individuals with dementia may behave in ways that are difficult for others to understand, because he or she is trying to communicate something. Difficulties with language occur in all forms of dementia, but vary according to the type of dementia, level of disability, and the ...
... verbal language skills. Individuals with dementia may behave in ways that are difficult for others to understand, because he or she is trying to communicate something. Difficulties with language occur in all forms of dementia, but vary according to the type of dementia, level of disability, and the ...
Management of Orthopaedic Trauma
... More than 60 percent of injuries involve the musculoskeletal system, and more than half of hospitalized trauma patients have at least one musculoskeletal injury that could be life threatening, limb threatening, or result in significant functional impairment. These orthopaedic injuries are often asso ...
... More than 60 percent of injuries involve the musculoskeletal system, and more than half of hospitalized trauma patients have at least one musculoskeletal injury that could be life threatening, limb threatening, or result in significant functional impairment. These orthopaedic injuries are often asso ...
Results of clinical trials with diuretics in heart failure - Heart
... Possible adverse effects of diuretics have been studied in more detail during the treatment of hypertension than in patients treated for heart failure, although in these two situations the risks and benefits of treatment are probably quite different. Furthermore, the lower dose of diuretics now used ...
... Possible adverse effects of diuretics have been studied in more detail during the treatment of hypertension than in patients treated for heart failure, although in these two situations the risks and benefits of treatment are probably quite different. Furthermore, the lower dose of diuretics now used ...
Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Infection
... (ETR) and rilpivirine (RPV). These NNRTIs have been chemically altered from their predecessors with the theoretical goal of rendering them more effective against drug-resistant HIV. RPV, the newest drug from the NNRTI class, has been demonstrated to have a higher rate of virologic failure compared t ...
... (ETR) and rilpivirine (RPV). These NNRTIs have been chemically altered from their predecessors with the theoretical goal of rendering them more effective against drug-resistant HIV. RPV, the newest drug from the NNRTI class, has been demonstrated to have a higher rate of virologic failure compared t ...
Getting Started Kit: How-to Guide Prevent Central Line Infections
... How-to Guide A national initiative led by IHI, the 5 Million Lives Campaign aims to dramatically improve the quality of American health care by protecting patients from five million incidents of medical harm between December 2006 and December 2008. The How-to Guides associated with this Campaign are ...
... How-to Guide A national initiative led by IHI, the 5 Million Lives Campaign aims to dramatically improve the quality of American health care by protecting patients from five million incidents of medical harm between December 2006 and December 2008. The How-to Guides associated with this Campaign are ...
Older GRC report-FINAL - Indiana University of Pennsylvania
... Several generalizations about older adults with alcohol and drug problems have emerged from the research and pose expectations for further research on clinical samples from alcohol and drug treatment. The previous research of older adults suggests two distinct types of older alcoholics: reactive (re ...
... Several generalizations about older adults with alcohol and drug problems have emerged from the research and pose expectations for further research on clinical samples from alcohol and drug treatment. The previous research of older adults suggests two distinct types of older alcoholics: reactive (re ...
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
... includes therapies that are used in place of conventional medicine. The term “integrative” medicine has been advocated by some CAM providers and researchers as representing a combination of conventional medicine, CAM, and evidence-based medicine.2 The National Center for Complementary and Alternativ ...
... includes therapies that are used in place of conventional medicine. The term “integrative” medicine has been advocated by some CAM providers and researchers as representing a combination of conventional medicine, CAM, and evidence-based medicine.2 The National Center for Complementary and Alternativ ...
An open-label, randomized, crossover study to assess anti-inflammatory effect
... treatment methods that will improve patient outcomes. Non-biologic forms of treatment that are still being investigated include the use of statins as an adjunct therapy due to their reported antiinflammatory effects. Some studies have shown that the use of statins in patients with RA help in reducin ...
... treatment methods that will improve patient outcomes. Non-biologic forms of treatment that are still being investigated include the use of statins as an adjunct therapy due to their reported antiinflammatory effects. Some studies have shown that the use of statins in patients with RA help in reducin ...
Section: 2-1
... however, they are much more numerous (up to 2 million per patient). Because they are infested with such large numbers of mites, persons with crusted (Norwegian) scabies are very contagious to other persons. In addition to spreading scabies through brief direct skin-toskin contact, persons with crust ...
... however, they are much more numerous (up to 2 million per patient). Because they are infested with such large numbers of mites, persons with crusted (Norwegian) scabies are very contagious to other persons. In addition to spreading scabies through brief direct skin-toskin contact, persons with crust ...
GUIDELINES WORKING GROUP ESMO CLINICAL PRACTICE
... associated with the administration of chemotherapeutic agents and of the cardiotoxic effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy; and fertility and pregnancy in patients with cancer. The ESMO CPG and consensus statements covered in this booklet are intended to provide you with a set of recommendations ...
... associated with the administration of chemotherapeutic agents and of the cardiotoxic effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy; and fertility and pregnancy in patients with cancer. The ESMO CPG and consensus statements covered in this booklet are intended to provide you with a set of recommendations ...
Tolerability to high doses of formoterol and terbutaline via
... Physical examination was performed according to standard routines, in which weight and height, general appearance, lymph nodes, thyroid gland, heart, lungs and abdomen were assessed. Spirometry (forced vital capacity (FVC) and FEV1) was performed with a Vitalograph Alpha spirometer (Vitalograph Ltd. ...
... Physical examination was performed according to standard routines, in which weight and height, general appearance, lymph nodes, thyroid gland, heart, lungs and abdomen were assessed. Spirometry (forced vital capacity (FVC) and FEV1) was performed with a Vitalograph Alpha spirometer (Vitalograph Ltd. ...
AGS Beers Criteria Summary for Patients and Caregivers.
... prescribing for adults 65 or older. These medications pose a higher risk of side effects, may not work as well in an older person, and may be replaced with safer or more effective medications or non-drug remedies. • Medications used for 14 common health problems that are potentially inappropriate ...
... prescribing for adults 65 or older. These medications pose a higher risk of side effects, may not work as well in an older person, and may be replaced with safer or more effective medications or non-drug remedies. • Medications used for 14 common health problems that are potentially inappropriate ...
Beers Criteria Public Translation
... prescribing for adults 65 or older. These medications pose a higher risk of side effects, may not work as well in an older person, and may be replaced with safer or more effective medications or non-drug remedies. • Medications used for 14 common health problems that are potentially inappropriate ...
... prescribing for adults 65 or older. These medications pose a higher risk of side effects, may not work as well in an older person, and may be replaced with safer or more effective medications or non-drug remedies. • Medications used for 14 common health problems that are potentially inappropriate ...
Physiological Role for COX-2
... Central sensitization, a possible pathogenic mechanism of the chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia, is mediated, in part, by the binding of excitatory amino acids (glutamate and aspartate) to the NMDA receptor. NMDA antagonists may inhibit or attenuate central sensitization [97] and potentiall ...
... Central sensitization, a possible pathogenic mechanism of the chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia, is mediated, in part, by the binding of excitatory amino acids (glutamate and aspartate) to the NMDA receptor. NMDA antagonists may inhibit or attenuate central sensitization [97] and potentiall ...
Disease management programmes for major depression
... insurers and the government to provide specific services to their disease populations. However, some insurers have developed their own in-house DMPs or have purchased an existing DM company to bring the expertise in-house. In the UK, some DM companies work in niche areas and some insurers and primar ...
... insurers and the government to provide specific services to their disease populations. However, some insurers have developed their own in-house DMPs or have purchased an existing DM company to bring the expertise in-house. In the UK, some DM companies work in niche areas and some insurers and primar ...
screening for adverse drug interactions in dermatology patients
... Adverse DIs marked as ”Avoid/use alternative” were 9.1% of all DIs. In one case the DI including high risk drugs such as aspirin and clopidogrel due to additive effects led to a ...
... Adverse DIs marked as ”Avoid/use alternative” were 9.1% of all DIs. In one case the DI including high risk drugs such as aspirin and clopidogrel due to additive effects led to a ...