Primary Hypertension in Adults - Georgia Coastal Health District
... or those who have intolerable side effects, or in those who have specific contraindications to other therapy. Verapamil 120mg sustained-release (SR) up to 480 mg/day. Dosage should be adjusted according to the client’s blood pressure response. Please see individual manufacture package insert to dete ...
... or those who have intolerable side effects, or in those who have specific contraindications to other therapy. Verapamil 120mg sustained-release (SR) up to 480 mg/day. Dosage should be adjusted according to the client’s blood pressure response. Please see individual manufacture package insert to dete ...
AYes - Review of Ophthalmology
... conducted at 27 sites, enrolled 239 subjects with mild to moderate openangle glaucoma and clinically significant cataract. Subjects were randomized 1:1 to either iStent in conjunction with cataract surgery, or cataract surgery alone. The results showed that 68 percent of subjects in the iStent treat ...
... conducted at 27 sites, enrolled 239 subjects with mild to moderate openangle glaucoma and clinically significant cataract. Subjects were randomized 1:1 to either iStent in conjunction with cataract surgery, or cataract surgery alone. The results showed that 68 percent of subjects in the iStent treat ...
PRESIDENT`S MESSAGE Patients with Pain Need Less Stigma, Not
... Stigma—shaming and shunning—continues to befall patients with chronic pain, as do inequities in access to care. Tragically, people with the fewest resources to resist pain’s debilitating effects—minorities, the very young or very old, those with HIV, cancer, or substance abuse, the poor or homeless— ...
... Stigma—shaming and shunning—continues to befall patients with chronic pain, as do inequities in access to care. Tragically, people with the fewest resources to resist pain’s debilitating effects—minorities, the very young or very old, those with HIV, cancer, or substance abuse, the poor or homeless— ...
Recognition of drug-induced pulmonary disease and
... a form of interstitial lung disease, has been plagued by a lack of effective pharmacotherapeutic management options. In 2014, pirfenidone and nintedanib were approved by the FDA, making these agents the first treatments to be approved for the treatment of mild-to-moderate IPF in the United States. N ...
... a form of interstitial lung disease, has been plagued by a lack of effective pharmacotherapeutic management options. In 2014, pirfenidone and nintedanib were approved by the FDA, making these agents the first treatments to be approved for the treatment of mild-to-moderate IPF in the United States. N ...
Advanced Heart Failure with Preserved Systolic Function in
... pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, consistent with diastolic dysfunction, was present in 15 patients (75%). LV filling was impaired by echocardiographic measures in all patients, including a restrictive inflow pattern in 8 (40%). In 2 patients, traditional criteria for transplant were absent, inclu ...
... pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, consistent with diastolic dysfunction, was present in 15 patients (75%). LV filling was impaired by echocardiographic measures in all patients, including a restrictive inflow pattern in 8 (40%). In 2 patients, traditional criteria for transplant were absent, inclu ...
Measuring human-error probabilities in drug preparation: a pilot
... With regard to the medication process, a first potential source of data suitable for the generation of HEPs is represented by the many studies that document operating experience [15]. Unfortunately, HEP data are difficult to extract from these studies. Indeed, reported error rates often relate to an ...
... With regard to the medication process, a first potential source of data suitable for the generation of HEPs is represented by the many studies that document operating experience [15]. Unfortunately, HEP data are difficult to extract from these studies. Indeed, reported error rates often relate to an ...
Economic evaluation of a pharmacist-led IT
... Medication errors in general practice are considered an important source of potentially preventable morbidity and mortality. There is also a usually implicit assumption that improving safety is a “good thing” even though most errors documented are minor and unlikely to affect patient outcome and ass ...
... Medication errors in general practice are considered an important source of potentially preventable morbidity and mortality. There is also a usually implicit assumption that improving safety is a “good thing” even though most errors documented are minor and unlikely to affect patient outcome and ass ...
smaller-incision joint replacement
... suffered repeated bouts of breathlessness, bronchial infections, and stays in the intensive care unit. “The best candidates for BT are those that manage their asthma,” says Dr. Ghaffari. “They take their medications regularly, but they are still having significant problems. BT can have a significant ...
... suffered repeated bouts of breathlessness, bronchial infections, and stays in the intensive care unit. “The best candidates for BT are those that manage their asthma,” says Dr. Ghaffari. “They take their medications regularly, but they are still having significant problems. BT can have a significant ...
Antibiotics in the management of shigellosis in children : what role
... TMP-SMZ) led to the use of nalidixic acid, although evidence of its efficacy, based on results of controlled studies, was scanty. Indeed, a study performed in 1973 [13] had shown that although nalidixic acid was effective in vitro against most strains of Shigella, stool cultures remained positive lo ...
... TMP-SMZ) led to the use of nalidixic acid, although evidence of its efficacy, based on results of controlled studies, was scanty. Indeed, a study performed in 1973 [13] had shown that although nalidixic acid was effective in vitro against most strains of Shigella, stool cultures remained positive lo ...
4/27/16 ADHD Best Practice Protocols Presentation: PCMH
... • Follow principles of “chronic care model” and “medical home” • Consider issues of treatment compliance • Possibility that parent may also have ADHD ...
... • Follow principles of “chronic care model” and “medical home” • Consider issues of treatment compliance • Possibility that parent may also have ADHD ...
PDF - Medical Journal of Australia
... debilitated or receiving other drugs that interfere with statin excretion by cytochrome P450 3A4 or other pathways. In animals fed very high doses of statins, some evidence of carcinogenesis was suggested. Placebo-controlled trials in humans generally lasting about 5 years show no credible evidence ...
... debilitated or receiving other drugs that interfere with statin excretion by cytochrome P450 3A4 or other pathways. In animals fed very high doses of statins, some evidence of carcinogenesis was suggested. Placebo-controlled trials in humans generally lasting about 5 years show no credible evidence ...
Bevacizumab vs Ranibizumab Treatment for Age
... Background: Ranibizumab—a recombinant, humanized, monoclonal antibody Fab that neutralizes all active forms of vascular endothelial growth factor A—has been evaluated for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Methods: In this multicenter, 2-year, double-blind, sham-controlle ...
... Background: Ranibizumab—a recombinant, humanized, monoclonal antibody Fab that neutralizes all active forms of vascular endothelial growth factor A—has been evaluated for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Methods: In this multicenter, 2-year, double-blind, sham-controlle ...
Factors associated with repeated use of epinephrine for the
... hypotension and shock (P ⫽ .03), stridor and laryngeal edema (P ⫽ .007), nausea and emesis (P ⫽ .04), arrhythmias (P ⬍ .01), and cough (P ⫽ .04) and less likely to have urticaria (P⫽.049). They were more likely to be admitted to the hospital than patients who did not receive repeated doses (48.2% vs ...
... hypotension and shock (P ⫽ .03), stridor and laryngeal edema (P ⫽ .007), nausea and emesis (P ⫽ .04), arrhythmias (P ⬍ .01), and cough (P ⫽ .04) and less likely to have urticaria (P⫽.049). They were more likely to be admitted to the hospital than patients who did not receive repeated doses (48.2% vs ...
Official Journal of The Kidney Cancer Association kidney
... impairment (Child-Pugh class B) compared to subjects with normal hepatic function. A dose decrease is recommended when administering INLYTA to patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B). INLYTA has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C). ...
... impairment (Child-Pugh class B) compared to subjects with normal hepatic function. A dose decrease is recommended when administering INLYTA to patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B). INLYTA has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C). ...
October 2014
... Dornase alfa was recommended for PBS listing by the PBAC at its September 1995 meeting. At its July 2009 meeting, the PBAC recommended extending the listing of dornase alfa to include the treatment of cystic fibrosis in children less than five years of age meeting certain clinical criteria. This rec ...
... Dornase alfa was recommended for PBS listing by the PBAC at its September 1995 meeting. At its July 2009 meeting, the PBAC recommended extending the listing of dornase alfa to include the treatment of cystic fibrosis in children less than five years of age meeting certain clinical criteria. This rec ...
Treatment Options in Progressive Childhood Vitiligo
... always a difficult task and the job becomes even more challenging when the patient is a child and his/her disease is progressing at a fast rate. [6] This is due to the fact that the treatment options available for this group of patients are quite limited, not universally effective, and liable to cau ...
... always a difficult task and the job becomes even more challenging when the patient is a child and his/her disease is progressing at a fast rate. [6] This is due to the fact that the treatment options available for this group of patients are quite limited, not universally effective, and liable to cau ...
The role of cardiac power and systemic vascular resistance
... Objective: Conventional hemodynamic indexes (cardiac index (CI), and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure) are of limited value in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute congestive heart failure (CHF). Patients and methods: We measured CI, wedge pressure, right atrial pressure (RAP) and me ...
... Objective: Conventional hemodynamic indexes (cardiac index (CI), and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure) are of limited value in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute congestive heart failure (CHF). Patients and methods: We measured CI, wedge pressure, right atrial pressure (RAP) and me ...
Comparison of Medications used for Smoking Cessation
... ** Note: Smoking cessation and resulting nicotine withdrawal may mimic certain adverse effects of smoking cessation medications. Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal may include: cravings, depression, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, nervousness, drowsiness, increased appetite & weight gain. Nicotine tox ...
... ** Note: Smoking cessation and resulting nicotine withdrawal may mimic certain adverse effects of smoking cessation medications. Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal may include: cravings, depression, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, nervousness, drowsiness, increased appetite & weight gain. Nicotine tox ...
Pharmacy Newsletter - Gold Coast Health Plan
... Gold Coast Health Plan | Pharmacy Newsletter | September 2016 ...
... Gold Coast Health Plan | Pharmacy Newsletter | September 2016 ...
Frequency of Allergic or Hematologic Adverse Reactions to
... The electronic health records from the Geisinger Clinic (Danville, Pa) and the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn) were reviewed to identify patients older than 18 years with an allergy to a thienopyridine in their medical record between January 1995 and June 2007. These patients were sorted into 3 groups ...
... The electronic health records from the Geisinger Clinic (Danville, Pa) and the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn) were reviewed to identify patients older than 18 years with an allergy to a thienopyridine in their medical record between January 1995 and June 2007. These patients were sorted into 3 groups ...
Models for Collaboration - System Dynamics Society
... intended to help hospitals and physician organizations dramatically improve patient outcomes by pursuing perfection in all of their major care processes. Whatcom County was selected from among 228 original applicants and is the only one of the seven sites selected where a community rather than a spe ...
... intended to help hospitals and physician organizations dramatically improve patient outcomes by pursuing perfection in all of their major care processes. Whatcom County was selected from among 228 original applicants and is the only one of the seven sites selected where a community rather than a spe ...
Chapter 4 - Central Nervous System
... 4. Zolpidem is the first line choice of hypnotic in all patients including the elderly. 5. Loprazolam and temazepam both have short duration of action and have no active metabolites but are reserved for specialist initiation because of their high cost. 6. Oxazepam can be given as a single dose given ...
... 4. Zolpidem is the first line choice of hypnotic in all patients including the elderly. 5. Loprazolam and temazepam both have short duration of action and have no active metabolites but are reserved for specialist initiation because of their high cost. 6. Oxazepam can be given as a single dose given ...
Models for Collaboration: How System Dynamics Helped a
... intended to help hospitals and physician organizations dramatically improve patient outcomes by pursuing perfection in all of their major care processes. Whatcom County was selected from among 228 original applicants and is the only one of the seven sites selected where a community rather than a spe ...
... intended to help hospitals and physician organizations dramatically improve patient outcomes by pursuing perfection in all of their major care processes. Whatcom County was selected from among 228 original applicants and is the only one of the seven sites selected where a community rather than a spe ...
Diarrhoeal Diseases – Cholera
... Treatment for amoebiasis should, ideally, include diloxanide furoate following the metronidazole, to get rid of the cysts that may remain after the metronidazole treatment. All doses shown are for oral administration. If drugs are not available in liquid form for use in young children, it may be nec ...
... Treatment for amoebiasis should, ideally, include diloxanide furoate following the metronidazole, to get rid of the cysts that may remain after the metronidazole treatment. All doses shown are for oral administration. If drugs are not available in liquid form for use in young children, it may be nec ...
Guidelines for the Use of Immunosuppressive
... such as systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyositis, vasculitis, and sarcoidosis, and are effective in “flares” of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, and clinical subsets of other inflammatory and occasionally postinfectious diseases. This clinical utility is limited by side effects att ...
... such as systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyositis, vasculitis, and sarcoidosis, and are effective in “flares” of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, and clinical subsets of other inflammatory and occasionally postinfectious diseases. This clinical utility is limited by side effects att ...