Effect of Health Literacy on Drug Adherence in Patients with Heart FailurePharmacotherapy - Tập 32 Số 9 - Trang 819-826 - 2012
Marwa Noureldin, Kimberly S. Plake, Daniel Morrow, Wanzhu Tu, Jingwei Wu, Michael D. Murray
Study ObjectiveTo assess the effect of health literacy on drug adherence in the
context of a pharmacist‐based intervention for patients with heart
failure.DesignPost hoc analysis of a randomized controlled
trial.SettingInner‐city ambulatory care practice affiliated with an academic
medical center.PatientsThe original trial enrolled 314 patients with heart
failure who were aged 50 years or older an... hiện toàn bộ
Angiotensin‐Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy: A Meta‐AnalysisPharmacotherapy - Tập 23 Số 7 - Trang 909-915 - 2003
Robert A. Hamilton, Michael P. Kane, Jason D. Demers
Objective. To perform a meta‐analysis on studies evaluating the effect of
angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors on diabetic nephropathy in
patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods. A computerized literature search
was conducted for articles of studies comparing ACE inhibitors with a control in
patients with diabetes, in which measurement of albuminuria or proteinuria was
an outcome.... hiện toàn bộ
Bevacizumab Use and the Risk of Arterial and Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with High‐Grade Gliomas: A Nested Case‐Control StudyPharmacotherapy - Tập 39 Số 9 - Trang 921-928 - 2019
In-Young Lee, Sruthi Adimadhyam, Edith A. Nutescu, Jifang Zhou, Alemseged Ayele Asfaw, Karen Sweiss, Pritesh Patel, Gregory S. Calip
Study ObjectiveBevacizumab is used in the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma,
but evidence is limited on the incidence of thromboembolic complications
regarding the use of this drug in real‐world settings. We evaluated the risk of
arterial thromboembolism (ATE) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with
the use of bevacizumab among adults diagnosed with high‐grade gliomas in a
commercially ... hiện toàn bộ
Treatment Guidelines for Hepatic EncephalopathyPharmacotherapy - Tập 30 Số 5P2 - 2010
John R. J. Thompson
Practice guidelines for hepatic encephalopathy were developed and published in
2001 for overall management in adults. Hepatic encephalopathy is caused by
nitrogenous substances from the gastrointestinal tract that adversely affect
brain function. Hepatic encephalopathy is a diagnosis of exclusion. The West
Haven criteria are recommended for staging the disease. Treatment goals are
providing suppor... hiện toàn bộ
Safety, Efficacy, and Dosing Requirements of Bivalirudin in Patients with Heparin‐Induced ThrombocytopeniaPharmacotherapy - Tập 28 Số 9 - Trang 1115-1124 - 2008
Tyree H. Kiser, Jessica C. Burch, Patrick Klem, Kathryn L. Hassell
Study Objective. To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and dosing requirements of
bivalirudin in patients with heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).Design.
Retrospective cohort study.Setting. University‐affiliated hospital.Patients.
Thirty‐seven adults with a diagnosis or history of HIT who were treated with
bivalirudin between January 1, 2004, and March 31, 2007.Measurements and Main
Results. Patie... hiện toàn bộ
Lipid‐Lowering Efficacy, Safety, and Costs of a Large‐Scale Therapeutic Statin Formulary Conversion ProgramPharmacotherapy - Tập 21 Số 9 - Trang 1130-1139 - 2001
Allen J. Taylor, Karen A. Grace, Jennifer Swiecki, Richard Hyatt, Henry Gibbs, Munazza Sheikh, Patrick G. O’Malley, Susan Pitman Lowenthal, Mark West, John Spain, Kent Maneval, David L. Jones
Study Objective. To assess the lipid‐lowering efficacy, safety, and costs of a
large‐scale statin formulary conversion program.Design. Prospective,
observational study.Setting. Tertiary academic medical center.Patients. A total
of 980 patients consented to participate; 942 patients completed the
study.Intervention. Patients were converted from their current statin therapy to
either cerivastatin 0.... hiện toàn bộ
Evaluation of Carvedilol for the Treatment of Portal HypertensionPharmacotherapy - Tập 24 Số 1 - Trang 94-104 - 2004
Brian A. Hemstreet
Development of bleeding gastroesophageal varices is a serious consequence of
portal hypertension secondary to cirrhosis. Nonselective β‐blockers have been
used to reduce portal pressures and prevent primary and secondary bleeding
episodes. However, up to two thirds of patients may not respond appropriately to
these agents. Nonselective β‐blockers combined with vasodilatory drugs result in
enhanced... hiện toàn bộ
Indacaterol: A Novel Long‐Acting β2‐AgonistPharmacotherapy - Tập 32 Số 5 - Trang 456-474 - 2012
Shaunta’ M. Ray, J. Curtis McMillen, Sarah T. Eudaley, Robert S. Helmer, Andrea S. Franks
Bronchodilator drugs are the foundation for the treatment of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. The principal inhaled bronchodilator treatments used are
β2‐agonists and anticholinergics, either alone or in combination. Currently
available β2‐agonists are of either short duration and used multiple times/day,
or of long duration, which requires twice‐daily administration. Indacaterol is
consider... hiện toàn bộ