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Itraconazole-Induced Torsade De Pointes In A Patient Receiving Methadone Substitution Therapy, Noorzurani Robson Associate Prof. Dr., B. Vicknasingam, S. Narayanan Nov 2009

Itraconazole-Induced Torsade De Pointes In A Patient Receiving Methadone Substitution Therapy, Noorzurani Robson Associate Prof. Dr., B. Vicknasingam, S. Narayanan

Associate Prof. Dr. Noorzurani Robson

Issues. Methadone, a pharmacological agent used to treat heroin dependence is relatively safe, but may cause cardiac arrhythmias in the concurrent presence of other risk factors. Approach and Key Findings. This case report highlights the risk of Torsade de Pointes, a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia, in a heroin-dependent patient receiving methadone substitution therapy who was prescribed itraconazole for vaginal thrush. The patient presented to the accident and emergency department for chest discomfort and an episode of syncope following two doses of itraconazole (200 mg). Electrocardiogram monitoring at the accident and emergency department showed prolonged rate-corrected QT interval leading to Torsade de …


The Psychology Of Money: Beyond Behavioral Finance, Cicily Maton, William Martin May 2009

The Psychology Of Money: Beyond Behavioral Finance, Cicily Maton, William Martin

Publications – Dreihaus College of Business

Behavioral finance has attracted the attention of both academics and practitioners. This article explores the roots of behavioral finance, psychology, and showns how these principles are actually used in practice.


The Psychology Of Money: Beyond Behavioral Finance, Cicily Maton, William Marty Martin Apr 2009

The Psychology Of Money: Beyond Behavioral Finance, Cicily Maton, William Marty Martin

William Marty Martin

Behavioral finance has attracted the attention of both academics and practitioners. This article explores the roots of behavioral finance, psychology, and showns how these principles are actually used in practice.


Healthcare Could Your Organization Save Money With Complementary And Alternative Medicine?, William Martin, Hugh Long Feb 2009

Healthcare Could Your Organization Save Money With Complementary And Alternative Medicine?, William Martin, Hugh Long

Publications – Dreihaus College of Business

Some evidence suggests complementary and alternative medicine could reduce costs and improve efficiency while increasing patient satisfaction.


Healthcare Could Your Organization Save Money With Complementary And Alternative Medicine?, William Martin, Hugh Long Jan 2009

Healthcare Could Your Organization Save Money With Complementary And Alternative Medicine?, William Martin, Hugh Long

William Marty Martin

Some evidence suggests complementary and alternative medicine could reduce costs and improve efficiency while increasing patient satisfaction.