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Physician-Pharmacist Communication: Quotes, Quandaries And Quality, Nicholas E. Hagemeier

Nicholas E. Hagemeier

No abstract provided.

Book Review Of Doty, R. Getting Started As A Pharmacy Preceptor, Trish Devine

Trish Devine

Getting Started as a Pharmacy Preceptor is a book with 9 short chapters and case studies for preceptors to learn how to become and be a better preceptor. It is a great book to use for new and existing preceptors. It has useful tips and reiterates good practice for preceptors.

Herbal And Nutrient Complementary Medicines For Weight Loss: Community Pharmacists’ Practices, Attitudes, Recommendations, Information And Education Needs, Meng-Wong Taing, Eunice Tze Xin Tan, Gail Williams, Alexandra Clavarino, Treasure Mcguire

Treasure McGuire

Objectives To investigate pharmacists’ herbal/nutrient weight loss complementary medicine (WLCM)practices in the context of other pharmacistweight management support practices (provision of lifestyle advice, orlistat and meal replacement treatments); and gain insight into their attitudes, recommendations, information and education needs. Methods Pharmacists from a randomly selected sample of 214 community pharmacies fromdifferent socioeconomic areas in the Greater Brisbane region, Australia, were invited to complete a survey to explore their weight management practices, with a specific focus on herbal/nutrient WLCM practices. Data collected from the sample group represented pharmacist practices within the metropolitan Greater Brisbane region. Key findings This survey achieved a …

Hypertension Management: Making Sense Of Guidelines And Therapy Options For The Elderly, Miranda Arthur, Lindsay Saum, Jessica Wilhoite

Lindsay Saum

Goal: The goal of this activity is to increase the awareness of the pharmacist on the complications surrounding hypertension management in the elderly individual, clarify the differences in current guideline recommendations, and aid in making the most appropriate drug therapy decisions regarding the management of hypertension.

Geriatric Medication Therapy: Weighing The Evidence Versus Best Practice, Lindsay Saum, Cathy Ramey

Lindsay Saum

Goals: The goal of this article is to provide a review of available evidence for safe prescribing in older adults and recommend medication therapies based on anticipated pharmacokinetic/physiologic changes in this population.

Impact Of Evidence Based Guidelines For Management Of Clostridium Difficile Infection [Abstract], Brian Skinner, Ryan Medas, Lindsay Saum, Stephen Knaus, Emily Cochard, Carol Rupprecht, Wesley Prichard

Lindsay Saum

Abstract from the 2015 ACCP Virtual Poster Symposium, May 18-19:

OBJECTIVES: To determine the impact of an evidence-based guideline established for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) at a community teaching hospital. Endpoints included length of stay (LOS) after diagnosis, mortality, direct cost, and 30-day readmission rates.

METHODS: Relevant literature was reviewed by internal medicine physicians, residents, and pharmacists to develop an internal treatment guideline for the classification and management of CDI. The guideline follows the Infectious Disease Society of America/ Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 2010 recommendations. The hospital guideline was provided to physicians and medical residents …

Perioperative Nonopioid Agents For Pain Control In Spinal Surgery., Anna Rivkin, Mark Rivkin

Mark Rivkin

PURPOSE: Commonly used nonopioid analgesic agents that are incorporated into multimodal perioperative pain management protocols in spinal surgery are reviewed. SUMMARY: Spinal procedures constitute perhaps some of most painful surgical interventions, as they often encompass extensive muscle dissection, tissue retraction, and surgical implants, as well as prolonged operative duration. Perioperative nonopioid analgesics frequently used in multimodal protocols include gabapentin, pregabalin, acetaminophen, dexamethasone, ketamine, and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). There is evidence to suggest that gabapentin is safe and effective in reducing opioid consumption and pain scores at optimal doses of 600-900 mg orally administered preoperatively. Pregabalin 150-300 mg orally perioperatively …

Physical, Thermal And Spectroscopic Studies Of Biofield Treated P-Chlorobenzonitrile, Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Ragini Singh, Snehasis Jana

Mahendra Kumar Trivedi

Physicochemical And Spectroscopic Characterization Of Biofield Treated Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Ragini Singh, Snehasis Jana

Mahendra Kumar Trivedi

Physical, Thermal And Spectral Properties Of Biofield Energy Treated 2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone, Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Rama Mohan Tallapragada, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Rakesh K. Mishra, Snehasis Jana

Mahendra Kumar Trivedi

Investigation Of Isotopic Abundance Ratio Of Biofield Treated Phenol Derivatives Using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Gunin Saikia, Snehasis Jana

Mahendra Kumar Trivedi

Not In My Backyard: A Systematic Review Of Clinicians’ Knowledge And Beliefs About Antibiotic Resistance, Amanda Mccullough, John Rathbone, Sarah Parekh, Tammy Hoffmann, Chris Del Mar

Amanda McCullough

Exercise and physical activity are important components in both the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes. Exercise promotes multiple beneficial effects for diabetics; however, some studies have shown that when some individuals undergo an exercise program, this can cause behavioural compensatory responses. Therefore, we investigated whether an aerobic exercise program influences sedentary behavior (SB) and moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in type 2 diabetics. Eight volunteers (51.1±8.2 years; 4 men) underwent an exercise program (3 d.wk-1, 50– 60% of VO2 peak, 30–60 min) for 8 weeks. SB and MVPA were measured by triaxial accelerometers pre- and post-exercise intervention. Cardiorespiratory fitness, …

Goodbye Tais And Thanks For All The Information!, Treasure Mcguire, Marea Patounas

Treasure McGuire

The Therapeutic Advice and Information Sevice was funded by the National Prescribing Service to provide a national drug information service for health professionals working in the community. For ten years the service achieved high levels of client satisfaction, and reached its contracted target of 6000 enquires about medicines per year, however the service ceased on 30 June, 2010.

Monitoring Salivary Melatonin Concentrations In Children With Sleep Disorders Using Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Sohil Khan, Rani George, Bruce Charles, Paul Taylor, Helen Heussler, David Cooper, Treasure Mcguire, David Pache, Ross Norris

Treasure McGuire

Background; Melatonin is S5Tithesized in the pineal gland and is an important circadian phase marker, especially in the detennination of sleep patterns. Both temporary and pennanent abnormal sleep patterns occur in children; therefore, it is desirable to have methods for monitoring melatonin in biological fluids in the diagnosis and treatment of such disorders. Objective: The objective of the study is to develop a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for the detenni¬ nation of melatonin in saliva and to apply it to monitoring salivary concentrations in children with sleep disorders. Methods: A deuterated internal standard (dy-melatonin) was added to a diluted …

Interprofessional Research Guidelines: A Community Research Consortium Approach To Implementing Research, Deborah Poling, Kimberly Beran-Shepler, Linda Finke, Meg Wilson

Linda M. Finke

No abstract provided.

Ethics And Issues At The Sunset Of Life, Jane Gervasio, Dick Mcgowan, Priscilla Ryder

Priscilla T. Ryder

No abstract provided.

A Systematic Approach To Parenteral Nutrition Order Review And Verification, Phil Ayers, Jane Gervasio, Beverly Holcombe

Jane M. Gervasio

Because PN administration errors occur at the point of patient contact, mistakes in this phase of the medication delivery process are less likely than other types of PN errors to be intercepted, and more likely to cause harm. Data pertaining to the incidence of errors related to PN administration are scarce. A recent survey revealed that 44% of organizations do not track PN-related medication errors and do not know where in the process errors may be happening. The literature does provide some insight into the scope of the problem, however. In one prospective observational study of errors associated with parenteral …

Parenteral Nutrition Order Review And Verification Process, Jane Gervasio

Jane M. Gervasio

No abstract provided.

Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, And Drug Formulations., Nathan Teuscher, Ifeanyi Onor,

Ifeanyi Onor, PharmD, BCPS

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Educational Interventions On Insight And Attitudes Toward Medication In Psychiatric Inpatients, Krina Patel, Edward Norris, Julia Correll, Mary O'Connell, Laurence Karper, Michael Kaufmann

Edward R Norris MD, FAPA, FAPM

No abstract provided.

Safe Use Of Parenteral Nutrition, Jane Gervasio

Jane M. Gervasio

At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Review the ASPEN Parenteral Nutrition Safety Task Force guidelines and practice implications focusing on the pharmacist's role with special attention to ordering, verifying, labeling and compounding parenteral nutrition. 2. Discuss steps in handling parenteral nutrition product shortages. 3. Address the necessity of competency-based educational curricula in schools of pharmacy and pharmacy technician programs and continued parenteral nutrition education in pharmacy residencies and healthcare organizations

Environmental Issues For The Twenty-First Century And Their Impact On Human Health, Richard B. Philp

Richard B. Philp

This text is available from the author on CD in Word format. It deals with current environmental pollution issues, their effects on human health (e.g. the Gulf oil spill) and offers some remedies.

Ecosystems And Human Health:Toxicology And Environmental Hazards, Richard Philp

Richard B. Philp

This is a teaching text covering the toxicology of pollutants such as heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants, pesticides, as well as of animal and plant venoms and toxins. Environmental disasters are discussed and updated. There numerous case studies and each chapter has a self-evaluation quizz. See also www.amazon.com/Ecosystems-Human-Health-Toxicology-Environmental/dp/146656721

Therapeutic Options In The Management Of Sleep Disorders In Visually Impaired Children: A Systematic Review, Sohil Khan, Helen Heussler, Treasure Mcguire, Carolyn Dakin, David Pache, Ross Norris, David Cooper, Bruce Charles

Treasure McGuire

Background: Treatment of sleep disorders in visually impaired children is complicated by a complex pathophysiology, a high incidence of sleep disorders in this population, and a dearth of management options. The significant impact on the health of these children and distress to their caregivers warrant a systematic assessment of the published literature on therapeutic approaches. Objective: This systematic review aims to assess the current therapeutic options in the management of sleep disorders in visually impaired children to identify knowledge gaps and guide future research. Methods: A search of primary literature was conducted using the bibliographic databases PubMed (1980-August 2010), EMBASE …

Compounding Vs. Standardized Commercial Parenteral Nutrition Products: Pros And Cons, Jane Gervasio, Eric Kastango

Jane M. Gervasio

• Describe USP Chapter as it relates specifically to desired parenteral nutrition sterile compounding practices • List desired strategies to manage PN component shortages through high-risk level compounding • Discuss the pros and cons of standardized commercial parenteral nutrition (PN) versus compounded PN • Assess where the use of standardized commercial PN may be instituted including patient populations and situations/scenarios

Defining And Achieving Optimal Nutrition Support: Best Practices For Difficult Scenarios?, Jane Gervasio

Jane M. Gervasio

• Select approaches to the management of unresponsive hypotension, discomfort, delirium, refractory hemorrhage, nutrition support, uncontrolled intracranial pressure (ICP), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) associated vasospasm, suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), and antimicrobial failure • Evaluate the data on therapies of choice for the above-mentioned therapeutic dilemmas • Apply the appropriate therapy to patient care for these controversial situations

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome—Is There A Role For Specialized Nutrition Support?, Jane Gervasio

Jane M. Gervasio

• Select approaches to the management of unresponsive hypotension, discomfort, delirium, refractory hemorrhage, nutrition support, uncontrolled intracranial pressure (ICP), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) associated vasospasm, suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), and antimicrobial failure • Evaluate the data on therapies of choice for the above-mentioned therapeutic dilemmas • Apply the appropriate therapy to patient care for these controversial situations

Teaching Entrepreneurship And Intrapreneurship Throughout The Pharmacy Curriculum: Creating Agents Of Change, Erin Albert, Laurence Kennedy, Jane Gervasio

Jane M. Gervasio

Abstract from the First International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health, Oklahoma City, OK, February 27-28, 2012.

Cold And Heat Pattern Of Rheumatoid Arthritis In Traditional Chinese Medicine: Distinct Molecular Signatures Indentified By Microarray Expression Profiles In Cd-4 Positive T Cell., C Lu, C Xiao, G Chen, M Jiang, Q Zha, X Yan, W Kong, Aiping Lu

Professor LU, Aiping

The research is aimed to explore the distinct molecular signatures in discriminating the rheumatoid arthritis patients with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) cold pattern and heat pattern. Twenty patients with typical TCM cold pattern and heat pattern were included. Microarray technology was used to reveal gene expression profiles in CD4+ T cells. The signal intensity of each expressed gene was globally normalized using the R statistics program. The ratio of cold pattern to heat pattern in patients with RA at more or less than 1:2 was taken as the differential gene expression criteria. Protein-protein interaction information for these genes from databases …

Molecular Action Of 1,2,4-Trioxolanes In Plasmodium Falciparum, R. A. Cooper, C. L. Hartwig, E. Lauterwasser, S. Mahajan, M. Hoke, A. Renslo

Roland A. Cooper

No abstract provided.