Mikayla Spangler, Pharm.D., BCPS; Beth Bryles Phillips, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS; Mary B. Ross, M.B.A.; Kevin G. Moores, Pharm.D.

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heterogeneous disorder that is familial in approximately 30% of cases. Although several genes have been identified that can cause familial DCM, molecular analyses ...

Compounding is defined as the mixing of a drug or device consistent with a licensed practitioner"s prescription; it is distinguished from manufacturing because it is a compound made for one ...

Living with a disabled child can have profound effects on the entire family–parents, siblings, and extended family members. It is a unique shared experience for families and can affect all ...

Cutaneous disease is a frequent cause of morbidity in the homeless. Several skin conditions, both infectious and noninfectious, have been described in the homeless population including trauma ...

ALA = Amoebic liver abscess; Eh = Entamoeba histolytica; EhCP = E. histolytica cysteine proteinase; Ehserp = E. histolytica serine proteinase; EhSTIRP = Serine threonine isoleucine-rich protein ...

Context: The program was an effort to work cooperatively, made by caregivers from both acute care and long-term care facilities in a community-wide setting of competing providers. Objective: The ...

Bioequivalence between 200mg tablets of ibuprofen lysinate and a new 200mg soft gelatin capsule was demonstrated. In accordance with previous results, this study confirmed again the ...

The diagnosis of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection is based on the detection of anti-HAV IgM. Shortcomings of this serological approach include the persistence of IgM after normalization of liver ...

Royal College of Physicians (1991) 1991–2000 Aggressive treatment, prophylaxis and investigation of all children aged <7 years [81] American Academy of Pediatrics Guideline (1999) Aggressive ...

The results of this preliminary study suggest that this mouthwash was a safe and effective therapy for reducing the signs and symptoms of oral lichen planus. However, the therapeutic effectiveness ...

The decrease in CD4 cells during HIV infection seems to be driven by immune activation, which does not always correlate with viral load. Experienced clinicians are all too familiar with the ...