Background Viral respiratory tract infection (VRTI) is the most common illness in humans.
Despite the high incidence, the economic impact of non–influenza-related VRTI has not been …

OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between medication
compliance and blood pressure (BP) control among members of 13 managed care …

Background Propofol-mediated endoscopic sedation is popular due to rapid sedation onset
and superior recovery profile compared with sedation with an opioid and benzodiazepine. …

… Jackson and Nightengale are employees of Xcenda, a healthcare consulting firm that
provides services to pharmaceutical companies. Xcenda was contracted by Novartis …

Medication use during pregnancy has changed over time because of various factors: new
products have been marketed, concerns have arisen regarding safety and efficacy, public …

The role of strontium chloride Sr 89 in the palliative treatment of pain associated with
metastatic bone disease is reviewed. Conventional therapies to relieve metastatic bone pain …

Clinical trials reveal that the newer atypical antipsychotic agents are more effective and
have fewer side effects than traditional agents. However, these newer agents have a higher …

Objective Allergic rhinitis imposes a significant health and economic burden both on individuals
and the healthcare system. Second-generation prescription antihistamines, levocetirizine…

OBJECTIVE: To develop a precise, interval level scale of the clinical significance of drug—drug
interactions that reflects the professional judgments of practicing pharmacists. …

The rising cost of healthcare has strained the resources of governments, private third parties
and individuals with responsibility to pay for it. Various strategies have been used in an …