News:

Liposomal formulation of amphotericin B approved for marketing
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2426. [PDF]  

Medicare reforms affect hospitals, outpatient settings
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2433. [PDF]  

Isolates of partially vancomycin-resistant S. aureus reported in United States. Findings follow similar report in Japan
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2434. [PDF]  

North Carolina board of pharmacy releases figures from mandatory reports of drug-related deaths
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2434. [PDF]  

Erythromycin resistance in Finland declines after reduction in macrolide use
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2436-2437. [PDF]  

Drug-resistant tuberculosis remains public health menace
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2437-2438. [PDF]  

Report unveils new approach to nutrient recommendations. Higher calcium intakes backed for many
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2438-2439. [PDF]  

Survey shows continued need to educate public about folic acid and birth defects
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2439. [PDF]  

Articles:

TM Campbell, PL Stamm, and Johnson, JR

Improving drug use in a capitated program for the poor
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2449-2450. [PDF]  

D Brundage

Guiding patients to better pain relief
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2451-2452. [PDF]  

LC Holloman and SR Marder

Management of acute extrapyramidal effects induced by antipsychotic drugs
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2461-2477. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PA Farley, CL Dempsey, AA Shillington, C Kulis-Robitaille, K Colgan, and G Bernstein

Patients' self-reported functional status after granisetron or ondansetron therapy to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting at six cancer centers
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2478-2482. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MY Lye, KL Yow, LY Lim, SY Chan, E Chan, and PC Ho

Effects of ingredients on stability of captopril in extemporaneously prepared oral liquids
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2483-2487. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JM Perlman

Fatal hyperphosphatemia after oral phosphate overdose in a premature infant
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2488-2490. [PDF]  

BS Dean, S Gallivan, ND Barber, and A Van Ackere

Mathematical modeling of pharmacy systems
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2491-2499. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Focus group on pharmacy and managed care
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2500-2502. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Shane

The health care puzzle: where does pharmacy fit?
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2503-2505. [PDF]  

JP McCormack, J Cooper, and B Carleton

Simple approach to dosage adjustment in patients with renal impairment
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2505-2509. [PDF]  

CB Frye

Methylphenidate for depression in the elderly, medically ill patient
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2510-2511. [PDF]  

J Mateu-de Antonio and F Barrachina

Propofol infusion and nutritional support
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2515-2516. [PDF]  

JS McDermott and KM Gura

Procedures for preparing injectable medications for latex-sensitive patients
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2516-2517.  

Editorials:

CR Talley

Slowing the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2457. [PDF]  

Letters:

Charles E. Myers

The ASHP Council on Professional Affairs has discussed latex allergy and the need to develop pharmacy practice standards related to latex allergy. In September 1997, the Council noted the following: (1) There still is little scientific information, particularly concerning latex contamination of medications, on which to base authoritative practice recommendations for preventing and dealing
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2517. [PDF]  

Current Literature:

Drug Reaction Alerts
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2528-2534. [PDF]  

Matthew R. Keith

Book Review: Integrated Pharmacology By Clive P. Page, Michael J. Curtis, Morley C. Sutter et al. Published by Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 11830 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, 1997. x + 606 p. Price $49.95
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 2534.  

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