News:

Patient education, early anti-inflammatory therapy are keys to better asthma care, say new federal guidelines
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 862. [PDF]  

Digitalis Investigation Group study shows only modest effects for digoxin in heart failure
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 869-874. [PDF]  

FDA seeks new-drug applications for 'morning-after' contraception
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 874. [PDF]  

FDA proposes tiered approach to regulation of tissue, cell therapies
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 877.  

ASHP Affiliates:

Chapter conference to feature Whitney Award recipients: February meeting draws execs from 18 states
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 879. [PDF]  

Fourteen state societies send trainers to clinical skills workshops
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 879.  

Virginia Society helps stave off bill threatening therapeutic interchange
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 880.  

North Carolina Society winter meeting includes disease management sessions
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 881-884.  

Hawaii Society annual meeting addresses HIV and travel medicine
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 884.  

Articles:

WA Gouveia

The powers and perils of e-mail
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 886. [PDF]  

TB Klepser and MW Kelly

Metformin hydrochloride: an antihyperglycemic agent
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 893-903. [Abstract] [PDF]  

EA Flynn, RE Pearson, and KN Barker

Observational study of accuracy in compounding i.v. admixtures at five hospitals
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 904-912. [Abstract] [PDF]  

YV Pramar, VA Loucas, and A el-Rachidi

Stability of midazolam hydrochloride in syringes and i.v. fluids
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 913-915. [PDF]  

JT Stewart, FW Warren, DT King, TG Venkateshwaran, GW Ponder, and JL Fox

Stability of ondansetron hydrochloride, doxorubicin hydrochloride, and dacarbazine or vincristine sulfate in elastomeric portable infusion devices and polyvinyl chloride bags
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 915-920. [PDF]  

Letters:

B Hailemeskel, MD Namanny, and A Kurz

Estimating aminoglycoside dosage requirements in patients with low serum creatinine concentrations
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 986-987. [PDF]  

WM Steffen

Important issues to consider in pursuing prescribing authority for pharmacists
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 987.  

Current Literature:

Journal References
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 998-1000. [PDF]  

Kathleen M. Gura

Book Reviews: Guidelines for Administration of Intravenous Medications to Pediatric Patients, Fifth Edition By Stephanie J. Phelps and Emily B. Hak. Published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc., 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814, 1996. xi + 188 p. Price $40 (ASHP members), $50 (nonmembers), $30 (student members). Catalog no. P471
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 1000-1001.  

Gregory K. Shaeffer

Book Reviews: Mentoring Strategic Change in Health Care: An Action Guide By Chip Caldwell. Published by ASQC Quality Press, 611 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202, 1995. xxv + 262 p. Price $32
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 1001-1002.  

Felicia Scott

Book Reviews: Outcome Measures for Health Education and Other Health Care Interventions By Kate Lorig, Anita Stewart, Philip Ritter et al. Published by Sage Publications, Inc., 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, 1996. 168 p. Price $35 (hardcover), $15.95 (softcover)
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 1002.  

Books Received
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 1002.  

New Periodicals: Journal of Applied Therapeutics, David K. Luscombe, editor-in-chief. Published quarterly by Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, Netherlands. In the United States, submit orders and inquiries to P.O. Box 27542, Newark, NJ 07101-8742. Price 69 (European Currency Unit)/year. Separate rates apply to academic, corporate, and government institutions
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 1002.  

New Periodicals: Journal of Nutraceuticals, Functional & Medical Foods, Nancy M. Childs, editor. Published quarterly by Pharmaceutical Products Press, an imprint of The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904. Price $32/year individuals, $60/year institutions, and $120/year libraries
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997 54: 1002.  

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