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American Family Physician March 15, 2004 |
Management of Hepatitis C: Evaluating Suitability for Drug Therapy Chronic hepatitis C virus infection is a common and serious disease. Although an estimated 2.7 million persons in the United States have this disease, most have not yet been diagnosed. |
Nursing December 2008 Susan Simmons Holcomb |
Caring for a patient with chronic hepatitis C Teach your patient about improved treatments that can help him deal with this potentially deadly infection. |
Nursing March 2012 Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2012: part I In this article, you'll learn about 11 recently approved drugs. |
American Family Physician February 15, 2003 |
Antiviral Drugs in the Immunocompetent Host: Part I. Treatment of Hepatitis, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Infections |
Nurse Practitioner July 2010 Christine S. Brennan |
Overcoming barriers to new treatment options for hepatitis C This article reviews current guidelines for HCV treatment and proposes strategies to overcome potential barriers to state-of-the-art therapy. |
Nurse Practitioner December 2009 Gujral & Collantes |
Understanding Viral Hepatitis: A guide for primary care Recent advancements in the field of genomics and proteomics technology have given researchers and clinicians more insight on disease pathogenesis and helped create more tailored approaches to the treatment of these conditions. |
Nursing June 2011 Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2011: Part 2 In this article, you'll learn about seven recently approved drugs, including: fingolimod hydrochloride, an oral drug indicated to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. |
American Family Physician January 1, 2004 Lin & Kirchner |
Hepatitis B Hepatitis B causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Effective vaccines for hepatitis B virus have been available since 1982; infant and childhood vaccination programs introduced in the 1990s have resulted in a marked decrease in new infections. |
Nursing June 2010 Daniel A. Hussar |
New drugs 2010, part 2 In this article, you'll learn about 14 recently marketed new drugs. |
Nursing February 2010 Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs. |
Nurse Practitioner February 2012 Jennifer M. Belavic |
Annual drug update 2011 in review Many new medications were approved throughout 2011. This article will cover a variety of drugs that will be useful in nurse practitioner practice |
Nursing February 2009 Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 09: Part 1 Learn about 10 new drugs, including nebivolol HCl, the newest beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. |
Nursing January 2011 Carl A. Kirton |
HIV: The Changing Epidemic Since its emergence in the early 1980s, HIV infection in the United States has evolved from an acute debilitating condition to a chronic, treatable illness. |
Nurse Practitioner February 2011 Jennifer M. Belavic |
Annual Drug Update: 2010 in Review In 2010, the FDA approved several new drugs and new indications for use in primary care. From new therapies for adults with rheumatoid arthritis to a combination drug for benign prostatic hyperplasia, NPs need to be aware of the latest medications now available. |
American Family Physician January 15, 2006 Ann M. Khalsa |
Preventive Counseling, Screening, and Therapy for the Patient with Newly Diagnosed HIV Infection The epidemic of HIV continues, and the infection is converting into a treatable chronic disease; therefore, it is increasingly important for family physicians to be current with and comfortable in providing basic care to patients infected with HIV. |
Nursing July 2011 Susan Simmons |
Recognizing and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Here's what rheumatoid arthritis is, how it's diagnosed and treated, and what you can do to help patients manage the disease. |
American Journal of Nursing July 2011 Brodkey et al. |
Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis Improvements in magnetic resonance imaging and the advent of disease-modifying therapies in the past 15 years have changed the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis |
Nurse Practitioner September 2010 Moloney & Cranwell-Bruce |
Pharmacological Management of Migraine Headaches Migraine is one of the top 20 causes of disability worldwide, occurring in 17.6% of women and 5.7% of men |
The Motley Fool August 10, 2010 Ryan McBride |
Vertex's Telaprevir Clears Hurdle, Could Halve Treatment Times for Hepatitis C Study results are positive. |
Nursing May 2012 Tim Blake |
Three Medication Pathways for Bipolar Disorder No matter where you work, you're likely to care for patients with bipolar disorder, which affects about 2.6% of people age 18 and older per year. |
Nurse Practitioner July 2010 Kristine A. Scordo |
Treating antiretroviral-induced dyslipidemia in HIV-infected adults Studies indicate that HIV-infected patients (both males and females) may be at an increased risk for the development of cardiovascular disease |
American Family Physician June 15, 2006 Brundage & Fitzpatrick |
Hepatitis A The introduction of hepatitis A vaccines in 1995 led to a drop in the number of reported cases of hepatitis A and a shift to a higher percentage of cases occurring in older age groups. The hepatitis A virus survives for extended periods in the environment. |
Nursing July 2008 Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs08, Part 2 Here, you'll learn about eight new drugs, including doripenem, maraviroc and ixabepilone. |
American Family Physician November 15, 2004 Peter A. Calabresi |
Diagnosis and Management of Multiple Sclerosis The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis should be made by a physician with experience in identifying the disease. Five disease-modifying treatments for multiple sclerosis have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
Nursing November 2011 Jeanne Held-Warmkessel |
Taming Three High-Risk Chemotherapy Complications A review of three common chemotherapy-associated complications that can be serious enough to require hospitalization: febrile neutropenia, chemotherapy-related nephrotoxicity, and chemotherapy-related enterotoxicity. |
American Family Physician November 1, 2001 Thomas R. Riley |
Preventive Strategies in Chronic Liver Disease Chronic liver disease is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Preventive care can significantly reduce the progression of liver disease. Part I: Alcohol, Vaccines, Toxic Medications and Supplements, Diet and Exercise... |
The Motley Fool September 7, 2010 Luke Timmerman |
Vertex Nails Third Big Trial With Hepatitis C Drug And in the toughest patients to treat, too. |
Chemistry World April 21, 2010 Sarah Houlton |
Fresh hep C hope A new kind of compound to treat hepatitis C is showing promise in early clinical trials. |
Nurse Practitioner March 2012 Vanya Hamrin et al. |
Evaluation and Management of Pediatric and Adolescent Depression The primary care setting is an appropriate venue for screening and identifying pediatric depression. Nurse practitioners can provide initial management or referral to psychiatric mental health professionals for evidence-based treatments. |
American Family Physician September 1, 2006 Heidelbaugh & Bruderly |
Cirrhosis and Chronic Liver Failure: Part I. Diagnosis and Evaluation Part I of a two-part on how to diagnose and determine treatment for cirrhosis and chronic liver failure. |
Nursing April 2012 Elliott et al. |
Managing alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized patients A focused nursing assessment is critical in identifying the potential for alcohol withdrawal symptoms in all hospitalized patients. This article discusses how to assess patients at risk and how to use these assessment findings as a basis for nursing interventions. |
Nursing May 2009 Davenport & Myers |
How to Protect Yourself After Body Fluid Exposure Here's how you can minimize the risk of disease transmission if you or a coworker is accidentally exposed to blood or another potentially infectious body fluid. |
The Motley Fool May 17, 2010 Luke Timmerman |
Vertex Awaits Final Proof that Hepatitis C Drug Works For this drug researcher, the proof is in the telaprevir. |
Nurse Practitioner October 2011 Krauter & Cook |
Pharmacogenetics and the pharmacological management of depression One CYP450 enzyme, CYP2D6, is responsible for the metabolism of 30% of all drugs including many antidepressants. Phenotypes of metabolizer status affect antidepressant treatment outcomes and adverse drug reactions. |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2005 Charly Travers |
A Rising Star in Biotech Idenix is following a proven path to success: novel drug development. This is one biotech to keep on your watch list for the next year. |
Nurse Practitioner August 2011 Davis et al. |
Supportive approaches for Alzheimer Disease Alzheimer disease accounts for almost 80% of all dementia diagnoses. Currently, more than 5 million Americans suffer from this debilitating illness, with the highest prevalence in the oldest age groups. |
The Motley Fool April 25, 2011 Luke Timmerman |
Vertex, Merck Step Up to the Public Stage With Hepatitis C Drugs This Week Most analysts see Vertex's drug as best-in-class. But what does the FDA have to say about it? |
The Motley Fool July 27, 2011 Alexander Crawford |
Vertex Moving Closer to a Cure for Hepatitis C How do you think the treatment of hepatitis C will evolve? |
Nursing October 2011 Elizabeth Heavey |
Obesity in pregnancy: Deliver sensitive care This article addresses the health risks of obesity to mother and baby during pregnancy, labor, and delivery and discusses what you can do to mitigate those risks. |
The Motley Fool October 31, 2007 Brian Lawler |
The Next Hepatitis C Blockbuster? Never before have there been so many new drugs in development to treat Hepatitis C. Which companies have the compounds most likely to win this race? Investors, take note. |
American Family Physician December 15, 2003 Monika N. Daftary |
Adefovir (Hepsera) for Chronic Hepatitis B Infection Adefovir offers an effective first-line alternative for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. It also may prove to be useful in patients who have failed therapy with lamivudine as well as in patients who have difficulty tolerating interferon alfa-2b. |
Salon.com August 22, 2000 David Tuller |
Battling the pharmaceutical Microsoft Hepatitis C activists are angry about Schering-Plough's decision to "bundle" two drugs, one of which is a potentially life-saving pill not available anywhere else. |
Chemistry World August 20, 2009 Sarah Houlton |
Testing times: predicting hep C response A finding by David Goldstein and his group at Duke University in the US may make it possible to predict which patients are likely to benefit from the drugs, and which will probably suffer the nasty side-effects without much chance of success. |
The Motley Fool August 11, 2010 Brian Orelli |
Dang! This Drug Is Shining Brighter Vertex illuminates telaprevir's additional benefit in treating hepatitis C patients. |
Nurse Practitioner December 2011 |
Managing pain in obese patients Obesity-related pain conditions can limit the patient's efforts at increasing activity and limit quality of life. This article will offer information on these conditions and treatment options. |
Nursing Management August 2010 Maria Christabelle Castro |
Unraveling Guillain-Barre Syndrome No one knows for sure what causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome. It's a rare disorder, with a frequency of about 1 to 2 cases per every 100,000 people per year in the United States. |
American Journal of Nursing September 2011 Adams & Tolich |
Original Research: Blood Transfusion: The Patient's Experience This study therefore sought to identify how well patients understand the role of blood transfusion in their treatment and whether it causes them discomfort. |
Pharmaceutical Executive December 1, 2010 Walter Armstrong |
Hepatitis C: Another Protease Revolution The launch of a new class of protease inhibitors is set to transform HCV treatment over the next decade, with kinder, gentler oral antiviral cocktails that will increase success rates from 50 percent to 75 percent. |
Chemistry World December 9, 2009 Sarah Houlton |
New hep C breakthrough A drug being developed by Denmark's Santaris Pharma could provide a breakthrough in the treatment of hepatitis C, and positive results in a study on chimpanzees point to its potential to avoid drug resistance. |
Nurse Practitioner April 2012 Firestone et al. |
Optimizing fibromyalgia management This article summarizes current information regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic standards, and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments necessary to successfully manage FM. |