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Lifestyle Discussions During Doctor-Older Patient Interactions: The Role of Time in the Medical Encounter
The objective of this article is to document the length of time that PCPs discuss lifestyle issues with their older patients and to examine patient, physician, and contextual correlates.
Journal Article, December 2007
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Characteristics of Patients Prescribed Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, or the Combination at an Urban Medical Center
Our study reinforces the need of combination therapy for treating hypertension. This is in line with the literature on the need for at least 2 agents to achieve BP goal.
Journal Article, November 2007
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The Safety of Oseltamivir in Patients with Influenza: Analysis of Healthcare Claims Data from Six Influenza Seasons
This Original Article explores the influence of oseltamivir treatment on central nervous system (CNS)-related and neuropsychiatric events in adults, children, and adolescents with influenza.
Expert Viewpoint, October 2007
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What Are Adolescents Showing the World About Their Health Risk Behaviors on MySpace?
This article examines publicly available 16- and 17-year-olds' MySpace Web profiles and determines the prevalence of personal risk behavior descriptions and identifiable information.
Journal Article, October 2007
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An Internet-Based Symptom Questionnaire That Is Reliable, Valid, and Available to Psychiatrists, Neurologists, and Psychologists
The availability of this comprehensive computerized symptom checklist can help to make the day-to-day practice of psychiatry, neurology, and neuropsychology more objective.
Journal Article, October 2007
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Do Bartonella Infections Cause Agitation, Panic Disorder, and Treatment-Resistant Depression?
In this article, we discuss patients exhibiting new-onset agitation, panic attacks and treatment-resistant depression, all of which may be attributed to Bartonella.
Journal Article, September 2007
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The FDA Alert on Serotonin Syndrome With Combined Use of SSRIs or SNRIs and Triptans: An Analysis of the 29 Case Reports
This article summarizes 29 cases, rates their quality, and determines whether they fulfill the criteria for serotonin syndrome.
Journal Article, September 2007
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Expression of Cyclooxygenase-2 and Transforming Growth Factor-beta1 in HCV-Induced Chronic Liver Disease and Hepatocellular Carcinoma
These findings may suggest that TGF-beta1 plays a role in hepatic cell damage following HCV infection, thus stressing the usefulness of this cytokine as a prognostic marker for liver cell injury.
Journal Article, August 2007
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Enhancing COPD Management in Primary Care Settings
This Original Article examines primary care decision-making, perceptions, and educational needs relating to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Journal Article, July 2007
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Do Medical Journals Provide Clear and Consistent Guidelines on Authorship?
A discussion of instructions to authors from a sample of biomedical journals uncovers how much guidance they provide about authorship and whether their advice is consistent with one another.
Journal Article, July 2007
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Tissue Inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
This study was designed to clarify the role of TIMP-2 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients and to evaluate its importance relative to clinicopathologic parameters.
Journal Article, July 2007
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A Quantitative Assessment of a 4-year Intervention That Improved Patient Counseling Through Improving Medical Student Health
The authors of this original article performed a 4-year-long pilot study of a personal health promotion intervention.
Journal Article, June 2007
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Effectiveness and Weight Effects of Open-Label Lamotrigine With and Without Concomitant Psychotropic Medications in Patients With Bipolar I Disorder
Data from a prospective, open-label study of lamotrigine in 1175 patients with bipolar I disorder evaluated the clinical response to and quality-of-life and weight effects of lamotrigine.
Journal Article, May 2007
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The Effects of Lepidium sativum Seeds on Fracture-Induced Healing in Rabbits
Healed fractures in human beings observed clinically due to the consumption of Lepidium sativum seeds propagated the attention of the author to carry out this study.
Journal Article, April 2007
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Bupropion Normalizes Cognitive Performance in Patients With Depression
This article examines depressed patients who had been treated with 7 different modern antidepressants, and reports on whether there were cognitive differences among the patients.
Journal Article, January 2007
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Studies on Parasitologic and Haematologic Activities of an Enaminone Derivative of 4-Hydroxyquinolin-2(1H)-one Against Murine Schistosomiasis Mansoni
The activity of enaminone derivative of 4-hydroxyquinolinone BDHQ was screened against murine schistosomiasis by electron microscopy and parasitologic studies. Their correlation is described.
Journal Article, January 2007
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Informational Video Clips on Iranian Immigrants' Attitudes Toward and Intention to Use the BC HealthGuide Program in the Greater Vancouver Area
The study reported investigated attitudes toward and perceptions of the BCHG program, as well as use of patterns and satisfaction levels, within the Iranian community of the Greater Vancouver Area.
Journal Article, January 2007
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Consumers Are Ready to Accept the Transition to Online and Electronic Records If They Can Be Assured of the Security Measures
The results from this study indicate that the consumer is ready to accept the transition, as long as they can be assured of the security of the system.
Journal Article, January 2007
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Comparison of Efficacy, Tolerability, and Cost of Iron Polymaltose Complex With Ferrous Sulphate in the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnant Women
This study compares the efficacy, safety, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of iron polymaltose complex vs ferrous sulphate in pregnancy.
Article, January 2007
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Awareness of Authorship Criteria and Conflict: Survey in a Medical Institution in India
This survey focuses on the awareness of criteria for authorship and acknowledgment among faculty in research publications.
Article, December 2006
