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Abstracts of Current Literature

June 2008

Methylphenidate for fall reductions in elderly patients

Cod liver oil to spare NSAID's in rheumatoid arthritis

Escitalapram and problem solving therapy for post stroke depression

Rosiglitazone for ulcerative colitis

April 2008

Atomoxetine for ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder

Comparison of aliskiren and ramipril in hypertension

Simvastatin with or without ezetimibe

Pioglitazone vs. glimepiride for atherosclerosis in diabetes

February 2008

Telmisartan/HCTZ vs. valsartan/HCTZ in hypertensive type 2 diabetics

Chloramphenicol vs. ampicillin and gentamycin for community aquired pneumonia

Topiramate for binge eating disorder

IV dexamethasone for recurrent migraines

January 2008

High vs. Low dose Atorvastatin in elderly patients with CAD

High vs. Low dose Atorvastatin in elderly patients with CAD

High vs. Low dose Atorvastatin in elderly patients with CAD

High vs. Low dose Atorvastatin in elderly patients with CAD

October 2007

Candasartan/HCTZ vs. amlodipine in hypertension

Combination of valsartan and aliskiren for hypertension

Effect of lower homocysteine levels in patients with kidney disease

Topiramate for alcohol dependence

September 2007

Glimeperide vs. metformin in pediatric type 2 diabetes

topiramate for chronic migraine

August 2007

Efficacy and safety of tiotropium in COPD patients

Zolmitriptan nasal spray in adolescent migraines

Effects of rosiglitazone and insulin glargine on inflammatory markers and lipids

Antibiotic treatment for pyelonephritis in children

July 2007

High vs. Low dose Atorvastatin in elderly patients with CAD

Effects of a Weight Management Program in Overweight Children

Clomiphene vs. Metformin for Anovulation

Lactobacillus to Prevent Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea

June 2007

Addition of Exenatide to Thiazolidinedione Therapy in Poorly Controlled Diabetics

Folic Acid for Prevention of Colorectal Adenomas

Efficacy of Ketamine in Reducing Morphine Consumption in Acute Pain

Zoledronic Acid to Prevent Bone Loss after Stroke

May 2007

Effect of a Pharmacy Care Program on Medication Adherence

Lipid Lowering Effect of Plant Sterol Ester Capsules

Effectiveness of Community Pharmacist Visits for Patients with Heart Failure

Effect of Dietary Supplements Containing Phaseolus Vulgaris on Body Composition

April 2007

Statin Use and Hospitalization for Sepsis in Chronic Kidney Disease

Vildagliptan vs. Rosiglitazone Monotherapy in Diabetes

March 2007

Validity of a Stage of Change Instrument in HIV Medication Adherence

Clomiphene, Metformin, or Both for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Aripiprazole vs. Perphenazine for Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia

Melatonin in Schizophrenic Patients with Insomnia

February 2007

Adjuvant Chemotherapy with Gemcitabine for Pancreatic Cancer

Reducing Emergency Department Visits Associated with Anxiety

Extended Release Metoprolol in Hypertensive Children

Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Paroxetine for hyperchondriasis

January 2007

Epoetin Alpha in Chronic Kidney Disease

Response to Antiretroviral Therapy After a Single Peripartum Dose of Nevirapine

Single Dose Azithromycin for Cholera

Comparison of Different Antiretroviral Treatment Strategies as Initial Therapy

December 2006

Duloxetine for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

High Dose Vancomycin for MRSA Infections

November 2006

Use of Prescription Stimulants Among College Students

Postoperative Ibuprofen for Ectopic Bone Formation After Hip Replacement

Effect of Nutritional Supplementation During Acute Ilness


Low Dose Orlistat for Mildly to Moderately Overweight People

October 2006

Aspirin With or Without Clopidogrel for Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events

Rosuvastatin Every Other Day vs. Daily dosing for Hypercholesterolemia

Sertraline for Night Eating Syndrome

Sibutramine in Obese Adolescents

September 2006

Effect of Esomeprazole on Moderate to Severe Asthma

Clomiphene Alone or With Metformin for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

August 2006

Oxcarbazepine for Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Aripiprazole for Borderline Personality Disorder

Varenicline for Maintaining Abstinence in Smokers

Pregabalin for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

July 2006

Fluoxetine After Weight Restoration in Anorexia Nervosa

Caffeine for Apnea of Prematurity

Effect of Transdermal Scopolamine on Postoperative Nausea and Vomitting

Comparison of Fluticasone and Montelukast for Allergic Rhinitis

June 2006

Effect of Tomato Extract on Blood Pressure in Grade I Hypertension

Phytosterols Mixed with Medium Chain Triglycerides and High Oleic Canola Oil in Overweight Men

Alternating Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen in Febrile Children

Terbutaline With or Without Betamethasone in Acute Asthma Attack

April 2006

Paricalcitol Capsules for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Telithromycin for Acute Asthma Exacerbations

March 2006

Clozapine Plus Risperidone for Refractory Schizophrenia

Febuxostat vs. Allopurinol for Gout

Pharmacist Counseling and Adverse Drug Events After Hospitalization

Itopride for Functional Dyspepsia

February 2006

NXY-059 for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Clarithromycin in Stable Coronary Heart Disease

Etanercept and Fatigue/Depression in Psoriasis

January 2006

Botulinum Toxin for Lateral Epicondylitis

Antioxidants and Macular Degeneration

Olanzapine vs. Risperidone for Acutely Psychotic Patients

Topiramate for Bulimia Nervosa

December 2005

Efficacy of Acelular Pertussis Vaccine in Adults and Adolescents

Efficacy of Feverfew for Migraine Prophylaxis

November 2005

Inhaled Fluticasone vs. Montelukast for Children with Persistant Asthma

Thalidomide Plus Dexamethasone Salvage Regimen for Multiple Myeloma

Enoxaparin vs. Tinzaparin in Acute Coronary Syndrome

Aspirins Effects on ACE-Inhibitors in Elderly Heart Failure Patients

October 2005

Levofloxacin for Prevention of Infection in Neutropenic Cancer Patients

Sibutramine's Effect on Insulin Sensitivity and Adiponectin

Modafinil for Shift-Work Sleep Disorder

Effectiveness of Antipsychotics in Chronic Schizophrenia

September 2005

Rosuvastatin vs. Atorvastatin in Type 2 Diabetes

4% Dimeticone for Head Lice

Eplerenone in Post MI Patients with Heart Failure

Buccal Midazolam vs. Rectal Diazapam for Seizures in Children

August 2005

St. John's Wort for Moderate to Severe Depression

Azithromycin for Secondary Prevention of Coronary Events

Clopidogrel vs. Aspirin Plus Esomeprazole to Prevent GI Bleeding

Ondansetron Treatment in Tourette's Disorder

June/July 2005

Vitamin E and Donepezil for Mild Cognitive Impairment

Treatment of Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy Outcomes

Rifaximin to Prevent Traveler's Diarrhea

Sertraline vs. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for OCD

May 2005

Effect of Raloxifene on Dementia and Cognitive Impairment

Fenofibrate Combined with Atorvastatin for Combined Hyperlipidemia

Exanatide Combined with Sulfonylureas in Type 2 Diadetes

Effect of Rimonabant on Weight Reduction and Cardiovascular Risk Factors

April 2005

Morphine, Gabapentin, or Both for Neuropathic Pain

Effect of partial T3 substitution for T4

Allopurinol for Refractory Schizophrenia

Long-acting Injectable Naltrexone for Alcohol Dependence

March 2005

Antibiotics for Patients with Sinusitis

Low Dose Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women

Montelukast for Asthma in Children

Effect of Pramlintide with Insulin on Weight and Glycemic Control

February 2005

Pioglitazone vs. Metformin in Type 2 Diabetes

Treating Community Acquired Pneumonia: Hospital or Outpatient

Carvedilol Before ACE Inhibitors in Heart Failure

Ezetimibe with Simvastatin vs. Atorvastatin Alone

January 2005

Concurrent vs. Delayed Smoking Intervention In Alcohol Dependent Patients

Carvedilol vs. Metoprolol in Type 2 Diabetes

Comparison of Self Management and Clinic Management of Anticoagulation Therapy

Telmisartan vs. Enalapril in Diabetic nephropathy

December 2004

Continuous vs. Intermittant Infusion of Vancomycin for Osteomyelitis

November 2004

Bupropion for Smoking Cessation

Weight Gain Associated With SSRI's in OCD Treatment

October 2004

Erythromycin and Risk of Sudden Death

Functional Decline in PAD

September 2004

Cetuximab Alone and in Combination for Colorectal Cancer

Fluconazole for Recurrent Vulvovaginitis

Tamoxifen With and Without Irradiation for Breast Cancer

August 2004

Donepezil in Alzheimer's Disease

Atorvastatin in Rheumatoid Arthritis

July 2004

Three day versus five day treatment with amoxicillin for non-severe pneumonia in young children

Aspirin use and Breast Cancer Risk

Repaglinide vs. Nateglinide Monotherapy

 

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