The Annals of pharmacotherapy
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A patient-centered approach is increasingly recognized as an important component in the evaluation of healthcare services. ⋯ Pharmacist intervention was associated with significant and positive changes in patient satisfaction. While patients probably continue to prefer a physician-led service, they value aspects of a pharmacy service. Patients generally preferred discussing medications with the family physician, but experiencing the community pharmacy-led service resulted in an attitudinal shift toward the pharmacist. These findings suggest a benefit in developing the community pharmacist's role as a reviewer of, and adviser on, patients' medications.
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Biography Historical Article Classical Article
Pharmacogenetics: part I: Perspective. 1992.
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Biography Historical Article Classical Article
Pharmacogenetics: part II: Perspective. 1992.
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Efficacy of low-dose ibuprofen in acute migraine treatment: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen have been shown to be effective in treating migraine. ⋯ The available evidence suggests that ibuprofen 200 and 400 mg are effective in reducing headache intensity and rendering patients pain-free at 2 hours. Photophobia and phonophobia improved with 400 mg dosing. Due to the limited data and the shortcomings of the available evidence, further studies are needed.
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Review Meta Analysis
Sensitivity of patient outcomes to pharmacist interventions. Part II: Systematic review and meta-analysis in hypertension management.
Hypertension is a major health concern worldwide due to its deleterious impact. Few studies have quantitatively assessed pharmacists' interventions in hypertensive patients. ⋯ Systolic blood pressure is sensitive to pharmacists' interventions. Other outcomes may also be sensitive; however, more high-quality studies are needed for a comprehensive quantitative assessment.