American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Sep 2011
Prevalence of articles with honorary and ghost authors in three pharmacy journals.
The prevalence of honorary and ghost authors in articles published in 2009 in three peer-reviewed pharmacy journals was studied. ⋯ A survey sent to the corresponding authors of articles published in 2009 in three peer-reviewed pharmacy journals revealed that a substantial percentage of articles demonstrated evidence of honorary or ghost authorship.
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Sep 2011
Case ReportsMyoclonus associated with long-term use of diltiazem.
A case of possible diltiazem-induced myoclonus in a patient receiving long-term therapy, with residual symptoms after discontinuation, is reported. ⋯ A 61-year-old man developed myoclonus three years after starting diltiazem therapy for PVCs. The symptoms gradually resolved after the discontinuation of diltiazem but did not stop completely.
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Sep 2011
Development and implementation of an interdisciplinary oncology program in a community hospital.
The development and implementation of an interdisciplinary oncology program in a community hospital are described. ⋯ The development and implementation of an interdisciplinary oncology program resulted in decreased medication-error rates, expanded pharmacy services, and cost savings.
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Sep 2011
Case ReportsReadministration of drotrecogin alfa (activated) in an adult with severe sepsis.
The case of a patient with severe, multidrug-resistant, postoperative sepsis who was successfully treated with drotrecogin alfa (activated) on two occasions is reported. ⋯ A patient received two complete courses of drotrecogin alfa (activated) without any treatment-related complications.