Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · May 2002
Comparative StudyNon-prescription complementary treatments used by rheumatoid arthritis patients attending a community-based rheumatology practice.
Over 80% of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have used some type of complementary medicine (CM) at some time. Little is known about RA patients' perceptions of the efficacy, hazards and costs associated with CM use relative to physician-prescribed medicine. These data may be helpful in better understanding patients' needs and in improving their care. ⋯ This study confirmed that CM use is prevalent among RA patients attending a community-based private rheumatology practice. Despite lesser perceived benefit, patients spent at least as much money on CM as they did on prescription medicine. These findings suggest that there are other factors motivating the use of alternative treatments.
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Internal medicine journal · May 2002
ReviewCentral nervous system prophylaxis in haematological malignancies.
Given the poor prognosis of central nervous system (CNS) involvement in haematological malignancies, management is directed towards prevention. CNS prophylaxis may take the form of intrathecal therapy, cranial irradiation, systemic therapy or some combination of these. The toxicity of these methods is an important consideration. A risk-orientated approach to the delivery of CNS prophylaxis in each disorder is required.
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Internal medicine journal · May 2002
Letter Case ReportsFailure of montelukast to prevent aspirin-induced asthma.