Volume 54, Number 1

Pharmacy

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EDITORIAL

Apprehending the Elephant

"The presence of pharmaceuticals and the influence of drug manufacturers on how we practice our profession are far greater than any of us can see."
By Rick Flinders, MD

FEATURE ARTICLES

Pediatric Asthma Update

"In spite of the ‘progress’ we have made in the last two decades, inhaled corticosteroids are now the experts’ choice for controlling persistent asthma at all levels of severity."
By Al Haas, MD

Medication vs. Surgery for Reflux Disease

"In the last 10 years, two therapeutic modalities have revolutionized treatment of severe gastroesophageal reflux disease: proton pump inhibitors and laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication."
By David C. Elliott, MD

Integrating Pharmaceutical and Herbal Therapy

"Behind the marketing and propaganda for complementary and alternative medicine lies a diverse group of therapies that are often linked by a common set of values, often with a rich history in medicine."
By Gerald Camarata, MD

Compounding Pharmacists—Back to the Future

"In recent years, pharmacy has witnessed a resurgence in extemporaneous compounding, despite the profound influence of pharmaceutical manufacturers."
By Frank Hench, RPh

DEPARTMENTS

Local Frontiers: CT and MR Angiography—A Primer

"As multi-slice CT scanners and faster MRI scanners become more widespread, they are proving useful for more than just simple axial abdomen and pelvis CT and standard brain MRI."
By Patrick D. Browning, MD

Practical Concerns: The Case for Single Payer

"It is no longer credible to maintain that the current system works; it is also no longer meaningful to proceed with modifications of a system that has failed."
By John R. Shearer, MD

Current Books: Greatest Hits from the Literature of Medicine

"On Doctoring is no mere book; it is a treasure chest one can reach into, enjoy, and learn from, time and time again."
By Rick Flinders, MD

Commentary: We Hold These Truths

"Physicians, rather than hospital or health plan officials, should be the ones who determine what an electronic medical record looks like."
By Brien A. Seeley, MD

Letter to the Editor: My Experiences with the MBC

"I can still remember getting the subpoena in the middle of a busy day in the office."
By Walter Mills, MD

Remembrance: Paul Lao, MD

"Paul touched so many lives, in ways that most of us will never know. Friends, colleagues, and patients who were lucky enough to meet him know that he cannot be forgotten."
By Monica Minguillon, MD

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