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2007
D5 Efficacy and Safety of Oral Phenylephrine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Purchase original article

D4 Concentrated Saline Solution as a Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Purchase original article

D3 Can Metformin be Used Safely in Patients that have Diabetes and Heart Failure? Purchase original article

2006
C97 Optimal Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Lowering-Morning Versus Evening Statin Administration  Purchase original article

C89 Antioxidants, Supplements, and Parkinson's Disease  Purchase original article

C88 Use of Sildenafil for Female Sexual Dysfunction  Purchase original article

C87 Considerations for Supplementing with Coenzyme Q10 During Statin Therapy   Purchase original article

C86 Increased Sensitivity to Warfarin After Heart Valve Replacement  Purchase original article

C85 Lanthanum Carbonate   Purchase original article

C84 Cannabinoid Analgesia as a Potential New Therapeutic Option in the Treatment of Chronic Pain Purchase original article

C83 Aliskiren for High Blood Pressure  Purchase original article

C82 Iron Supplements in Infants: Is there a Risk of Poisoning?  Purchase original article

C81 Advances in Treatment of Uveitis Purchase original article 

C80 Lercanidipine for High Blood Pressure Purchase original article 

C78 Sitagliptin: New Drug for Type 2 Diabetes  Purchase original article

C76 Past, Present, and Future Therapies for Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease  Purchase original article

C75 Aripirazole May Help Depression in Bipolar Disorder?  Purchase original article

C74 Sitaxsentan for Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension  Purchase original article

C72 Emerging Therapies for Clostridium difficile Diarrhea  Purchase original article

C71 Prostate Cancer Treatment: Detrimental to Bones  Purchase original article

C70 Interaction Between Corticosteroids and Warfarin Purchase original article

C69 Varenicline for Smoking Cessation Purchase original article

C68 Allopurinol May Help Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia Purchase original article

C66 Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin Every Other Day Compared with Once Daily in Patients with Hypercholesterolemia  Purchase original article

C65 Hemostatic Mouthwashes in Anticoagulated Patients Undergoing Dental Extraction  Purchase original article

C64 Febuxostat: A Selective Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor for the Treatment of Hyperuricemia and Gout   Purchase original article

C63 Olanzapine in Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa Purchase original article

C62 Inhaled Amphotericin B for Prophylaxis Against Invasive Aspergillus Infections   Purchase original article

C61 Risk of Clozapine-Associated Agranulocytosis and Mandatory White Blood Cell Monitoring   Purchase original article

C60 Hepatitis Associated with Low-Dose Venlafaxine for Postmenopausal Vasomotor Symptoms   Purchase original article

C59 Safety of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors in Patients with Insect Venom Allergies   Purchase original article

C58 Fosamprenavir: Drug Development for Adherence   Purchase original article

C57 Effect of Glucosamine on Glucose Control   Purchase original article

C56 The Potential Role of Roflumilast: The New Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitor   Purchase original article

C55 Ruboxistaurin, a Protease Kinase C Beta Inhibitor, as an Emerging Treatment for Diabetes Microvascular Complications   Purchase original article

C54 Topiramate for Binge-Eating Disorder Associated with Obesity   Purchase original article

C53 Physician's Knowledge of Out-of-Pocket Costs for Prescription Drugs   Purchase original article

C52 Orlistat Nears Over-the-Counter Approval for Obesity   Purchase original article

C51 Renin-Angiotensin System Mediators and Raynaud's Phenomenon   Purchase original article

C49 GI Risk Factors and Use of GI Protective Agents Among Patients Receiving Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs  Purchase original article

C48 Prevalence and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes   Purchase original article

C47 Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Escitalopram Compared with Paroxetine in Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in the United Kingdom  Purchase original article

C45 Drug Therapy Recommendations from the 2005 ACC/AHA Guidelines for Treatment of Chronic Heart Failure  Purchase original article

C43 Role of Risperidone in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder   Purchase original article

C42 Liver Toxicity Associated with Acarbose Therapy   Purchase original article

C41 Medications Associated with Weight Gain   Purchase original article

C40 Rituximab Treatment of Refractory Rheumatoid Arthritis   Purchase original article

C39 Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease in Community-Dwelling Elders Taking Vitamin C and/or
Vitamin E
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C38 Effect of Bupropion on Sexual Dysfunction   Purchase original article

C37 Telbivudine: A Novel Nucleoside Analog for Chronic Hepatitis B   Purchase original article

C36 Vitamin E Supplementation in Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Tardive Dyskinesia, and Cataract: Part 2   Purchase original article

C35 Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Prevention and Treatment of Migraine Headaches   Purchase original article

C34 Mometasone Furoate Improves Congestion in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis   Purchase original article

C32 Once Daily Mometasone Furoate for Persistent Asthma   Purchase original article

C31 Vitamin C and Vitamin E for Alzheimer's Disease   Purchase original article

C30 Pregabalin: A New Neuromodulator with Broad Therapeutic Indications   Purchase original article

C29 Are Shorter Courses of Filgrastim Prophylaxis Associated with Increased Risk of Hospitalization?   Purchase original article

C28 Efaproxiral: A Radiation Enhancer Used in Brain Metastases from Breast Cancer   Purchase original article

C27 Modified-Release Tacrolimus for Organ Transplantation   Purchase original article

C26 Antihistamines for Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria   Purchase original article

C24 Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Effects Following a Single Dose of Bitter Orange   Purchase original article

C23 Current Status of Cetuximab for the Treatment of Patients with Solid Tumors   Purchase original article

C22 Effect of Vitamin A on Fracture Risk   Purchase original article

C21 Ranolazine: A New Approach to Management of Patients with Angina   Purchase original article

C20 Lapatinib: A Novel Dual Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor with Activity in Solid Tumors   Purchase original article


C19 Analysis of Severe Adverse Events Related to the Use of Mifepristone as an Abortifacient   Purchase original article


C18 Mycophenolate Mofetil Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis   Purchase original article

C17 Role of Lenalidomide in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma and Myelodysplastic Sydrome   Purchase original article

C16 AGI-1067: A Novel Vascular Protectant for Prevention of Restenosis   Purchase original article

C15 Emerging Treatments for Bipolar Disorder: Safety and Adverse Effect Profiles   Purchase original article

C14

Vitamin E Supplementation in Cardiovacular Disease and Cancer Prevention: Part 1  Purchase original article
C13

Otitis Media: Review of 2004 Treatment Guidelines  Purchase original article

C12

Duloxetine and Venlafaxine-XR in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials  Purchase original article

C11

Thalidomide-Associated Thrombocytopenia  Purchase original article

C10

Aralast: A New Alpha-Protease Inhibitor for Treatment of Alpha-Antitrypsin Deficiency  Purchase original article

C9

Natalizumab for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn's Disease  Purchase original article

C8

Eszopiclone for Insomnia  Purchase original article

C7

Open Trial of Pindolol in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia  Purchase original article

C6

How Celecoxib Could Be Safer, How Valdecoxib Might Have Been  Purchase original article

C5

Treating Pregnancy-Related Nausea and Vomiting with Ginger  Purchase original article

C4

Antipsychotic Dose-Sparing Effect with Addition of Memantine  Purchase original article

C3

Parathyroid Hormone (1-84) and Treatment of Osteoporosis  Purchase original article

C2

Lipid Management with Statins in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus  Purchase original article

C1

Spironolactone for Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome  Purchase original article

2005
B88

Alvimopan for the Management of Postoperative Ileus  Purchase original article

B87

Tiotropium: A Bronchodilator for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease  Purchase original article

B86


Once-Weekly Alendronate in Asian Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis  Purchase original article

B85

The Role of Coenzyme Q10 in Heart Failure  Purchase original article

B84

Efalizumab for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis  Purchase original article

B83

Blood Clot Risks Associated with COX-2 Inhibitors  Purchase original article

B82


Effect of Prophylactic Amiodarone on Clinical and Economic Outcomes After Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Meta-Analysis  Purchase original article

B81

Once-Daily Abacavir in Place of Twice-Daily Administration  Purchase original article

B80


Zoledronic Acid and Renal Toxicity: Data from French Adverse Effect Reporting Database  Purchase original article

B79

FDA Policy on Unapproved Drug Products: Past, Present, and Future  Purchase original article

B78

Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction  Purchase original article

B77


Selective Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitors for the Treatment of Premature Ejaculation  Purchase original article

B76

Clinical Experience with Spironolactone in Children  Purchase original article

B75

What’s New with Beta2 -Agonists: Issues in the Management of Asthma  Purchase original article

B74

Adequacy of Aspirin-Related Warnings on Willow Bark Products  Purchase original article

B73


Medications That Cause Weight Gain May Reduce Success of a Weight Management Program  Purchase original article

B72

Morning Coffee Does Not Affect LDL Cholesterol Level Measurement  Purchase original article

B71


Theoretical Mechanisms of Mifepristone (RU-486)-Induced Septic Shock After Chemical Abortion  View original article

B70

Use of Methylphenidate in Traumatic Brain Injury  Purchase original article

B69

Thrombocytosis During Antifungal Therapy of Candidemia  Purchase original article

B68

Are Brand-Name and Generic Warfarin Interchangeable?  Purchase original article

B67


Low-Dose Warfarin to Prevent Unwanted Blood Clots After Orthopedic Surgery  Purchase original article

B66

The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Kidney Function  Purchase original article

B65


Nelarabine: A Nucleoside Analog with Efficacy in T-Cell and Other Leukemias  Purchase original article

B64

Sulfhemoglobinemia caused by Phenazopyridine  Purchase original article

B63


Impact of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs on the Cardioprotective Effects of Aspirin  Purchase original article

B62

Atomoxetine Ingestions in Children: A Report from Poison Centers  Purchase original article

B61



Long-Term Treatment with Glucosamine and the Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis  Purchase original article

B60


Oral Sucrose to Reduce Pain During Eye Examinations of Premature Infants  Purchase original article

B59

The Influence of Ethnicity on Warfarin Dosage Requirement  Purchase original article

B58

Nebulized Morphine for Relief of Dyspnea Due to Chronic Lung Disease  Purchase original article

B57


Comparison of Point of Care HBA1C Test versus Standardized Laboratory Testing  Purchase original article

B56


Anticoagulation Monitoring Part 1: Warfarin and Parenteral Direct Thrombin Inhibitors  Purchase original article

B55


Generalized Seizure and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Following Levofloxacin Exposure  Purchase original article

B54

Effect of Indapamide on Urinary Calcium Excretion in Patients With and Without Urinary
Stone Disease
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B53


Etoricoxib: A Highly Selective COX-2 Inhibitor  Purchase original article

B52

Inhaled Insulin (Exubera)  Purchase original article

B51

Sildenafil for Pulmonary Hypertension