A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
ACID–BASE
DISORDERS
Four steps to diagnosing
acid-base disorders. Ghosh AK, Ghosh K. July, p. 23.
ADVANCE
PRACTICE NURSING
Controversy over
supervision of nurse anesthetists. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. June, p. 41.
NPs versus MDs: Comparing
outcomes and patient satisfaction. Clinical digest. February,
p. 53.
ADVERSE
REACTIONS
A closer look at
clopidogrel-associated thrombocytopenia. Drug monitor.
July, p. 45.
Alternative therapies:
Identifying the risks. Schubert SR. May, p. 10. (CE)
Could celecoxib cause
acute pancreatitis? Drug monitor. May, p. 65.
Drug- and substance-induced
hypertension. Pulakandum I, Kochar MS. November, p. 52.
(CE/CME)
Elders at risk for
postdischarge ADEs. Drug monitor. January, p. 58.
FDA warnings about
cisapride. Drug monitor. March, p. 70.
Insomnia: Breaking
away from benzodiazepines. Drug monitor. January, p. 58.
The dangers of aristolochic
acid. Drug monitor. August, p. 51.
Warnings about St.
John's wort. Drug monitor. January, p. 57.
ALTERNATIVE
THERAPIES
Alternative therapies:
Fanning flames of fear and ignorance. Reader feedback.
August, p. 63.
Alternative therapies:
Identifying the risks. Schubert SR. May, p. 10. (CE)
The dangers of aristolochic
acid. Drug monitor. August, p. 51.
Warnings about St.
John's wort. Drug monitor. January, p. 57.
AMERICAN
INDIANS
Faster reimbursement
for Indian Health Service facilities. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. July, p. 42.
Government supports
more tribally operated IHS facilities. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. November, p. 65.
Key Indian health
care legislation up for renewal. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. May, p. 61.
Poor glycemic control
for American Indians. Drug monitor. January, p. 56.
CANCER
A patch for leaky
lungs. Clinical digest. August, p. 33.
Colon cancer: Its
links to cholesterol, obesity, and ethnicity. Pourian N,
Nasrabadi AKS. December, p. 11.
Elders underrepresented
in cancer trials. Clinical digest. February, p. 53.
New drug for acute
myeloid leukemia. Drug monitor. September, p. 61.
Tamoxifen: Worth
the expense? Drug monitor. March, p. 75.
Thalidomide found
to have antitumor action. Drug monitor. January, p. 57.
The Pacific Teletumor
Board: An innovation in cancer care. Davis LJ, Kavolius
J, Goldsmith B, Berenberg J, Hu JS. September, p. 10. (CE/CME)
Touted breast cancer
treatment loses luster. Drug monitor. June, p. 45.
Vaccine for colorectal
cancer? Drug monitor. December, p. 21.
When cancer patients
are depressed. Drug monitor. December, p. 21.
CAPITAL
COMMENT
Can Washington craft
a Medicare pharmacy benefit? Capital comment. Sunshine
J. September, p. 68.
Changing systems,
changing culture—Why the VA leads the patient safety
pack. Capital comment. Sunshine J. May, p. 67.
Improving patient
safety: The Institute of Medicine's report. Capital comment.
Sunshine J. March, p. 52.
Living longer and
healthier in America. Capital comment. Sunshine J. August,
p. 55.
Put your money where
your need is: Equitable resource allocation and the VA.
Capital comment. Sunshine J. January, p. 42.
The VA formulary:
A model for the nation. Capital comment. Sunshine J. November,
p. 12.
VERA: A giant step
forward for resource allocation in the VHA. Capital comment.
Sunshine J. February, p. 48.
CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASE
Advances in heart
failure treatment. Chan-Tack KM. July, p. 20.
Beta blocker use
on the rise. Drug monitor. December, p. 21.
Cardiac chronotherapy.
Drug monitor. October, p. 17.
Caring for veterans
with chronic heart failure. Greisinger A, Espadas D, Ashton
CM. July, p. 10. (CE/CME)
Carotid endarterectomy
in elders. Clinical digest. October, p. 53.
Cholesterol drugs:
Underprescribed? Drug monitor. June, p. 45.
Improving quality
of life through cardiac rehab. O'Connor EA, Tabb J, Ragsdale
K. January, p. 33.
Postoperative confusion
in elders. Clinical digest. September, p. 16.
The beat on heart
failure. Patient information. May, p. 71.
The facts about atrial
fibrillation. Patient information. February, p. 59.
Treating elders for
congestive heart failure. Drug monitor. May, p. 65.
Using pulse pressure
to predict cardiovascular complications. Clinical digest.
July, p. 51.
CLINICAL
DIGEST
A patch for leaky
lungs. Clinical digest. August, p. 33.
Are suicidal elders
receiving treatment? Clinical digest. April, p. 53.
Can drinking more
coffee prevent Parkinson's disease? Clinical digest. July,
p. 54.
Carotid endarterectomy
in elders. Clinical digest. October, p. 53.
Childhood head injuries:
Identifying abuse. Clinical digest. March, p. 67.
Do preventive home
visits help elders? Clinical digest. June, p. 40.
Does gender affect
outcome after traumatic brain injury? Clinical digest.
March, p. 67.
Does smoking cessation
reduce cataract risk? Clinical digest. November, p. 9.
Elders underrepresented
in cancer trials. Clinical digest. February, p. 53.
Erectile dysfunction:
Getting the partner's perspective. Clinical digest. January,
p. 19.
Falling short of
diabetes treatment goals. Clinical digest. September, p.
19.
First-hand tips for
easing GI prep. Clinical digest. November, p. 10.
Gastroenterologists
at risk for H. pylori infection. Clinical digest.
October, p. 53.
Genetic mutation
in Alzheimer's. Clinical digest. December, p. 43.
Golden years getting
brighter. Clinical digest. March, p. 64.
High five to high
fiber. Clinical digest. August, p. 33.
Identifying catheter-associated
urinary tract infection. Clinical digest. May, p. 59.
Improvements in asthma
self-management. Clinical digest. January, p. 15.
In the mood for weaning.
Clinical digest. October, p. 53.
Is diabetes linked
to cognitive decline? Clinical digest. March, p. 63.
Is your job a pain
in the arm? Clinical digest. December, p. 44.
Life after radical
prostatectomy. Clinical digest. March, p. 63.
Needle fragments:
A diabetic danger. Clinical digest. August, p. 23.
NPs versus MDs: Comparing
outcomes and patient satisfaction. Clinical digest. February,
p. 53.
One approach to cleaner
hands. Clinical digest. December, p. 43.
Perioperative oxygen
reduces nausea and vomiting. Clinical digest. January,
p. 19.
Peripheral vascular
disease and diabetes: A better prognosis. Clinical digest.
July, p. 51.
Physician, heal thyself
first. Clinical digest. July, p. 51.
Postoperative confusion
in elders. Clinical digest. September, p. 16.
Predicting functional
decline. Clinical digest. May, p. 59.
Predicting recovery
in elders. Clinical digest. January, p. 20.
Recognizing and preventing
PTSD. Clinical digest. November, p. 9.
Rigorous physical
therapy in the ICU. Clinical digest. September, p. 16.
Same-day laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. Clinical digest. January, p. 20.
Specialty ICUs: Worth
the cost? Clinical digest. July, p. 54.
Spray-on skin. Clinical
digest. March, p. 63.
Tuning in to patients'
concerns. Clinical digest. June, p. 40.
Using pulse pressure
to predict cardiovascular complications. Clinical digest.
July, p. 51.
What do patients
think of telemedicine? Clinical digest. August, p. 23.
When depression takes
a back seat. Clinical digest. May, p. 60.
When seldom is heard
an encouraging word.… Clinical digest. April, p. 53.
With PSA testing,
what you say matters. Clinical digest. November, p. 10.
COAGULOPATHY
A closer look at
clopidogrel-associated thrombocytopenia. Drug monitor.
July, p. 45.
Anticoagulation in
elders: Assessing oral therapy. Drug monitor. April, p.
59.
COMPUTERIZATION
Another kink in the
BCMA system. Reader feedback. August, p. 63.
Assessing substance
abuse: An automated self-report inventory. Pekala RJ, Ainslie
G, Eliott NC, Mullen KJ, Salinger MM, Masten E, Angelini
F, Kumar VK. June, p. 27.
Bar code medication
administration in the VHA—Using technology to reduce
medical errors. Tech talk. Breland AE Jr. April, p. 50.
Computerized patient
record system: Breaching the resistance barricade. Tech
talk. Breland AE Jr. July, p. 57.
The Pacific Teletumor
Board: An innovation in cancer care. Davis LJ, Kavolius
J, Goldsmith B, Berenberg J, Hu JS. September, p. 10. (CE/CME)
Tips for tighter
computer security. Tech talk. Breland AE Jr. December,
p. 45.
VIReC: Promoting
information sharing in the health services research community.
Tech talk. Kubal
JD, Webber SA, Cowper DC, Hynes DM. October, p. 13.
DERMATOLOGY
Cellulitis or Lyme
disease? Drug monitor. September, p. 61.
Long-term treatment
for atopic dermatitis. Drug monitor. November, p. 44.
DIABETES
Changing of the guard
in diabetes therapy. Drug monitor. June, p. 45.
Falling short of
diabetes treatment goals. Clinical digest. September, p.
19.
Is diabetes linked
to cognitive decline? Clinical digest. March, p. 63.
Needle fragments:
A diabetic danger. Clinical digest. August, p. 23.
Peripheral vascular
disease and diabetes: A better prognosis. Clinical digest.
July, p. 51.
Poor glycemic control
for American Indians. Drug monitor. January, p. 56.
Preventing diabetes
complications. Baker EK, McKenna JP, Lamb ME. February,
p. 10. (CE)
DIAGNOSIS
Cellulitis or Lyme
disease? Drug monitor. September, p. 61.
Diagnosing arthritis:
How supportive studies can help. Medsger TA Jr. April,
p. 31.
Four steps to diagnosing
acid-base disorders. Ghosh AK, Ghosh K. July, p. 23.
Identifying catheter-associated
urinary tract infection. Clinical digest. May, p. 59.
Multidrug-resistant
tuberculosis, part 1—Rising to the diagnostic challenge.
Spiegler P, Ilowite J. May, p. 44.
DRUG
MONITOR
A closer look at
clopidogrel-associated thrombocytopenia. Drug monitor.
July, p. 45.
ABCs of hepatitis
vaccination. Drug monitor. March, p. 75.
Accelerated approval
for new protease inhibitor. Drug monitor. November, p.
51.
Anticoagulation in
elders: Assessing oral therapy. Drug monitor. April, p.
59.
Antiretrovirals:
Are they safe for patients with hepatitis? Drug monitor.
February, p. 60.
Beta blocker use
on the rise. Drug monitor. December, p. 21.
Blocking postherpetic
neuralgia. Drug monitor. January, p. 56.
Can preop midazolam
improve postop recovery? Drug monitor. November, p. 44.
Cardiac chronotherapy.
Drug monitor. October, p. 17.
Cellulitis or Lyme
disease? Drug monitor. September, p. 61.
Changing of the guard
in diabetes therapy. Drug monitor. June, p. 45.
Cholesterol drugs:
Underprescribed? Drug monitor. June, p. 45.
Could celecoxib cause
acute pancreatitis? Drug monitor. May, p. 65.
Do drug companies
influence prescribing practices? Drug monitor. March, p.
75.
Elders at risk for
postdischarge ADEs. Drug monitor. January, p. 58.
Evaluating renoprotective
effects of dopamine and furosemide. Drug monitor. March,
p. 70.
FDA warnings about
cisapride. Drug monitor. March, p. 70.
Insomnia: Breaking
away from benzodiazepines. Drug monitor. January, p. 58.
Irbesartan for headache
in nonsevere hypertension. Drug monitor. September, p.
61.
Is fluconazole appropriate
for ICU patients? Drug monitor. April, p. 59.
Long-term treatment
for atopic dermatitis. Drug monitor. November, p. 44.
New drug for acute
myeloid leukemia. Drug monitor. September, p. 61.
New drug for irritable
bowel syndrome. Drug monitor. May, p. 66.
Opportunistic illnesses
after potent antiretroviral therapy. Drug monitor. March,
p. 76.
Outpatient prescription
errors: The awful truth. Drug monitor. August, p. 51.
Poor glycemic control
for American Indians. Drug monitor. January, p. 56.
Tamoxifen: Worth
the expense? Drug monitor. March, p. 75.
Thalidomide found
to have antitumor action. Drug monitor. January, p. 57.
The dangers of aristolochic
acid. Drug monitor. August, p. 51.
The triple antiretroviral
regimen: Three years later. Drug monitor. October, p. 17.
Timely antibiotics
in the ED. Drug monitor. August, p. 51.
Touted breast cancer
treatment loses luster. Drug monitor. June, p. 45.
Treating elders for
congestive heart failure. Drug monitor. May, p. 65.
Treating seizures
in elders. Drug monitor. February, p. 60.
Using HIV drug-resistance
tests to guide treatment. Drug monitor. July, p. 45.
Vaccine for colorectal
cancer? Drug monitor. December, p. 21.
Warnings about St.
John's wort. Drug monitor. January, p. 57.
When cancer patients
are depressed. Drug monitor. December, p. 21.
DRUG
UTILIZATION EVALUATION
Antiretrovirals:
Are they safe for patients with hepatitis? Drug monitor.
February, p. 60.
Beta blocker use
on the rise. Drug monitor. December, p. 21.
Evaluating renoprotective
effects of dopamine and furosemide. Drug monitor. March,
p. 70.
Is fluconazole appropriate
for ICU patients? Drug monitor. April, p. 59.
Losartan therapy:
A safe alternative to ACE inhibitors? Kapadia VK, Folstad
JE, White CM. June, p. 10. (CE)
Parenteral antibiotic
therapy: A home-based program. Lentino JR, Pachucki CT,
Byrne R, Lau MT, Bayer D. April, p. 10. (CE/CME)
Tamoxifen: Worth
the expense? Drug monitor. March, p. 75.
Timely antibiotics
in the ED. Drug monitor. August, p. 51.
ECONOMIC
ISSUES
Put your money where
your need is: Equitable resource allocation and the VA.
Capital comment. Sunshine J. January, p. 42.
Rethinking routine
anaerobic blood cultures. Abo-Auda W, Garcia I, Byrd RP
Jr, Fields C, Roy TM. January, p. 49.
The VA formulary:
A model for the nation. Capital comment. Sunshine J. November,
p. 12.
Third party billing
in the VHA: A look at cost and policy. Nugent G, Franchi
E, Nugent L, Schehr S, Rodriguez A, Nadeja C. November,
p. 31.
Treating behavioral
disturbance in dementia: Pharmacoeconomic considerations.
Kasckow JW, Sabai M, Malik MS, Pisarska M, Mulchahey JJ.
July, p. 34.
TRICARE claims: A
waste of paper—and money. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. September, p. 22.
VERA: A giant step
forward for resource allocation in the VHA. Capital comment.
Sunshine J. February, p. 48.
ENDOCRINOLOGY
Changing of the guard
in diabetes therapy. Drug monitor. June, p. 45.
Falling short of
diabetes treatment goals. Clinical digest. September, p.
19.
Is diabetes linked
to cognitive decline? Clinical digest. March, p. 63.
Needle fragments:
A diabetic danger. Clinical digest. August, p. 23.
Peripheral vascular
disease and diabetes: A better prognosis. Clinical digest.
July, p. 51.
Poor glycemic control
for American Indians. Drug monitor. January, p. 56.
Preventing diabetes
complications. Baker EK, McKenna JP, Lamb ME. February,
p. 10. (CE)
The highs and lows
of thyroid disease. Patient information. August, p. 57.
FEDERAL
HEALTH MATTERS
Caring for homeless
vets. Federal health matters. Barlas S. May, p. 61.
Change in the air
for military health care. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. March, p. 28.
Clinton speaks out
on medical errors. Federal health matters. Barlas S. April,
p. 49.
Congress approves
annual pay raises for VA nurses. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. November, p. 65.
Controversy over
supervision of nurse anesthetists. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. June, p. 41.
Could FSS expansion
threaten veterans' health care? Federal health matters.
Barlas S. October, p. 55.
Defense secretary
targets TRICARE. Federal health matters. Barlas S. January,
p. 67.
DoD and VA plan collaborative
health care initiative. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. March, p. 31.
DoD faces anthrax
vaccine shortage. Federal health matters. Barlas S. September,
p. 22.
DoD looks closely
at anthrax vaccine. Federal health matters. Barlas S. January,
p. 67.
Easing the way for
veterans filing claims. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. September, p. 22.
Faster reimbursement
for Indian Health Service facilities. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. July, p. 42.
Federal efforts to
cut medical errors. Federal health matters. Barlas S. February,
p. 50.
GAO: VA still needs
to improve protections for human research subjects. Federal
health matters. Barlas S. December, p. 51.
Gober announces spinal
cord injury treatment initiative. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. October, p. 55.
Government supports
more tribally operated IHS facilities. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. November, p. 65.
Hepatitis C: When
is it service connected? Federal health matters. Barlas
S. July, p. 42.
House bill could
benefit military families and retirees. Federal health
matters. Barlas S. April, p. 60.
House passes VHA
FY 2001 budget. Federal health matters. Barlas S. August,
p. 50.
Improving TRICARE
access in remote locations. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. August, p. 49.
IOM reports on the
VA formulary. Federal health matters. Barlas S. August,
p. 49.
Key Indian health
care legislation up for renewal. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. May, p. 61.
Limiting use of restraints
and seclusion with mentally ill patients. Federal health
matters. Barlas S. December, p. 51.
Making VHA salaries
more competitive. Federal health matters. Barlas S. June,
p. 41.
McCain's prescription.
Federal health matters. Barlas S. February, p. 50.
New DoD advisor for
medical aspects of deployment. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. October, p. 55.
TRICARE claims: A
waste of paper—and money. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. September, p. 22.
TRICARE tightens
maternal care policy. Federal health matters. Barlas S.
March, p. 28.
VA budget boost proposed
for fiscal year 2001. Federal health matters. Barlas S.
April, p. 49.
VA expands geriatric
research. Federal health matters. Barlas S. January, p.
68.
VA to institute accreditation
program for clinical research. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. July, p. 42.
Veterans happy with
VA health care. Federal health matters. Barlas S. January,
p. 67.
Washington prepares
for another budget battle. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. May, p. 62.
What to do with video
medical records. Federal health matters. Barlas S. February,
p. 63.
FEDERAL
LAW
Federal rules on
postemployment activities—Is there life after federal
employment? Federal law. Green J. January, p. 61.
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Dealing with diverticulitis.
Patient information. March, p. 91.
First-hand tips for
easing GI prep. Clinical digest. November, p. 10.
Gastroenterologists
at risk for H. pylori infection. Clinical digest.
October, p. 53.
New drug for irritable
bowel syndrome. Drug monitor. May, p. 66.
Same-day laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. Clinical digest. January, p. 20.
GERIATRICS
Anticoagulation in
elders: Assessing oral therapy. Drug monitor. April, p.
59.
Are suicidal elders
receiving treatment? Clinical digest. April, p. 53.
Carotid endarterectomy
in elders. Clinical digest. October, p. 53.
Do preventive home
visits help elders? Clinical digest. June, p. 40.
Elders at risk for
postdischarge ADEs. Drug monitor. January, p. 58.
Elders underrepresented
in cancer trials. Clinical digest. February, p. 53.
Golden years getting
brighter. Clinical digest. March, p. 64.
Living longer and
healthier in America. Capital comment. Sunshine J. August,
p. 55.
Postoperative confusion
in elders. Clinical digest. September, p. 16.
Predicting functional
decline. Clinical digest. May, p. 59.
Predicting recovery
in elders. Clinical digest. January, p. 20.
Treating elders for
congestive heart failure. Drug monitor. May, p. 65.
Treating seizures
in elders. Drug monitor. February, p. 60.
VA expands geriatric
research. Federal health matters. Barlas S. January, p.
68.
GULF
WAR ILLNESS
DoD and VA plan collaborative
health care initiative. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. March, p. 31.
Mandibular pain in
a Gulf War veteran. Flaxman NA, Spray JR, Reed HS. December,
p. 28.
HEADACHE
A heads-up on headache.
Patient information. November, p. 47.
Irbesartan for headache
in nonsevere hypertension. Drug monitor. September, p.
61.
HEMATOLOGIC
DISORDERS
Myelofibrosis: A
case of 21-year survival. Koslosky W, Bellam S, Chin NW,
Pincus MR. February, p. 42.
New drug for acute
myeloid leukemia. Drug monitor. September, p. 61.
HEPATITIS
ABCs of hepatitis
vaccination. Drug monitor. March, p. 75.
Antiretrovirals:
Are they safe for patients with hepatitis? Drug monitor.
February, p. 60.
At war with hepatitis
C, part 3—Managing chronic infection. Wright T, Jeffers
L, Mitchell T, Holohan TV, Kizer KW. January, p. 24. (CE/CME)
Getting a handle
on hepatitis C. Patient information. January, p. 77.
Hepatitis C: When
is it service connected? Federal health matters. Barlas
S. July, p. 42.
HIV
Accelerated approval
for new protease inhibitor. Drug monitor. November, p.
51.
Antiretrovirals:
Are they safe for patients with hepatitis? Drug monitor.
February, p. 60.
HIV in the 21st century,
part 1—The changing face of AIDS. Oliva D, Glatt AE.
February, p. 20.
HIV in the 21st century,
part 2—Deciphering lab results. Mathieu PJ, Roistacher
K, Glatt AE. March, p. 19.
HIV in the 21st century,
part 3—Recognizing signs of infection. Mathieu PJ,
Tang IT, Glatt AE. April, p. 18.
HIV in the 21st century,
part 4—Current treatment guidelines. Tang IT, Patel
NN, Anastos K, Glatt AE. May, p. 19.
Opportunistic illnesses
after potent antiretroviral therapy. Drug monitor. March,
p. 76.
The triple antiretroviral
regimen: Three years later. Drug monitor. October, p. 17.
Using HIV drug-resistance
tests to guide treatment. Drug monitor. July, p. 45.
HYPERTENSION
Drug- and substance-induced
hypertension. Pulakandum I, Kochar MS. November, p. 52.
(CE/CME)
Irbesartan for headache
in nonsevere hypertension. Drug monitor. September, p.
61.
Losartan therapy:
A safe alternative to ACE inhibitors? Kapadia VK, Folstad
JE, White CM. June, p. 10. (CE)
Under pressure: The
story of hypertension. Patient information. July, p. 63.
IMMUNOLOGY
ABCs of hepatitis
vaccination. Drug monitor. March, p. 75.
DoD faces anthrax
vaccine shortage. Federal health matters. Barlas S. September,
p. 22.
DoD looks closely
at anthrax vaccine. Federal health matters. Barlas S. January,
p. 67.
Immunologic considerations
in managing chronic bronchitis. Ahmed Z, McCoskey EH, Byrd
RP Jr, Roy TM. March, p. 10. (CE/CME)
Vaccine for colorectal
cancer? Drug monitor. December, p. 21.
INFECTIOUS
DISEASES
Cellulitis or Lyme
disease? Drug monitor. September, p. 61.
Combating a cold.
Patient information. April, p. 61.
Gastroenterologists
at risk for H. pylori infection. Clinical digest.
October, p. 53.
Is fluconazole appropriate
for ICU patients? Drug monitor. April, p. 59.
Malaria in a borderless
world. Gruppo LQ Jr, McClellan JS Jr. October, p. 18. (CE/CME)
Multidrug-resistant
tuberculosis, part 1—Rising to the diagnostic challenge.
Spiegler P, Ilowite J. May, p. 44.
Multidrug-resistant
tuberculosis, part 2—Strategies for treatment and
prevention. Spiegler P, Ilowite J. June, p. 16.
Parenteral antibiotic
therapy: A home-based program. Lentino JR, Pachucki CT,
Byrne R, Lau MT, Bayer D. April, p. 10. (CE/CME)
Rethinking routine
anaerobic blood cultures. Abo-Auda W, Garcia I, Byrd RP
Jr, Fields C, Roy TM. January, p. 49.
Waging war on chlamydial
infection. Koch M. December, p. 22. (CE/CME)
INFORMATION/DATABASE
MANAGEMENT
Tracking urinary
incontinence. Walter JS, Sacks J, Welsh G, Terlouw P, Wheeler
JS, Damaser MS, Othman R, Anfinsen L. September, p. 28.
VIReC: Promoting
information sharing in the health services research community.
Tech talk. Kubal JD, Webber SA, Cowper DC, Hynes DM. October,
p. 13.
INTENSIVE
CARE
Is fluconazole appropriate
for ICU patients? Drug monitor. April, p. 59.
Rigorous physical
therapy in the ICU. Clinical digest. September, p. 16.
Specialty ICUs: Worth
the cost? Clinical digest. July, p. 54.
LABORATORY
MEDICINE
HIV in the 21st century,
part 2—Deciphering lab results. Mathieu PJ, Roistacher
K, Glatt AE. March, p. 19.
Spotlight on mobile
laboratory services. Reyes CV, Clark K, Jove M. November,
p. 21.
MEETINGS
AND EVENTS
January, p. 81; March,
p. 82.
MENTAL
HEALTH
Are suicidal elders
receiving treatment? Clinical digest. April, p. 53.
Depression: More
than just "the blues." Patient information. October,
p. 57.
Limiting use of restraints
and seclusion with mentally ill patients. Federal health
matters. Barlas S. December, p. 51.
Recognizing and preventing
PTSD. Clinical digest. November, p. 9.
Treating behavioral
disturbance in dementia: Pharmacoeconomic considerations.
Kasckow JW, Sabai M, Malik MS, Pisarska M, Mulchahey JJ.
July, p. 34.
When cancer patients
are depressed. Drug monitor. December, p. 21.
When depression takes
a back seat. Clinical digest. May, p. 60.
MILITARY
HEALTH SERVICES
Change in the air
for military health care. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. March, p. 28.
Defense secretary
targets TRICARE. Federal health matters. Barlas S. January,
p. 67.
DoD and VA plan collaborative
health care initiative. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. March, p. 31.
DoD faces anthrax
vaccine shortage. Federal health matters. Barlas S. September,
p. 22.
DoD looks closely
at anthrax vaccine. Federal health matters. Barlas S. January,
p. 67.
House bill could
benefit military families and retirees. Federal health
matters. Barlas S. April, p. 60.
Improving TRICARE
access in remote locations. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. August, p. 49.
New DoD advisor for
medical aspects of deployment. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. October, p. 55.
TRICARE claims: A
waste of paper—and money. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. September, p. 22.
TRICARE tightens
maternal care policy. Federal health matters. Barlas S.
March, p. 28.
NEUROLOGY
Can drinking more
coffee prevent Parkinson's disease? Clinical digest. July,
p. 54.
Does gender affect
outcome after traumatic brain injury? Clinical digest.
March, p. 67.
Genetic mutation
in Alzheimer's. Clinical digest. December, p. 43.
Treating seizures
in elders. Drug monitor. February, p. 60.
NUTRITION
High five to high
fiber. Clinical digest. August, p. 33.
OPTHAMOLOGY
Does smoking cessation
reduce cataract risk? Clinical digest. November, p. 9.
OSTEOPOROSIS
Evaluating osteoporotic
risk factors. Hall SL, Dew AL. August, p. 24. (CE/CME)
PAIN
MANAGEMENT
A heads-up on headache.
Patient information. November, p. 47.
All about arthritis.
Patient information. December, p. 47.
Blocking postherpetic
neuralgia. Drug monitor. January, p. 56.
PATIENT
EDUCATION
Improvements in asthma
self-management. Clinical digest. January, p. 15.
PATIENT
INFORMATION
A heads-up on headache.
Patient information. November, p. 47.
All about arthritis.
Patient information. December, p. 47.
Combating a cold.
Patient information. April, p. 61.
Dealing with diverticulitis.
Patient information. March, p. 91.
Depression: More
than just "the blues." Patient information. October,
p. 57.
Getting a handle
on hepatitis C. Patient information. January, p. 77.
Lifting the shadow
of erectile dysfunction. Patient information. June, p.
43.
Strike back against
stroke. Patient information. September, p. 77.
The beat on heart
failure. Patient information. May, p. 71.
The facts about atrial
fibrillation. Patient information. February, p. 59.
The highs and lows
of thyroid disease. Patient information. August, p. 57.
Under pressure: The
story of hypertension. Patient information. July, p. 63.
PATIENT
SAFETY
Another kink in the
BCMA system. Reader feedback. August, p. 63.
Bar code medication
administration in the VHA—Using technology to reduce
medical errors. Tech talk. Breland AE Jr. April, p. 50.
Changing systems,
changing culture—Why the VA leads the patient safety
pack. Capital comment. Sunshine J. May, p. 67.
Clinton speaks out
on medical errors. Federal health matters. Barlas S. April,
p. 49.
Controversy over
supervision of nurse anesthetists. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. June, p. 41.
Federal efforts to
cut medical errors. Federal health matters. Barlas S. February,
p. 50.
Improving patient
safety: The Institute of Medicine's report. Capital comment.
Sunshine J. March, p. 52.
Outpatient prescription
errors: The awful truth. Drug monitor. August, p. 51.
PHARMACY
Can Washington craft
a Medicare pharmacy benefit? Capital comment. Sunshine
J. September, p. 68.
Do drug companies
influence prescribing practices? Drug monitor. March, p.
75.
IOM reports on the
VA formulary. Federal health matters. Barlas S. August,
p. 49.
The VA formulary:
A model for the nation. Capital comment. Sunshine J. November,
p. 12.
PREVENTIVE
MEDICINE
Can preop midazolam
improve postop recovery? Drug monitor. November, p. 44.
Do preventive home
visits help elders? Clinical digest. June, p. 40.
One approach to cleaner
hands. Clinical digest. December, p. 43.
Perioperative oxygen
reduces nausea and vomiting. Clinical digest. January,
p. 19.
Physician, heal thyself
first. Clinical digest. July, p. 51.
Predicting functional
decline. Clinical digest. May, p. 59.
Predicting recovery
in elders. Clinical digest. January, p. 20.
Recognizing and preventing
PTSD. Clinical digest. November, p. 9.
Using pulse pressure
to predict cardiovascular complications. Clinical digest.
July, p. 51.
With PSA testing,
what you say matters. Clinical digest. November, p. 10.
PRIMARY
CARE
NPs versus MDs: Comparing
outcomes and patient satisfaction. Clinical digest. February,
p. 53.
Tuning in to patients'
concerns. Clinical digest. June, p. 40.
READER
FEEDBACK
Alternative therapies:
Fanning flames of fear and ignorance. Reader feedback.
August, p. 63.
Another kink in the
BCMA system. Reader feedback. August, p. 63.
RESEARCH
GAO: VA still needs
to improve protections for human research subjects. Federal
health matters. Barlas S. December, p. 51.
VA expands geriatric
research. Federal health matters. Barlas S. January, p.
68.
VA to institute accreditation
program for clinical research. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. July, p. 42.
RESPIRATORY
CARE
Immunologic considerations
in managing chronic bronchitis. Ahmed Z, McCoskey EH, Byrd
RP Jr, Roy TM. March, p. 10. (CE/CME)
Improvements in asthma
self-management. Clinical digest. January, p. 15.
In the mood for weaning.
Clinical digest. October, p. 53.
RHEUMATIC
DISEASE
All about arthritis.
Patient information. December, p. 47.
Diagnosing arthritis:
How supportive studies can help. Medsger TA Jr. April,
p. 31.
When seldom is heard
an encouraging word.… Clinical digest. April, p. 53.
SEEK & DECODE
May, p. 78; June,
p. 42; July, p. 60; August, p. 66; September, p. 80; October,
p. 56; November, p. 62; December, p. 52.
SEXUAL
DYSFUNCTION
Assessing male sexual
dysfunction in the VHA: A clinic profile. Beaudreau SA,
Litz BT, Kaufman M. August, p. 11.
Erectile dysfunction:
Getting the partner's perspective. Clinical digest. January,
p. 19.
Life after radical
prostatectomy. Clinical digest. March, p. 63.
Lifting the shadow
of erectile dysfunction. Patient information. June, p.
43.
SPINAL
CORD INJURY
Gober announces spinal
cord injury treatment initiative. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. October, p. 55.
STROKE
Acute stroke management
in the VA. Oddone E, Booss J, Brass LM, Coull B, Goldstein
LB, Gorelick P, Horner R, Matchar D, Provenzale J, Kaplan
L. September, p. 40.
Strike back against
stroke. Patient information. September, p. 77.
SUBSTANCE
ABUSE
Assessing substance
abuse: An automated self-report inventory. Pekala RJ, Ainslie
G, Elliott NC, Mullen KJ, Salinger MM, Masten E, Angelini
F, Kumar VK. June, p. 27.
Does smoking cessation
reduce cataract risk? Clinical digest. November, p. 9.
Early intervention
for alcoholism: Helping patients overcome denial. Sarmiento
IC. October, p. 45.
SURGERY
Can preop midazolam
improve postop recovery? Drug monitor. November, p. 44.
Carotid endarterectomy
in elders. Clinical digest. October, p. 53.
Life after radical
prostatectomy. Clinical digest. March, p. 63.
Perioperative oxygen
reduces nausea and vomiting. Clinical digest. January,
p. 19.
Peripheral vascular
disease and diabetes: A better prognosis. Clinical digest.
July, p. 51.
Postoperative confusion
in elders. Clinical digest. September, p. 16.
Same-day laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. Clinical digest. January, p. 20.
TECH
TALK
Bar code medication
administration in the VHA—Using technology to reduce
medical errors. Tech talk. Breland AE Jr. April, p. 50.
Computerized patient
record system: Breaching the resistance barricade. Tech
talk. Breland AE Jr. July, p. 57.
Tips for tighter
computer security. Tech talk. Breland AE Jr. December,
p. 45.
VIReC: Promoting
information sharing in the health services research community.
Tech talk. Kubal JD, Webber SA, Cowper DC, Hynes DM. October,
p. 13.
TELEMEDICINE
The Pacific Teletumor
Board: An innovation in cancer care. Davis LJ, Kavolius
J, Goldsmith B, Berenberg J, Hu JS. September, p. 10. (CE/CME)
What do patients
think of telemedicine? Clinical digest. August, p. 23.
TRAUMA
Childhood head injuries:
Identifying abuse. Clinical digest. March, p. 67.
Does gender affect
outcome after traumatic brain injury? Clinical digest.
March, p. 67.
The ABCs of trauma
triage. Siegel DC. October, p. 30.
UROLOGY
Evaluating renoprotective
effects of dopamine and furosemide. Drug monitor. March,
p. 70.
Identifying catheter-associated
urinary tract infection. Clinical digest. May, p. 59.
Life after radical
prostatectomy. Clinical digest. March, p. 63.
Tracking urinary
incontinence. Walter JS, Sacks J, Welsh G, Terlouw P, Wheeler
JS, Damaser MS, Othman R, Anfinsen L. September, p. 28.
With PSA testing,
what you say matters. Clinical digest. November, p. 10.
VASCULAR
DISEASE
Outpatient management
of deep vein thrombosis. Guillen MK, Wright PS. August,
p. 36.
Peripheral vascular
disease and diabetes: A better prognosis. Clinical digest.
July, p. 51.
Strategies for treating
peripheral vascular disease. Samuelson B, Norton VC. March,
p. 34.
VHA
Assessing male sexual
dysfunction in the VHA: A clinic profile. Beaudreau SA,
Litz BT, Kaufman M. August, p. 11.
Caring for homeless
vets. Federal health matters. Barlas S. May, p. 61.
Changing systems,
changing culture—Why the VA leads the patient safety
pack. Capital comment. Sunshine J. May, p. 67.
Congress approves
annual pay raises for VA nurses. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. November, p. 65.
Could FSS expansion
threaten veterans' health care? Federal health matters.
Barlas S. October, p. 55.
DoD and VA plan collaborative
health care initiative. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. March, p. 31.
Easing the way for
veterans filing claims. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. September, p. 22.
Federal efforts to
cut medical errors. Federal health matters. Barlas S. February,
p. 50.
GAO: VA still needs
to improve protections for human research subjects. Federal
health matters. Barlas S. December, p. 51.
Gober announces spinal
cord injury treatment initiative. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. October, p. 55.
Hepatitis C: When
is it service connected? Federal health matters. Barlas
S. July, p. 42.
House passes VHA
FY 2001 budget. Federal health matters. Barlas S. August,
p. 50.
IOM reports on the
VA formulary. Federal health matters. Barlas S. August,
p. 49.
Making VHA salaries
more competitive. Federal health matters. Barlas S. June,
p. 41.
McCain's prescription.
Federal health matters. Barlas S. February, p. 50.
Put your money where
your need is: Equitable resource allocation and the VA.
Capital comment. Sunshine J. January, p. 42.
The VA formulary:
A model for the nation. Capital comment. Sunshine J. November,
p. 12.
Third party billing
in the VHA: A look at cost and policy. Nugent G, Franchi
E, Nugent L, Schehr S, Rodriguez A, Nadeja C. November,
p. 31.
VA budget boost proposed
for fiscal year 2001. Federal health matters. Barlas S.
April, p. 49.
VA expands geriatric
research. Federal health matters. Barlas S. January, p.
68.
VA to institute accreditation
program for clinical research. Federal health matters.
Barlas S. July, p. 42.
VERA: A giant step
forward for resource allocation in the VHA. Capital comment.
Sunshine J. February, p. 48.
Veterans happy with
VA health care. Federal health matters. Barlas S. January,
p. 67.
Washington prepares
for another budget battle. Federal health matters. Barlas
S. May, p. 62.
WEB
SITINGS
A bookshelf at your
fingertips. Web sitings. September, p. 64.
Arthritis Q&A.
Web sitings. March, p. 81.
Ask the clinic. Web
sitings. March, p. 79.
Communicating clearly.
Web sitings. September, p. 64.
Coping with chronic
conditions. Web sitings. January, p. 69.
Crunching the numbers.
Web sitings. September, p. 64.
Emergency info! Web
sitings. March, p. 81.
...Facts and Comparisons. Web
sitings. January, p. 70.
For Native Americans
with HIV. Web sitings. March, p. 81.
Guidelines galore.
Web sitings. September, p. 67.
Healthy, happy teens.
Web sitings. September, p. 64.
Medical meeting place.
Web sitings. March, p. 79.
New life for organ
donation. Web sitings. January, p. 70.
Panacea profiles.
Web sitings. March, p. 79.
Restraining orders.
Web sitings. January, p. 69.
Spotlight on public
health nursing. Web sitings. January, p. 69.
Stopping STDs. Web
sitings. March, p. 79.
Take the adherence
challenge. Web sitings. March, p. 81.
The facts on vaccines.
Web sitings. January, p. 69.
Total recall. Web
sitings. September, p. 64.
Tracking risky behavior.
Web sitings. January, p. 70.
WORK-RELATED
ISSUES
Federal rules on
postemployment activities—Is there life after federal
employment? Federal law. Green J. January, p. 61.
Is your job a pain
in the arm? Clinical digest. December, p. 44.
What to do with video
medical records. Federal health matters. Barlas S. February,
p. 63.
WOUND
CARE
Spray-on skin. Clinical
digest. March, p. 63.
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