30th March 2009
A drug-drug interaction involves one drug affecting the activity of another usually when both are concurrently administered. Such interactions can result in the reduced or enhanced activity of one or both drugs. While many forms of drug-drug interactions ...
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30th March 2009
Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is the practice of integrating clinical experience and patient values with the best available research information to optimize patient outcomes.
A healthcare provider concluding on a clinical decision through EBM can be a...
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30th March 2009
An adverse drug reaction (ADR) is any unintended, noxious or undesired effect that occurs when a drug is used at accepted doses for preventing, diagnosing or treating a condition.
By this definition from the World Health Organization, ADRs can be furth...
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30th March 2009
A variety of medications is now available to combat the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that causes Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) yet no single medicine to-date is effective when taken alone and none of them provide a cure. Combinations of...
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30th March 2009
Starting on a medication can be an important step towards the cure or better control of a medical condition. Starting on the right foot is often invaluable to developing greater confidence and assurance in taking your medications consistently and appropr...
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Sudesh Samuel is a pharmacist and medical communications specialist with a keen interest in medication management services that make treatments safer, more effective and less costly. He is president of the Institute for Medication Management - http://www.medicationreview.net
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