The objectives of this study were to determine the
peritoneal clearance of vitamin B-6 and to evaluate the
vitamin B-6 and vitamin A status of children with chronic
renal failure undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal
dialysis (CAPD). Eight children aged 2 to 18 years
(mean 12) were included in the study....
Melatonin is an neurohormone secreted by the pineal gland.
Several therapeutic possibilities for melatonin administration have
been suggested. However, clinical studies with melatonin have been
limited by lack of a delivery system capable of mimicking the
physiological release pattern of melatonin. There is an increasing
recognition that the skin can...
The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship
exists between a Competency Index Score and the following: educational
background, professional attitudes toward the changing role of the
pharmacist, participation in continuing pharmaceutical education,
and various demographic and miscellaneous characteristics.
A mail questionnaire was sent to a random...