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Lam S, Tran T
Cardiol Rev . 2015 Apr; 23(5):261-7. PMID: 25923910
Antiplatelet therapy reduces the risks for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with atherosclerotic disease, and it is also beneficial in managing peripheral arterial disease (PAD). These agents work through...
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Lam S, Smith C, Gomolin I
J Am Geriatr Soc . 2015 Feb; 63(2):383-4. PMID: 25688611
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Zhao A, Lam S
Cardiol Rev . 2015 Jan; 23(3):148-52. PMID: 25580706
Hypertriglyceridemia is a prevalent yet under-addressed condition, often seen in association with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, obesity, and physical inactivity. The control of triglyceride (TG) levels is essential to prevent the...
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Lam S
Cardiol Rev . 2013 Mar; 21(4):207-12. PMID: 23535530
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke occurrence, severity, recurrence, and mortality. Anticoagulation therapy for the prevention of thromboembolism is critical in patients with AF who...
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Tichy E, Lam S, Militano U, Bessmertny O
J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther . 2013 Jan; 8(1):29-33. PMID: 23300393
Thrombocytopenia is a known complication of antiepileptic drug therapy. We present a case of a 3-year-old child who developed fever, rash, and severe thrombocytopenia within 10 days of initiating therapy...
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Lam S
Consult Pharm . 2012 Aug; 27(7):504-8. PMID: 22910131
A 76-year-old man with end-stage renal disease and multiple comorbidities developed progressive thrombocytopenia while receiving linezolid therapy. His platelet count dropped by more than 50% from the baseline after one...
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Lam S
Cardiol Rev . 2011 Oct; 19(6):300-4. PMID: 21983318
Hypertension is a common chronic disease that leads to significant cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Blood pressure control is essential to prevent end-organ complications, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure,...
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Hilas O, Patel P, Lam S
Open Neurol J . 2011 Jan; 4:15-24. PMID: 21258574
Objective: To summarize major clinical trials which evaluate the efficacy and safety data of approved disease modifying agents for the treatment of various types of multiple sclerosis. Data Sources: A...
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Lam S, Saad M
Cardiol Rev . 2010 Jun; 18(4):213-7. PMID: 20539105
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common chronic disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The primary goal of treatment is to target glycemic control by maintaining the glycosylated...
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Kohen I, Lester P, Lam S
Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat . 2010 Apr; 6:47-58. PMID: 20361061
Delusions, hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms can accompany a number of conditions in late life. As such, elderly patients are commonly prescribed antipsychotic medications for the treatment of psychosis in...