i033 Biologic dose reduction: the physician's perspective

Radiation Dose Reduction Techniques in the Workplace

The principal objective of radiation protec­tion is to ensure that the dose received by any individual does not exceed the applicable M.P.D. values.We will discuss in this paper the presents recommendations and technical information related to the design and installation of struc­tural shielding with taking into account the concept of Maximum Permissible Dose equi­valent (MPDl as expressed and ...

Gradual dose reduction and medication tapering: a clinical perspective.

Recent changes in the State Operations Manual put new emphasis on attempts to gradually reduce the dose of certain medications -- namely psychotropic medications -- as a component of medication management in nursing facilities. Applying these federal guidelines to caring for elderly patients is often highly complex. It requires an understanding of existing clinical evidence, the current standar...

Major cost savings associated with biologic dose reduction in patients with inflammatory arthritis.

The purpose of this study was to explore whether patients with Inflammatory Arthritis (IA) (Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) or Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)) would remain in remission following a reduction in biologic dosing frequency and to calculate the cost savings associated with dose reduction. This prospective non-blinded non-randomised study commenced in 2010. Patients...

The Low-Dose Perspective

1988;93;54-59 Chest and Jane L. Stohler Peter R. Kowey, Ted D. Friehling, Roger A. Marinchak, Antoinette M. Sulpizi Safety and Efficacy of Amiodarone http://www.chestjournal.org/content/93/1/54 services can be found online on the World Wide Web at: The online version of this article, along with updated information and ) ISSN:0012-3692 http://www.chestjournal.org/site/misc/reprints.xhtml ( the c...

Biologic cut steroid dose in severe asthma