Theophylline-induced behavior change in children: an objective evaluation of parents' perceptions
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Theophylline, a drug used to treat asthma, may not be responsible for many of the behavioral side effects that parents have reported in their children. Thirty-one children were divided into two groups: one took theophylline at an average dose of 15 milligrams per kilogram per day, and the other took a placebo, or inactive substance. After one week, each group was switched to the other treatment. The parents of the children had previously stated that their child experienced behavioral side effects from theophylline. The parents never knew whether their child was taking theophylline or placebo, and in most cases, they rated their child's behavior the same regardless of which treatment group the child was in. In addition, psychological tests on the children revealed no behavioral, emotional or intellectual changes when they were on theophylline compared to placebo. Theophylline tended to improve attention and increase anxiety and hand tremor, but these effects were mild.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1992
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Tools for Change
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Physicians may be able to take continuing medical education (CME) courses on the Internet in the future. Many states require physicians to accumulate a specific number of CME credits in order to be re-licensed or board certified. Most CME is provided by professional organizations, academic institutions, and businesses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Most courses are offered in a lecture or workshop format classrooms, conference centers, and even resorts and cruise ships. A list of Web sites that offer CME courses or links to CME courses is included.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1998
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The effects of the change in the NRMP matching algorithm
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A change in the algorithm that matches graduating medical students with residency programs probably will have little impact but may address the concerns of those who believe the match is biased against students. Researchers changed the algorithm used in the National Resident Matching Program so that it would be less biased and tested it against all applicants and residency programs in the 1993 through 1996 matches. Less than 0.1% of the students would have gotten a different match under the new algorithm. Most of these students would have gotten a better match under the new algorithm.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1997
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