C O N T E N T S

Research and Reports
Monitoring Enteral Nutrition Therapy in the Elderly
Peggi Guenter
Enteral nutrition therapy (ENT) is an increasingly important adjunct to treatment of dementia, cerebrovascular disease, and many other conditions. This article provides an overview of the latest ENT techniques, associated complications, and consultant pharmacists’ vital monitoring role.

Clinical Review
New Therapies for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stephen M. Setter, Danial E. Baker
This literature review explores the pharmacodynamics of three exciting new additions to the antirheumatic armamentarium—celecoxib, etanercept, and leflunomide—with guidance on safe, effective use in clinical practice.

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Bylines Squaring the Hypothesis David K. Buerger Health Trends HT Care Guidelines Often Not Followed in Elderly; Hypertension and Impotence; Nursing Facility Outbreaks of Legionella Infection; Third-Party Medication Payments Grow; Pharmacist-Run Clinic Improves H. Pylori Outcomes; more Calendar Consultant Pharmacist Forum Over-the-Counter Medications: Consumers take Charge; Patient-Controlled Analgesia Follow-Up Findings Information Access Selected Web Site Reviews

ASCP Reports ASCP Foundation Launches MDS-Med Guide; HIV/AIDS Pharmacotherapy Traineeship Close to Home New Grant Program to Promote Home- and Community-Based Care; Middle-Aged Americans in the Dark About Long-Term Care Funding; more Helpful Ideas What You Can Do About Violence in the Workplace Robin Bodishbaugh The Consultant Pharmacist Readership Survey Federal Perspectives AHCPR Unveils Ehanced Quality Improvement Database; FDA to Tighten Postmarketing Surveillance Late Additions New Recommendations on Reducing Dispensing Errors