Publications by authors named "M Felix"
The University of Kentucky's Drug Quality Task Force (DQTF) conducted a study to perform consumer-level quality assurance screening of vasopressin injections used in their healthcare pharmacies. The primary objective was to identify potential quality defects by examining intralot and interlot variability using Raman spectrometry and statistical analyses. Raman spectra were collected noninvasively and nondestructively from vasopressin vials (n=51) using a Thermo Scientific Smartraman DXR3 Analyzer.
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- Beta-lactam allergy is a significant public health concern, especially among Brazilian children and adolescents, and this study aims to evaluate the safety of direct Oral Provocation Tests (OPT) for this group.
- A cross-sectional study involved 54 children aged 1 to 17 with mild reactions to penicillin, using amoxicillin for the testing, and employed statistical methods to analyze results.
- The findings indicated that over 90% of participants were no longer considered allergic, with only a 7.5% positivity rate for the tests, and no serious reactions were reported, suggesting that the OPT is safe but calling for further research on its duration.
Background: A comprehensive medication review (CMR) is an annual service offered to eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries as a component of the Medication Therapy Management program. However, little is known about the most meaningful aspect of CMRs from the patient's perspective. This information is necessary to help improve the service.
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- A challenging case involved a 31-year-old female intravenous drug user who presented with severe symptoms, including fever and shortness of breath, and was diagnosed with high-grade MSSA bacteremia and multiple pulmonary emboli.
- Despite having significant heart complications like a large vegetation on the pulmonic valve, the patient was treated without valve replacement and was closely monitored with follow-up care and additional medications.