Purpose: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is believed common after systemic antibiotic therapy,
yet few studies demonstrate this association. In this pilot study, we evaluate the effect of …

Mammography screening behavior has not been well studied among Middle Eastern
immigrant women. We conducted a telephone survey of 365 Arab American women residing in …

BACKGROUND: Despite known benefits of influenza vaccination and coverage by Medicare
Part B, elderly minority patients are less likely to receive influenza vaccination than whites. …

Background Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) results vary by analytical method. Use of same-visit
HbA1c testing methodology holds the promise of more efficient patient care, and …

Methods We distributed the OEA and LEA annually each spring from 1998 to 2002 to faculty,
residents, and patient care staff in our three ambulatory clinics. We distributed these …

Methods In the Wayne State University Department of Family Medicine, we implemented a
distance learning program to electronically deliver didactic conferences to residents at a …

Background: Evaluating new technology in clinical practice is an important component of
translating research into practice. We considered the feasibility of using a Clinical Laboratory …

Objective: Assessing health literacy during the clinical encounter is difficult. Many established
instruments are lengthy and not practical for use in a busy practice setting. Our objective …

The administration of intravenous levosimendan (0.1–0.4 μg/kg per minute) was associated
with a statistically significant reduction in plasma levels of endothelin-1 (ET-1) in 79 patients …

Methods We obtained approval for our study from the Wayne State University Human
Investigation Committee. We administered a confidential combined organizational and learning …