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J Friese

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Clinical evaluation of cefazedone.

The results of clinical trials with (6R,7R)-7-(2-[3,5-dichloro-4-oxo-1(4H)-pyridyl]-acetamido)-3-([(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-thio]methyl)-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4,2,0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid (cefazedone, Refosporen), a new cephalosporin derivative, are reported. Overall clinical assessment in a variety of indications, including urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, biliary tract and other abdominal infections, surgical and dermatological infections, gynaecological infections, on 699 patients showed very good and good results in 90.5% of patients. No difference in clinical effect was seen between twice daily and three times daily dosage. Local and general tolerance was very good. Changes in laboratory parameters attributable to the drug were infrequent and returned mostly from pathological to normal.

Adolescent

Mental health in primary care training and practice: an innovative approach.

The need to augment the number of primary care physicians throughout the nation has been well documented. Moreover, there is increasing recognition of the importance of mental health in primary care practice. The authors present a working definition of primary care practice, discuss the role of mental health in primary care, and describe an innovative program developed in Houston which integrates primary care mental health training into the education of primary care physicians and mental health professionals.

Adaptation, Psychological