Book Review: Liberty in America: 1600 to the Present (Liberty and Power, 1600-1760, Vol. 1). by Oscar & Lilian Handlin; Constitutional History of the American Revolution: The Authority of Rights. by John Phillip Reid; Beyond Confederation: Origins of the Constitution and American National Identity. Edited by Richard Beeman, Stephen Botein, and Edward C. Carter, Ii.

Book review: Liberty in America: 1600 to the Present (Liberty and Power, 1600-1760, vol. 1). By Oscar & Lilian Handlin. New York, N.Y.: Harper & Row Publishers. 1986. Pp. xix, 280 ; Constitutional History of the American Revolution: The Authority of Rights. By John Phillip Reid. Madison, Wi.: University of Wisconsin Press. Pp. ix, 374. 1986 ; Beyond Confederation: Origins of the Constitution and American National Identity. Edited by Richard Beeman, Stephen Botein, and Edward C. Carter, II. Chapel Hill, N.C.: University of North Carolina Press for the Institute of Early American Culture, Williamsburg, Va. Pp. x, 366. Reviewed by: John E. Semonche

Book Review: Liberty in America: 1600 to the Present (Liberty and Power, 1600-1760, Vol. 1). by Oscar & Lilian Handlin; Constitutional History of the American Revolution: The Authority of Rights. by John Phillip Reid; Beyond Confederation: Origins of the Constitution and American National Identity. Edited by Richard Beeman, Stephen Botein, and Edward C. Carter, Ii.

Book review: Liberty in America: 1600 to the Present (Liberty and Power, 1600-1760, vol. 1). By Oscar & Lilian Handlin. New York, N.Y.: Harper & Row Publishers. 1986. Pp. xix, 280 ; Constitutional History of the American Revolution: The Authority of Rights. By John Phillip Reid. Madison, Wi.: University of Wisconsin Press. Pp. ix, 374. 1986 ; Beyond Confederation: Origins of the Constitution and American National Identity. Edited by Richard Beeman, Stephen Botein, and Edward C. Carter, II. Chapel Hill, N.C.: University of North Carolina Press for the Institute of Early American Culture, Williamsburg, Va. Pp. x, 366. Reviewed by: John E. Semonche

Book Reviews

Book Reviews CHEMICAL WEAPONS: DESTRUCTION AND CONVERSION Published for the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute London: Taylor and Francis, 1980. Pp. 201. Reviewed by W. Paul Gormley ----------------------------------- THE DEFINITION OF LAW Hermann Kantorowicz Edited by A.H.Campbell, with an introduction by A.L. Goodhart New York: Octagon Books, 1980. Notes and bibliography. Pp. 113. Reviewed by John E. Semonch

Laser Ablation for Gliomas

Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a novel minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure in which laser light is delivered through a stereotactically positioned probe to an intracranial lesion for controlled thermal ablation of the pathological tissue. LITT is considered for patients who are poor candidates for open surgical resection due to (1) location of lesion (e.g., deep-seated or near critical structures), (2) history of intracranial interventions or medical comorbidities that increase surgical risk, or (3) lesion refractoriness to prior conventional therapies. The use of LITT was initially limited by concerns over off-target thermal damage; however, recent advances in magnetic resonance imaging-based thermal imaging have enabled real-time monitoring of tissue ablation dynamics, thereby improving its safety profile. Accordingly, the past two decades have seen a rapid expansion in the use of LITT for a variety of intracranial pathologies, including neoplasms, radiation necrosis, and epilepsy. This chapter focuses on the novel application of LITT to both newly diagnosed and recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). We first review the technological developments that enabled the safe use of LITT for GBM. We then review recent evidence regarding the indications, outcomes, and limitations of LITT as a novel adjuvant treatment for GBM

MR-Guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Treatment of Brain Tumors

Minimally invasive technologies for intracranial lesions are a rapidly growing area of surgical neuro-oncology. Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is novel adjunctive therapy for patients who are poor candidates for open surgical resection. Recent developments in modern stereotaxy, fiber optics, and MR thermography imaging have improved the safety profile of LITT, enabling its emergence as an attractive alternative adjunct therapy for intracranial lesions which are deep-seated, refractory to standard therapies, or in patients with multiple comorbidities. In this chapter, we review the technological principles underlying LITT and provide a comprehensive, up-to-date summary of the evidence regarding the indications, outcomes, and limitations of LITT for a diverse array of intracranial tumors, including dural-based lesions, metastases, gliomas, and radiation necrosis

Book Review: Liberty in America: 1600 to the Present (Liberty and Power, 1600-1760, Vol. 1). by Oscar & Lilian Handlin; Constitutional History of the American Revolution: The Authority of Rights. by John Phillip Reid; Beyond Confederation: Origins of the Constitution and American National Identity. Edited by Richard Beeman, Stephen Botein, and Edward C. Carter, Ii.

Book review: Liberty in America: 1600 to the Present (Liberty and Power, 1600-1760, vol. 1). By Oscar & Lilian Handlin. New York, N.Y.: Harper & Row Publishers. 1986. Pp. xix, 280 ; Constitutional History of the American Revolution: The Authority of Rights. By John Phillip Reid. Madison, Wi.: University of Wisconsin Press. Pp. ix, 374. 1986 ; Beyond Confederation: Origins of the Constitution and American National Identity. Edited by Richard Beeman, Stephen Botein, and Edward C. Carter, II. Chapel Hill, N.C.: University of North Carolina Press for the Institute of Early American Culture, Williamsburg, Va. Pp. x, 366. Reviewed by: John E. Semonche

Patient Satisfaction with Pharmacist Intern Intervention and Consultation in Hormone Replacement Therapy

Class of 2016 AbstractObjectives: Specific Aim #1: Assess no difference in patient satisfaction. Our working hypothesis is that there is no difference in satisfaction with follow-up calls in women receiving HRT from pharmacists or pharmacy intern students at Reed’s Compounding Pharmacy. Specific Aim #2: Assess patient satisfaction with follow-up calls from pharmacy student interns. Our working hypothesis is that women receiving HRT are satisfied with follow-up calls for their therapy when it is conducted by pharmacy student interns, which enhances proper treatment guidance and adherence. Methods: This study will be a descriptive, direct comparison study that will use data obtained through an online questionnaire consisting of the following: four questions determining the patient’s demographics and eighteen questions on patient satisfaction with follow-up calls from Reed’s Compounding Pharmacy with pharmacy student interns. Results: Of the estimated 60 patients sample size, only 31 questionnaires were completed. The largest proportion of patients was between the ages of 51 and 60 (58%). The length of therapy in participating women varied quite significantly with one-fourth of patients on HRT for 4-5 years or more (26%). The patient satisfaction of follow-up calls conducted by pharmacy intern students survey results indicated, in general, that patients agreed that they were satisfied with the service that they were receiving from the pharmacy interns. There was no disagreement with the items, the intern provides education that will help me understand how to take my medications, being pleased that the intern is following-up, having input on hormone therapy, and with the items regarding intern professionalism and intern knowledge. The greatest disagreement was with three items asking about comfort talking with either a female or male intern, and the item about paying extra to ensure follow-up calls. Results from this study were compared with results from five questions adapted using a questionnaire from DiMaggio et al. Note that this study used 7 response fields: strongly disagreed, somewhat disagreed, disagreed, no opinion, agreed, somewhat agreed, strongly agreed. Data from DiMaggio et al used 5 response fields: strongly disagreed, disagreed, no opinion, agreed, strongly agreed. Responses were grouped by strongly disagreed, somewhat disagreed, disagreed, and no opinion in one and strongly agreed, somewhat agreed, and agreed in the second. The data from both studies were compared by considering proportion of patients who agreed at some level with each item. There was no statistical difference between the two groups (p > 0.08); both groups showed a high level of agreement on the five satisfaction items. Conclusions: The women receiving hormone replacement therapy in this study were satisfied with follow-up calls from pharmacy student interns at Reed’s Compounding Pharmacy. There is no difference in satisfaction with follow-up calls in women receiving HRT from pharmacists or pharmacy student interns. In addition to satisfaction, women are satisfied with follow-up calls for their therapy when it is conducted by pharmacy student interns, which enhances proper treatment guidance and adherence.This item is part of the Pharmacy Student Research Projects collection, made available by the College of Pharmacy and the University Libraries at the University of Arizona. For more information about items in this collection, please contact Jennifer Martin, Librarian and Clinical Instructor, Pharmacy Practice and Science, [email protected]