1.
J Public Health Manag Pract
; 7(3): 59-64, 2001 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11338086
ABSTRACT
The illegal sale of prescription medications by unlicensed vendors is a widespread practice in Los Angeles County. Many members of ethnic and particularly Latino communities turn to unlicensed vendors because of financial and cultural reasons and/or a lack of access to the U.S. health care system. In response, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services developed a two-part effort to curb the illegal sale of pharmaceuticals. Dramatically increased law enforcement resulted in 280 investigations, 121 arrests, and the confiscation of $4-$4.5 million worth of illegal pharmaceuticals during the first 20 months. The department also has begun outreach efforts to educate those communities most affected by these practices.
Subject(s)
Crime/prevention & control , Drug Prescriptions , Drug and Narcotic Control , Public Health Administration , Crime/legislation & jurisprudence , Health Services Accessibility , Humans , Los Angeles
2.
Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med
; 106(3): 567-75, 1969 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-5794029
Subject(s)
Cystic Fibrosis/physiopathology , Pulmonary Circulation , Regional Blood Flow , Adolescent , Adult , Child , Child, Preschool , Cystic Fibrosis/diagnostic imaging , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Radiography, Thoracic , Radionuclide Imaging , Respiratory Function Tests , Technetium , Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio , Xenon
3.
J Pediatr
; 74(1): 95-102, 1969 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-4302546