Ernesto Kahan

2009

The tools of an evidence-based culture: Implementing clinical-practice guidelines in an Israeli HMO

Kahan, N. R., Kahan, E., Waitman, D. A., Kitai, E. & Chintz, D. P., Sep 2009, In: Academic Medicine. 84, 9, p. 1217-1225 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access

6 Scopus citations

2007

Effect of the characteristics of family physicians on their utilisation of laboratory tests

Vinker, S., Kvint, I., Erez, R., Elhayany, A. & Kahan, E., May 2007, In: British Journal of General Practice. 57, 538, p. 377-382 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

19 Scopus citations

Ethnic variability in warfarin maintenance in the community setting: A population-based study in a managed care environment in Israel

Hekselman, I., Kahan, N. R., Ellis, M. & Kahan, E., Jan 2007, In: Israel Medical Association Journal. 9, 1, p. 12-15 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

Pediatricians' satisfaction with their abilities to care for children with developmental, behavioral and psychosocial problems

Senecky, Y., Inbar, D., Diamond, G., Grossman, Z., Apter, A. & Kahan, E., Aug 2007, In: Pediatrics International. 49, 4, p. 472-478 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

8 Scopus citations

2006

Empiric treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection with fluoroquinolones in older women in Israel: Another lost treatment option?

Kahan, N. R., Chinitz, D. P., Waitman, D. A., Dushnitzky, D., Kahan, E. & Shapiro, M., Dec 2006, In: Annals of Pharmacotherapy. 40, 12, p. 2223-2227 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

36 Scopus citations

Microbial colonization of nebulizers used by asthmatic children

Cohen, H. A., Kahan, E., Cohen, Z., Sarrell, M., Beni, S., Grosman, Z. & Ashkenazi, S., Oct 2006, In: Pediatrics International. 48, 5, p. 454-458 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

23 Scopus citations

Pediatrician attitudes to exclusion of ill children from child-care centers in Israel: Pressure on ambulatory practices

Kahan, E., Gross, S., Horev, Z., Grosman, Z. & Cohen, H. A., Feb 2006, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 60, 2, p. 164-170 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Scopus citations

Survey of parents, nurses, and school principals on their perceptions of the controversial role of schools in health promotion

Gross, S., Avner Cohen, H. & Kahan, E., Feb 2006, In: Pediatrics International. 48, 1, p. 44-47 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

7 Scopus citations

The increase in requests for laboratory tests in the community - Are there any effective intervention programs?

Vinker, S., Quint, Y., Erez, R. & Kahan, E., Jul 2006, In: Harefuah. 145, 7, p. 522-525+549

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

2 Scopus citations

When gatekeepers meet the sentinel: The impact of a prior authorization requirement for cefuroxime on the prescribing behaviour of community-based physicians

Kahan, N. R., Chinitz, D. P., Waitman, D. A. & Kahan, E., Mar 2006, In: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 61, 3, p. 341-344 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

16 Scopus citations

2005

Bacterial contamination of spacer devices used by asthmatic children

Cohen, H. A., Cohen, Z., Pomeranz, A. S., Czitron, B. & Kahan, E., 2005, In: Journal of Asthma. 42, 3, p. 169-172 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

28 Scopus citations

Correlations of work, leisure, and physical activities and health status with factors: A national study in Israel

Kahan, E., Fogelman, Y. & Bloch, B., Apr 2005, In: Postgraduate Medical Journal. 81, 954, p. 262-265 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

21 Scopus citations

Exclusion of Ill children from child-care centers in Israel

Kahan, E., Gross, S. & Cohen, H. A., Jan 2005, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 56, 1, p. 93-97 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

12 Scopus citations

Teaching evidence-based medicine in a managed care setting: From didactic exercise to pharmacopolicy development tool

Kahan, N. R., Fogelman, Y., Waitman, D. A., Kahan, E., Bar-Yochai, A., Meidan, A. & Kitai, E., Sep 2005, In: American Journal of Managed Care. 11, 9, p. 570-572 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2 Scopus citations

Use of humour in primary care: Different perceptions among patients and physicians

Granek-Catarivas, M., Goldstein-Ferber, S., Azuri, Y., Vinker, S. & Kahan, E., Feb 2005, In: Postgraduate Medical Journal. 81, 952, p. 126-130 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access

31 Scopus citations

2004

Adverse reactions to accidental forearm injection of bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine in schoolchildren: 12-Month cohort follow-up

Gross, S., Kahan, E., Vesterman, L., Havkin, D. & Leventhál, A., 15 May 2004, In: Clinical Infectious Diseases. 38, 10, p. 1495-1497 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

6 Scopus citations

Are people who use "natural drugs" aware of their potentially harmful side effects and reporting to family physician?

Giveon, S. M., Liberman, N., Klang, S. & Kahan, E., Apr 2004, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 53, 1, p. 5-11 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

102 Scopus citations

Assessment of participation in physical activities and relationship to socioeconomic and health factors: The controversial value of self-perception

Fogelman, Y., Bloch, B. & Kahan, E., Apr 2004, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 53, 1, p. 95-99 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

18 Scopus citations

Comparison of efficiency and preference of metal and plastic spacers in preschool children

Amirav, I., Tiosano, T., Chamny, S., Chirurg, T., Oren, S., Grossman, Z., Kahan, E., Newhouse, M. T. & Mansour, Y., Sep 2004, In: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. 93, 3, p. 249-252 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

8 Scopus citations

Economic evaluation of an updated guideline for the empiric treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women

Kahan, N. R., Kahan, E., Waitman, D. A. & Chinitz, D. P., Oct 2004, In: Israel Medical Association Journal. 6, 10, p. 588-591 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

Effectiveness of an Herbal Preparation Containing Echinacea, Propolis, and Vitamin C in Preventing Respiratory Tract Infections in Children: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study

Cohen, H. A., Varsano, I., Kahan, E., Sarrell, E. M. & Uziel, Y., Mar 2004, In: Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 158, 3, p. 217-221 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

131 Scopus citations

Efficacy of postexposure immunization with live attenuated varicella vaccine in the household setting - A pilot study

Mor, M., Harel, L., Kahan, E. & Amir, J., 2 Dec 2004, In: Vaccine. 23, 3, p. 325-328 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

24 Scopus citations

Empiric treatment of uncomplicated UTI in women: Wasting money when more is not better

Kahan, N. R., Chinitz, D. P., Waitman, D. A. & Kahan, E., Oct 2004, In: Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. 29, 5, p. 437-441 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

11 Scopus citations

Longer than recommended empiric antibiotic treatment of urinary tract infection in women: An avoidable waste of money

Kahan, N. R., Chinitz, D. P. & Kahan, E., Feb 2004, In: Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. 29, 1, p. 59-63 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

19 Scopus citations

Physician adherence to recommendations for duration of empiric antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women: A national drug utilization analysis

Kahan, N. R., Chinitz, D. P. & Kahan, E., Apr 2004, In: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. 13, 4, p. 239-242 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

21 Scopus citations

2003

Are medical reports on fitness to drive trustworthy?

Steier, T. S., Kitai, E., Wiener, A. & Kahan, E., 1 Jan 2003, In: Postgraduate Medical Journal. 79, 927, p. 52-54 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

9 Scopus citations

A survey of primary car physicians' perceptions of their patients' use of complementary medicine

Giveon, S. M., Liberman, N., Klang, S. & Kahan, E., Dec 2003, In: Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 11, 4, p. 254-260 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

71 Scopus citations

Bacterial Contamination of Spacer Devices Used by Children with Asthma [5]

Cohen, H. A., Cohen, Z. & Kahan, E., 9 Jul 2003, In: JAMA. 290, 2, p. 195-196 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

8 Scopus citations

Comparison of blood pressure measurements on the bare arm, below a rolled-up sleeve, or over a sleeve

Kahan, E., Yaphe, J., Knaani-Levinz, H. & Weingarten, M. A., Dec 2003, In: Family Practice. 20, 6, p. 730-732 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

23 Scopus citations

Impact of a single-session education program on parental knowledge of and approach to childhood fever

Sarrell, M. & Kahan, E., 1 Sep 2003, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 51, 1, p. 59-63 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

27 Scopus citations

Naturopathic treatment for ear pain in children.

Sarrell, E. M., Cohen, H. A. & Kahan, E., May 2003, In: Pediatrics. 111, 5 Pt 1, p. e574-579

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

81 Scopus citations

Patient and family physician preferences for care and communication in the eventuality of anthrax terrorism

Kahan, E., Fogelman, Y., Kitai, E. & Vinker, S., Aug 2003, In: Family Practice. 20, 4, p. 441-442 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

18 Scopus citations

Prevalence of and change in the prescription of methylphenidate in Israel over a 2-year period

Fogelman, Y., Vinker, S., Guy, N. & Kahan, E., 2003, In: CNS Drugs. 17, 12, p. 915-919 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

18 Scopus citations

Safety of inhaled corticosteroids delivered by plastic and metal spacers

Amirav, I., Mansour, Y., Tiosano, T., Chamny, S., Chirurg, S., Oren, S., Grossman, Z., Kahana, L., Kahan, E. & Newhouse, M. T., 1 Jun 2003, In: Archives of Disease in Childhood. 88, 6, p. 527-528 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

6 Scopus citations

The Middle East and IPPNW: recent resolutions and declarations.

Kahan, E., 2003, In: Medicine, Conflict and Survival. 19, 1, p. 50-52 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Urinary tract infection in women - Physician's preferences for treatment and adherence to guidelines: A national drug utilization study in a managed care setting

Kahan, E., Kahan, N. R. & Chinitz, D. P., Nov 2003, In: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 59, 8-9, p. 663-668 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

33 Scopus citations

Usefulness of electronic databases for the detection of unrecognized diabetic patients

Vinker, S., Fogelman, Y., Elhayany, A., Nakar, S. & Kahan, E., 14 Nov 2003, In: Cardiovascular Diabetology. 2, 13.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

14 Scopus citations

2002

Compliance of primary care doctors with asthma guidelines and related education programs: The employment factor

Sarrell, E. M., Mandelberg, A., Cohen, H. A. & Kahan, E., 2002, In: Israel Medical Association Journal. 4, 6, p. 403-406 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

20 Scopus citations

Physicians', nurses', and parents' attitudes to and knowledge about fever in early childhood

Sarrell, M., Cohen, H. A. & Kahan, E., 2002, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 46, 1, p. 61-65 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

58 Scopus citations

Suicidal terrorism: Medical-ecological point of view

Kahan, E., 2002, In: International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology. 4, 4, p. 345-348 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

2001

Breast-feeding and smoking habits among Israeli women

Ringel, S., Kahan, E., Greenberg, R., Arieli, S., Blay, A. & Berkovitch, M., 2001, In: Israel Medical Association Journal. 3, 10, p. 739-742 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

Cancer registration in the middle east

Freedman, L. S., Al-Kayed, S., Barchana, M., Boyiadzis, M., El-Najjar, K., Ibrahim, A. S., Salhab, A. R., Young, J. L., Roffers, S., Kahan, E., Harford, J. & Silbermann, M., Jan 2001, In: Epidemiology. 12, 1, p. 631 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

14 Scopus citations

Influenza surveillance during winter 1997-1998 in Israel

Peled, T., Weingarten, M., Varsano, N., Matalon, A., Fuchs, A., Hoffman, R. D., Zeltcer, C., Kahan, E., Mendelson, E. & Swartz, T. A., 2001, In: Israel Medical Association Journal. 3, 12, p. 911-914 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

Methylphenidate use for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in northern Israel - A controversial issue

Fogelman, Y. & Kahan, E., 2001, In: Israel Medical Association Journal. 3, 12, p. 925-927 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

16 Scopus citations

Patients' attitudes towards the presence of medical students in family practice consultations

Monnickendam, S. M., Vinker, S., Zalewski, S., Cohen, O., Kitai, E., Kahan, E., Shofti, I., Granek-Catarivas, M., Shapira, G., Steir, S., Aharonson, S., Shumla, V., Givon, S. & Disgeni, M., 2001, In: Israel Medical Association Journal. 3, 12, p. 903-906 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

22 Scopus citations

2000

Behavior of patients with flu-like symptoms: Consultation with physician versus self-treatment

Kahan, E., Giveon, S. M., Zalevsky, S., Imber-Shachar, Z. & Kitai, E., 2000, In: Israel Medical Association Journal. 2, 6, p. 421-425 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

10 Scopus citations

Death and injury from motor vehicle crashes in Colombia

Posada, J., Ben-Michael, E., Herman, A., Kahan, E. & Richter, E., Feb 2000, In: Revista Panamericana de Salud Publica/Pan American Journal of Public Health. 7, 2, p. 88-91 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

23 Scopus citations

Diabetes and ischemic heart disease among Yemenite immigrants in Israel

Weingarten, M. A., Katzir, I., Sprecher, E., Kobzantsev, S., Zelzer, C. & Kahan, E., 2000, In: Israel Medical Association Journal. 2, 3, p. 207-210 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

Evaluation of the approach of primary care physicians to the management of streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis

Erlichman, M., Litt, R., Grossman, Z. & Kahan, E., 2000, In: Israel Medical Association Journal. 2, 2, p. 169-173 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

4 Scopus citations

Knowledge and attitudes of primary care physicians regarding battered women. Comparison between specialists in family medicine and GPs

Kahan, E., Feb 2000, In: Family Practice. 17, 1, p. 5-9 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

16 Scopus citations

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