meds to prevent altitude illness before going on their big ski trip or mountain trek

February 2010

Some patients will ask about meds to prevent altitude illness before going on their big ski trip or mountain trek....

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Table of Contents

Cardiology backpedaling on aspirin to prevent heart disease
Diabetes A1c will be used to DIAGNOSE diabetes
Diabetes choosing a blood glucose meter
meds to prevent altitude illness before going on their big ski trip or mountain trek
Gastroenterology the OTC proton pump inhibitors, Prilosec OTC, Prevacid 24HR, and soon Zegerid OTC
Psychiatry Fanapt (iloperidone), a new atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia
Psychiatry concerns about whether antidepressants can increase the risk for stroke, heart disease, or death
Respiratory & Allergy more COPD patients using inhaled tiotropium (Spiriva)
Women's Health what to use for uncomplicated vaginal yeast infections
Cardiology how to dose meds for systolic heart failure
Supplements colon and liver "cleansers"
Infectious Diseases whether patients with breast or other cosmetic implants should get antibiotics before dental work
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