more emphasis on pertussis vaccination due to the recent epidemic and infant deaths

September 2010

You'll see more emphasis on pertussis vaccination due to the recent epidemic and infant deaths....

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Table of Contents

Cardiology whether calcium supplements cause heart attacks
Generics controversy over the approval of GENERIC enoxaparin
Interactions more cautious use of trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, etc) in combo with drugs that increase potassium
Influenza This year's flu vaccine INCLUDES 2009 H1N1 and comes in a higher dose version called Fluzone HD for seniors
Psychiatry new Aricept (donepezil) 23 mg tablet for moderate to severe Alzheimer's
Cannabinoids debate about "medical marijuana"
Pertussis more emphasis on pertussis vaccination due to the recent epidemic and infant deaths
Respiratory & Allergy a new inhaler for asthma called Dulera
Neurology & Pain how to manage opioid therapy in patients with chronic non-cancer pain
Hypertension One in four patients prescribed antihypertensives stop them within 6 months
Lice a few new twists for treating head lice in the latest guidelines