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A topical estradiol emulsion has been approved for treating symptoms of menopause. Currently available estrogen products include pills, patches, and vaginal rings. The new estrogen emulsion provides another option for estrogen therapy. Novavax Inc markets this topical formulation as Estrasorb.
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Oral rofecoxib (Vioxx) may have a role in controlling postoperative pain patients undergoing knee surgery.
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A standardized withdrawal-of-life-support order form was viewed as helpful by physicians and nurses and changed medication delivery in a positive manner.
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In a randomized, clinical trial involving patients with ALI/ARDS from non-sepsis etiologies, inhaled nitric oxide at 5 ppm failed to improve any of the clinically meaningful outcomes.
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Government launches gene therapy web site and New legislation proposed to increase grant access.
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Risk management issues that result in lawsuits often involve misunderstandings among subjects and clinical trials staff and investigators. By improving the informed consent process, these risks could be reduced, and heres how, according to experts.
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The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, has approved revised standards to help prevent the occurrence of deadly health care-associated infections (HAIs).
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A patient education manager often juggles many tasks, including oversight of educational programs and special projects such as the creation of education materials. Its often difficult to keep projects on track and make sure they are completed on time.
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The first head-to-head comparison study of an ACE inhibitor and an angiotensin receptor blocker, to assess renoprotective effects in type 2 diabetes, has shown that the drugs are comparable in their benefit.
