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New research is challenging the current guidelines of how to treat atherosclerotic coronary disease with statin drugs. Current guidelines by the National Cholesterol Education Program have set a therapy target of 100 mg/dL. Two recent head-to-head trials, however, suggest that intensive statin therapy may be of greater benefit.
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Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) may be one way to curb medication errors. The reality, however, is that most health care centers have not implemented such a program and may never will. CPOE systems are expensive, and some professionals fear the technology will be outdated during the time it takes to install the system and teach staff to use it.
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Fentanyl (Duragesic) recall is expanded; Most hospital pharmacists monitor medication therapy; Study: Early treatment with thrombolytic t-PA for stroke; Sponsors announced for Medicare drug discount card.
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Mechanism of Action, Indications, Special Populations, Adverse Reactions, Drug Interactions, and Precautions
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Hardy ML. Can chaste tree berry extract help with PMS symptoms? Altern Ther Women's Health 2004;6(5):36-39.
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CAM Center Profile: Rush University College of Nursing. Altern Ther Women's Health 2004;6(5):40.
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By all accounts, obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 44 million Americans are considered obese, with body mass index scores of 30 or greater.
