Primary Care Reports – May 1, 2005
May 1, 2005
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Implications of Secondhand Smoke in Pediatric and Adult Health
In this paper, health effects of secondhand smoke exposure are examined in both children and adults. A brief overview of methods used to screen for secondhand smoke exposure is given. Among the complications discussed are those of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurological systems. -
Pharmacology Watch: The FDA Pulls Another COX-2 Inhibitor Off the Market
The FDA has asked Pfizer to withdraw valdecoxib (Bextra) from the market due to safety concerns. -
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