Primary Care Reports – February 1, 2003
February 1, 2003
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Pharmacology Watch: FDA Issues ‘Black Box’ Warning Based on WHI Study
FDA Issues Black Box Warning Based on WHI Study; ALLHAT: Thiazide for Hypertension Treatment; Candesartan Effective Against Migraines; Cough! No Cold Relief from Echinacea; COX-2 Inhibitors and GI Benefits Could Be Overrated; FDA Actions; -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Heart Failure
This article reviews multiple aspects of heart failure, providing direction for workup and management of heart failure patients. All recommendations follow current published guidelines. Unresolved and controversial issues are reviewed, and future therapies are proposed.