Travel Medicine Advisor Archives – November 1, 2010
November 1, 2010
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Update on Brucellosis: The Latest STD?
Brucellosis is the most common zoonosis worldwide, resulting in an estimated half million cases annually. -
Which Is Better: COX2 or NSAID Plus PPI?
The GI toxicity of NSAIDs is well recognized, with a 1998 report suggesting that as many as 16,500 deaths that year were attributable to NSAID-induced GI bleeding. -
The Real Cause of Dizziness in Elderly Patients
Consecutive elderly patients seeking care for dizziness from primary care offices in the Netherlands were recruited for a study that followed them with extensive testing over 19 months. -
Pharmacology Watch: Dabigatran Leading Race to Replace Warfarin
In this issue: FDA Advisory Committee recommends approval of dabigatran, safety of proton pump inhibitors, effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin, FDA Actions.