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HCWs have high rates of work-related asthma
Health care workers continue to have among the highest rates of work-related asthma, according to a recent report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). -
Full September 2003 Issue in PDF
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PZA — The Most Likely Culprit
Pyrazinamide was the most frequent cause of drug-related adverse events, especially hepatitis, among patients with tuberculosis receiving first-line drugs. -
EIA Test for Aspergillus galactomannan Officially Here — But How Good Is It?
The Platelia Aspergillus EIA for detecting Aspergillus galactomannan in blood has been recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States. -
Full July 29, 2003, Issue in PDF
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Full August 2003 Issue in PDF
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Full August 2003 Issue in PDF
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News Briefs
Omeprazole (Prilosec) approved for OTC heartburn treatment; Recall includes all repacked atorvastatin products; Paroxetine (Paxil) should not be used in children; FDA announces pilot program to post warning letter responses -
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer incidence
A recent study shows that finasteride (Proscar) prevents or delays the appearance of prostate cancer. The drug, however, also shows sexual side effects and an increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer. -
PBM finds generic drug use increasing
Growth in prescription drug spending for the first quarter of 2003 slowed in part to increased usage of generic drugs, says pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts of St. Louis.