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Pharmacology Watch: New Clinical Guidelines on Cholesterol Management
Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy; Anti-Depressants and the Risk of Suicide; FDA Actions; Brief Notes. -
Full July 29, 2004, Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs
Prevalence of Prostate Cancer Among Men with a Prostate-Specific Antigen Level < 4.0 ng/mL; Mirtazapine for Reducing Nocturnal Itch in Patients with Chronic Pruritus; A Factorial Trial of Six Interventions for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting -
Pharmacology Update: Trospium Chloride Tablets (SancturaTM)
A new quaternary ammonium compound has been approved for the treatment of overactive bladder. -
Full July 2004 Issue in PDF
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Pharmacology Watch: Britain to Allow Over-the-Counter Sales of Zocor
The British government will soon allow over-the-counter sales of Mercks simvastatin (Zocor), marking the first time any country has allowed the OTC sale of a statin. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pre-Discharge Beta Blockers for Heart Failure
The pre-discharge initiation of beta blocker therapy for decompensated heart failure patients increased the number of patients on beta blockers at 60 days without an increase in length of stay or adverse effects. -
Prophylactic Defibrillator Implantation in Patients with Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Data showed a strong trend toward benefit with ICD therapy in patients with nonischemic cardiomyopathy. -
Much More About CRP!
CPR values as a continuous variable have independent predictive value for subsequent coronary events in apparently healthy women.