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Statin Therapy: Not Just for Cholesterol Anymore?
In addition to their cholesterol-lowering properties, hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors, commonly referred to as statins, have been shown to modify inflammatory and immunologic pathways. -
Rasagiline and Parkinson's disease
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Pharmacology Watch - Full November 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Bell's palsy: Corticosteroids and/or antivirals?
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CDC issues new vaccine recommendations
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Use of SSRIs during pregnancy
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FDA Actions
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Hospital Medicine Alert - Full November 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Alternative Dosing of Oseltamivir for Specific Patient Populations: Critically Ill and Renally Impaired
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment and prevention of influenza. With the anticipated emergence of seasonal influenza virus cases in October, and the recent discoveries of novel H5N1 (avian) and 2009 H1N1 (swine) influenza viruses, it is imperative to understand how to appropriately dose oseltamivir. -
Clinical Cardiology Alert - Full November 1, 2009 Issue in PDF