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Full July 2007 Issue in PDF
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Pharmacology Watch
GlaxoSmithKline's rosiglitazone (Avandia) will receive a black box warning by the FDA because of concerns over heart failure associated with use of the drug. -
Hepatic Intra-Arterial Paclitaxel for Breast Cancer Metastases
In a pilot study, ten women with liver predominant metastatic breast cancer were treated with intra-hepatic arterial infusion of paclitaxel (200 mg/m2 over 24 hours, monthly). -
Racial Impact of Anemia And Mortality in The Elderly
Anemia is a common problem associated with increased mortality among older adults. The higher prevalence of anemia in black older adults compared to white older adults has raised concern whether different hemoglobin (Hb) thresholds should differ by race. -
An Analysis of HPV Vaccine Efficacy in Preventing Cervical Cancer
In an analysis of four clinical trials designed to assess the efficacy of two different human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines, the appearance of pre-neoplastic lesions and neoplastic cervical adenocarcinoma was dramatically reduced in vaccinated subjects. -
Full July 1, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Full July 1, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Liability of physicians who fail to fulfill on-call responsibilities to the ED
The diminishing availability of on-call specialists willing to provide emergency services has been well documented. -
What are liability risks when patients don't speak English?
Imagine yourself at 2 a.m. trying to determine if a patient clutching his chest is having a myocardial infarction, but this patient doesn't speak a word of English. -
Full July 1, 2007 Issue in PDF