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HHS releases pandemic guide for citizens, families
Trying to head off pandemic panic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has created a common-sense influenza pandemic planning guide for individuals and families.Full February 2006 Issue in PDF
Pharmacology Watch
Wait and see prescriptions (WASP) is a new concept for the treatment of otitis media in children.Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
Insomnia Update: Evaluation and New Treatments
Because of its impact on quality of life, insomnia is one of the most common problems for which patients seek help from the primary care physician.Full November 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
Osteoporosis Medications: Are your Patients Really Taking Them?
A 6-year retrospective study shows that 45% of Medicare patients with state-funded drug benefits who initiate a medication for osteoporosis do not continue to take it as prescribed one year later and 52% are no longer compliant 5-years later.Pharmacology Update: Levalbuterol Tartrate Inhalation Aerosol (Xopenex HFA)
The FDA has approved a cfc-free levalbuterol aerosol inhaler for the treatment of asthma. Levalbuterol is the active isomer of albuterol and has been available in a nebulized solution for many years. This new formulation is marketed by Sepracor as Xopenex HFA.Full January 29, 2006 Issue in PDF
A Novel Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Tretinoin solution helps heal diabetic foot ulcers.