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Pharmacology Update: Apomorphine Injection (ApokynTM)
The FDA has approved an injectable drug for treating Parkinsons patients during hypomobility periods known as off periods. -
Full June 29, 2004, Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs
Glucose Metabolism and Coronary Heart Disease in Patients with Normal Glucose Tolerance; Evidence of Airborne Transmission of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Virus; Alcohol Intake and Risk of Incident Gout in Men: A Prospective Study -
Efficacy of Acupuncture for Treating Back Pain
Kim YH. Efficacy of acupuncture for treating back pain. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(7):73-78. -
Green Tea and Breast and Prostate Cancer Chemoprevention
Krochmal R, Hardy ML. Green tea and breast and prostate cancer chemoprevention. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(7):78-83. -
Clinical Briefs
Greenfield RH. Oral vitamin C. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(7):84. -
Full July 2004 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pharmacology Watch: Atherosclerosis Reversed With Lipid-Lowering Drugs
When it comes to treating lipids in patients with heart disease, the mantra may be, The lower the LDL, the better. Data from the multicenter Reversal of Atherosclerosis with Aggressive Lipid Lowering (REVERSAL) trial indicate that aggressive reduction of atherogenic lipoproteins prevents progression of disease. -
A Blood Test to Differentiate Bacterial From Viral Lower Respiratory Infections — Procalcitonin
The use of serum procalcitonin helps to differentiate bacterial from viral lower respiratory infections and may reduce the use of unnecessary antibiotics.