Neurology
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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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Common Headache Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, Part I
Headaches are one of the most common problems of patients presenting to primary care physicians. Workup and management can be both frustrating and demanding. -
FDA Actions
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New Agents for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation-The Proven and the Potential
An oral direct thrombin inhibitor, dabigatran, prevents ischemic strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation, with fewer hemorrhagic strokes as compared to warfarin. -
Strengthening the Case for Early Parkinson's Treatment
In a delayed-start trial of rasagiline in early Parkinson's disease, 1 mg rasagiline daily met all three predetermined endpoints consistent with disease modification. However, a dose of 2 mg daily did not meet all endpoints, complicating interpretation. -
Pharmacology Watch
Depression and pregnancy, new vaccine recommendations from the CDC, cortico-steroids and/or antivirals for Bell's palsy, rasagiline and Parkinson's disease, and FDA Actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement