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Full September 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Pharmacology Watch
What is the role of raloxifene for the treatment of osteoporosis and breast cancer prevention? Raloxifene is a selective estrogen-receptor modulator similar to tamoxifen. -
Full September 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers that affects men in their third and fourth decade of life; however, in absolute numbers, it is relatively uncommon. -
Spirituality and Health
Sasser H. Spirituality and health. Altern Med Alert 2006;9:101-104. -
Is There Cross-Reactivity Between Penicillins and Cephalosporins?
Cephalosporins should be considered for penicillin-allergic patients due to low cross-reactivity risk, but these patients do have a small increased risk of subsequent reactions to both sulfonamides and cephalosporins. -
ECG Review: Sinus Tach into PSVT?
The two non-sequential lead II rhythm strips shown in the image were interpreted as showing "sinus tachycardia (top strip) with sudden development of PSVT" (lower strip). -
Darunavir Tablets (Prezista™)
The FDA has given an accelerated approval for a new protease inhibitor (PI) for the treatment of HIV infections. Darunavir (TMC114) is approved for patients who have shown resistance to more than one protease inhibitor. -
Counseling is Better than Drugs for Chronic Insomnia
Chronic insomnia in older adults improved more with objective measures when treated with cognitive behavioral therapy rather than nightly medications.