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Macrolide Antibiotics May Increase the Risk of Statin Toxicity
The toxicity of statins was increased in older adults who were coprescribed the CYP3A4 inhibitors clarithromycin or erythromycin. -
Overnight Vital Signs — Are They Always Beneficial?
Low MEWS score may be beneficial in identifying a subset of hospitalized patients unlikely to benefit from nocturnal vital sign monitoring. -
Hospital Medicine Alert - Full August 2013 Issue in PDF
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Chest Pain and Dyspnea? Taking Steroids? Think PE.
Corticosteroid use is associated with an increased risk of symptomatic pulmonary embolism. The greatest risk is in the first 30 days of use and increases with increasing steroid dose. -
Internal Medicine Alert - Full December 29, 2013 Issue in PDF
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FDA actions
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Length of treatment for VTE
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Aspirin resistance and enteric coating
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New dental prophylaxis guideline
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Pharmacology Watch February 2013 Issue in PDF