kids getting their first flu shot might NOT be adequately protected

January 2007

Please see the CDC changes for FluMist regarding the minimum time interval between two doses....

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Canadian guidelines will help you know when to recommend an antiviral for influenza
Cardiology whether patients should take clopidogrel (Plavix) longer after getting a coronary stent
Cardiology Some physicians still shy away from using thiazides first-line for hypertension due to concerns about inducing diabetes
Infectious Diseases Tygacil will be the first in a new group of tetracyclines called glycylcyclines
Diabetes Drug reps will promote Avandia (rosiglitazone) as more effective than metformin for initial therapy of type 2 diabetes
warnings about the erythropoietin analogues Eprex (epoetin) and Aranesp (darbepoetin)
Cholesterol how aggressive to be when lowering LDL in patients with cardiovascular disease
treatment of cough due to bronchitis in adults
Multiple Sclerosis Tysabri (tie-SAB-ree) for MS
Pediatrics kids getting their first flu shot might NOT be adequately protected
Supplements Consumers will hear claims that StopFlash helps relieve hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and irritability
Supplements buzz about the "wine pill," resveratrol
using propranolol to lessen the memory of traumatic events
Gastroenterology Many hospitalized patients get acid-suppressing drugs even though they don't need them