Newsletters
2008
October 2008
This issue features articles on rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis and the current status of male hormonal contraception, and literature highlights on lubiprostone for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy and testosterone to augment antipsychotic agents in men with schizophrenia.
September 2008
This issue features an article on new guidelines for treating hyperlipidemia in children, the black box warning on antipsychotics, the use of estimated average glucose for measuring glucose control, and a literature highlight on rivaroxaban versus enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis after hip arthroplasty.
August 2008
This issue features an article on naturopathic physicians and literature highlights on postoperative ketamine administration after abdominal surgery, duloxetine for fibromyalgia, and pharmaceutical care in hypertension management.
July 2008
This issue features articles on two new drugs, Rotarix® and Entereg®, and literature highlights on pharmacist- versus physician-obtained medication histories and the use of home automated external defibrillators (AED) for sudden cardiac arrest.
June 2008
This issue features articles on continuous glucose monitors and medical identity theft.
May 2008
This issue features an article on extended-cycle oral contraceptives and literature highlights on home-based exercise for patients with heart failure and the Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS).
April 2008
This issue features articles on Abilify® for treatment-resistant depression, hearing loss due to erectile dysfunction medications, the link between Chantix® and psychatric behavior, and a literature highlight on topiramate for alcohol dependence.
March 2008
This issue features articles on Cimzia® for Crohn's disease, the FDA crackdown on unapproved drugs, and literature highlilghts on perindopril for Marfan syndrome and prednisolone or acyclovir for Bell's palsy.
February 2008
This issue features articles on Azor® for hypertension, the usefulness of sliding scale insulin, and literature highlights on dabigatran for prevention of venous thromboembolism and homocysteine lowering in patients with kidney disease.
January 2008
This issue features articles on Selzentry® for HIV, pediatric approval of Risperdal®, and literature highlights on pediatric issues
2007
December 2007
This issue features articles on the updated 2007 asthma guidelines, childhood vaccination requirements, and literature highlights on womens health issues
November 2007
Literature Highlight: Oral Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy and Peripheral Arterial Disease
October 2007
Literature Highlight: A Chocolate a Day Keeps Hypertension Away?
September 2007
The Effect of Acetaminophen on the International Normalized Ratio in Patients Stabilized on Warfarin Therapy
August 2007
Pregnancy Outcomes with Iron Supplementation in Women Who Are Not Anemic
July 2007
Once-Yearly Zoledronic Acid for the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
June 2007
Levosimendan or Dobutamine for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
May 2007
Paliperidone Extended-Release Tablets for Prevention of Recurrence in Patients with Schizophrenia
April 2007
Long-term Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy and Risk of Hip Fracture
March 2007
Effect of a Pharmacy Care Program on Medication Adherence and Persistence, Blood Pressure, and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
February 2007
Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin Every Other Day Compared with Once Daily in Patients with Hypercholesterolemia
January 2007
Orlistat for Mild to Moderately Overweight Individuals
2006
December 2006
Incidence of Diabetes in High-Risk Populations Given Rosiglitazone
November 2006
If Plan A Fails, Go To Plan B®
October 2006
Does Celecoxib Potentiate the Anticoagulation Effect of Warfarin? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
September 2006
The Use of Fluoxetine and Light therapy in Seasonal Affective Disorder
August 2006
Oral Sunscreen: Take One Tablet Daily?
July 2006
Literature Highlight: Risk of Major Congenital Malformations After First-Trimester Exposure to ACE Inhibitors
June 2006
Literature Highlight Ability of Practitioners to Identify Solid Oral Dosage Tablets
May 2006
Vitamin D and Calcium Reduce Falls
April 2006
The Methylphenidate Patch (Daytrana®): A New Drug Delivery System
March 2006
Antibiotic-Laden Cement used in Revision Surgery of Infected Joint Arthroplasty
February 2006
Exjade® (deferasirox): Oral Iron Chelator
January 2006
Nepafenac (Nevanac™) - A Pain in the Eye
2005
December 2005
Lipitor® (atorvastatin) Every Other Day
November 2005
A New Program for the Safe Use of Accutane®
October 2005
Childhood Obesity: A Growing Problem
September 2005
Zostavax™ (varicella zoster vaccine): The Elderly Get Stuck (To Prevent Shingles)
August 2005
Recommendations for a Skin Cancer Self Exam
July 2005
Tapering Antidepressants to Avoid Withdrawal
June 2005
Xifaxan™ (rifaximin) for Traveler’s Diarrhea
May 2005
Clofarabine For Pediatric Refractory Relapsing Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
April 2005
Lunesta™ (eszopiclone): For Insomnia
March 2005
The “Skinny” on CortiSlim™
February 2005
Bleeding Risk Associated with SSRIs
January 2005
Pfizer Warns of the Serious Risks Associated with Bextra®
2004
December 2004
Overnight Contact Lenses for Corneal Reshaping
November 2004
Cymbalta® (duloxetine): A new SNRI for depression
October 2004
Ghrelin: A New Weight Regulation Peptide
September 2004
Rimonabant: For obesity and smoking cessation
August 2004
Women’s Health Initiative: Effects of Estrogen-Alone in Postmenopausal Women With Hysterectomy
July 2004
Antidepressants and the risk of suicide among children and adolescents
June 2004
Fabry Disease and the New Treatment, Agalsidase beta
May 2004
Transdermal Selegiline (Emsam®) in Major Depression
April 2004
Levosimendan: A Positive “Inodilator” Prospect
March 2004
Rosuvastatin (Crestor®)
February 2004
Integrative Therapies for Osteoarthritis
January 2004
Memantine for Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s
