Newsletters
2009
May 2009
This issue features literature highlights on maternal influenza vaccination to prevent influenza in infants, the effects of high-dose DHA supplementation on the neurodevelopment of preterm infants, and the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration in women taking folic acid, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin.
March 2009
This issue features articles on tapentadol for moderate to severe pain and milnacipran (Savella®) for fibromyalgia, and literature highlights on topical pexiganan cream for infected diabetic foot ulcers and the comparison of first-generation versus second-generation antipsychotics for children and adolescents with early-onset schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
February 2009
This issue features articles on Cinryze® for hereditary angioedema and using Wikipedia for health information, and literature highlights on the use of surfactant in lung transplantation and the effect of a low-glycemic index diet on type 2 diabetes.
January 2009
This issue features articles on the effect of long-term hormonal contraception on fertility and Viagra® for female sexual dysfunction, and a literature highlight on evaluating blood viscosity and hematocrit as risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
2008
December 2008
This issue features an article on the link between serum fatty acid concentrations and ADHD, and literature highlights on the use of continuous glucose monitoring in type 1 diabetes and the absence of anticoagulation in PCI.
November 2008
This issue features articles on bisphenol A (BPA) and the resurgence of rickets, and literature highlights on nicotine nasal spray in adolescents for smoking cessation and PEG3350 for childhood constipation.
October 2008
This issue features articles on rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis and male hormonal contraception, and literature highlights on testosterone in males with schizophrenia and lubiprostone for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy.
September 2008
This issue features a literature highlight on rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis following hip arthroplasty and articles on the new guidelines for hyperlipidemia in children, the black box warning on conventional antipsychotics, and using estimated average glucose to monitor glucose control
August 2008
This issue features an article on naturopathic physicians and literature highlights on postoperative ketamine to decrease morphine use, duloxetine for fibromyalgia, and the effectiveness of home blood pressure monitoring, web communication, and pharmacist care on hypertension control.
July 2008
This issue features articles on the Rotarix® vaccine for infants and children and Entereg® (alvimopan) for post-operative ileus, and literature highlights on pharmacist- versus physician-obtained medication histories and the use of home automated external defibrillators 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 heart failure and fluoxetine with or without cognitive behavioral therapy in adolescents with depression.
April 2008
This issue features a literature highlight on topiramate for alcohol dependence and articles on the risk of hearing loss with erectile dysfunction drugs, Abilify® for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, and the bizarre behavior reported with Chantix®.
March 2008
This issue features articles on Cimza® (certolizumab) for Crohn’s Disease and the FDA cracking down on unapproved drugs, and literature highlights on perindopril in patients with Marfan syndrome and prednisolone or acyclovir for Bell’s palsy.
February 2008
This issue features articles on the current state of sliding scale insulin and Azor® (amlodipine and olmesartan medoxomil) for hypertension, and literature highlights on dabigatran for prevention of venous thromboembolism following total hip replacement and the effect of lowering homocysteine on mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease.
January 2008
This issue features articles on Selzentry® (maraviroc) for HIV and Risperdal® approved for pediatrics, and literature highlights on immune function in children exposed to immunosupressants in utero and the use of carvedilol in children with heart failure.
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
