News: Current Year (2010) |
July |
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Eosinophilic pneumonia linked with Cubicin use |
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Commonly administered ICU medications, drug-induced endocrine disorders |
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Quadrivalent HPV vaccine demonstrates sustained protection, considerable reduction of burden |
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Maternal, infant antiretroviral therapy decreases mother-to-child transmission of HIV |
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APhA: Strengthen proposed opioid REMS by recognizing role of pharmacists |
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High-dose allopurinol for chronic stable angina pectoris |
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First generic enoxaparin injection approved |
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Good Health recalls multiple Vialipro lots |
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California Department of Public Health releases recommendations in response to pertussis outbreak |
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Slim-30 Herb Supplement includes undeclared drug |
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Bristol-Myers Squibb recalls some Coumadin lots |
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High-dose vitamin B worsens nephropathy, increases vascular events |
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FDA issues warning about stolen Advair Diskus inhalers |
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Ambitious goals set as national HIV strategy |
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Electronic health records: Push starts with new HHS regs |
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Exploring the 2009 influenza A (H1N1) pandemic |
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Potentially harmful ingredients in Que She dietary supplement |
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Serious adverse effects reported with unapproved use of malaria drug |
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McNeil recalls 21 lots of OTC drugs |
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Fluzone High-Dose vaccine to be covered under Medicare Part B |
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President Obama appoints Donald Berwick to head CMS |
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Maryland pharmacy owner sentenced to 57 months in prison |
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Early data show genotyping can predict response to antidepressants |
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First generic extended release venlafaxine approved |
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Pharmacists should get in on ground floor of ACOs |
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Ask the experts: Intradermal administration of influenza vaccine |
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Registry data indicate rituximab safe and effective for SLE |
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APhA seeks soft launch of new NPI requirement |
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Step-up therapy for uncontrolled asthma in children |
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Intensive lifestyle intervention improves CVD risk factors |
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APhA: Include pharmacists in Medicare tobacco cessation proposal |
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| June |
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FDA meeting: Reducing medication errors |
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CDC updates Pre-teen Vaccine Campaign resources |
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Guidance on use of CYP2D6 inhibitors with tamoxifen published |
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First assay for HIV antigen and antibodies approved |
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Early vaccination against influenza: Experts offer a review of the evidence |
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Intensive lifestyle intervention improves CVD risk factors |
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Second H1N1 virus detection test authorized for use |
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Epinephrine syringe 0.1 mg/mL backorder could lead to errors |
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New treatment approved for prostate cancer |
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Beware of fraudulent product named “Generic Tamiflu” |
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Pfizer voluntarily withdraws cancer treatment Mylotarg |
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APhA details pharmacy provisions in HCR law |
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Vaccines for N. meningitidis: Present and future |
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Rosuvastatin reduces cardiovascular events in older, healthy adults |
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Vitamin D supplements may have inaccurate droppers |
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'Grandfather rule' allows people to keep plans |
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Checks in the mail: Part D gap begins closing |
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FDA will review cardiovascular safety of Benicar |
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Cost-effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccination |
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E-prescribing now permitted for controlled substances |
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Who should receive triple antithrombotic therapy? |
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Telemedicine may improve care in ICU |
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One-time flexible sigmoidoscopy reduces colorectal cancer diagnosis, death |
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A case report of laxative-induced rhabdomyolysis |
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CVS MinuteClinics: Care model of the future? |
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Suspension of seasonal influenza vaccine for children younger than 5 years without risk factors continues in Australia |
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Survey: One in five high schoolers have abused prescription drugs |
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New osteoporosis treatment approved for postmenopausal women |
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Some I.V. metronidazole, ondansetron, ciprofloxacin may be contaminated |
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PPI use associated with a modest increase in certain types of fractures |
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Baxter recalls all lots of Hylenex recombinant injection |
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| May |
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Clinically significant drug interactions unrecognized patients with HIV |
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Xenical and Alli linked with rare cases of liver injury |
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Calcium channel blocker better than thiazide for CKD with ACE inhibitor |
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FDA approves new treatment for Pompe disease |
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Medicare patients receiving HCR brochure this week |
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2009 H1N1 influenza virus test cleared by FDA |
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Vitamin D deficiency common among patients with HIV |
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APhA Immunization Champion Awards: 2010 |
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Light to moderate alcohol consumption linked to less weight gain in women |
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Sagent recalls metronidazole injection due to nonsterility |
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Gallagher to head APhA’s government affairs unit |
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Treatment of gestational diabetes lowers risk of perinatal complications |
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Cancer incidence not increased with growth hormone treatment in children |
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FDA warns against swallowing OTC Benadryl gel |
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FDA panel: no danger apparent from rotavirus vaccines’ pig virus DNA (UPDATED) |
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Health Affairs: Medical homes should include pharmacists |
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McNeil announces recall update |
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Baxter ordered to recall and destroy all Colleague pumps |
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Less stringent rate control effective for AF |
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FDA announces safety review of prostate cancer drugs |
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Recalled: All lots of certain liquid Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, and Zyrtec products |
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| April |
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FDA approves cellular immunotherapy for advanced prostate cancer |
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Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors differ in efficacy, safety, adherence for RA |
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Franson elected new USP president |
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Daily aspirin therapy not for everyone |
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FDA seeks injunction against Florida pharmacy |
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CVD prevention in diabetes: Fibrate plus statin no different than statin alone |
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APhA, pharmacy groups: Serious concerns with AMA scope document |
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Donald Berwick nominated for CMS administrator |
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BPS executive director announces retirement plans |
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FDA approves new pancreatic enzyme product |
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FDA announces phase-out of CFC inhalers |
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First generics of two hypertension drugs approved |
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Egg-allergic patients may be able to receive influenza vaccine safely without skin testing |
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FDA approves new formulation for OxyContin |
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DENND1B associated with susceptibility to asthma in children |
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Herd immunity to influenza after vaccinating children |
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H1N1 influenza vaccine coverage: health care worker– and state-specific interim results |
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White House plans public health care conference call |
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| March |
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Differing patterns of ESA, I.V. iron use influence mortality risks |
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Combination antidepressants as initial therapy for MDD |
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Pharmacy comes home: Hundreds tour the new APhA building |
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Regional resurgence: H1N1 influenza spreading in southeastern states |
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FDA cracks down on unapproved nitroglycerine tablets |
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Herbal product use associated with potentially dangerous drug interactions |
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Pazopanib for advanced renal cell carcinoma |
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MTM included as House sends HCR bill to White House |
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MTM, pharmacy measures in final HCR bill |
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Lilly reports $75 million drug theft |
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New Association policies set at second House session |
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Political Leadership Breakfast attracts APhA2010 activists |
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Pharmacists reflect on HCR as House takes up Senate bill |
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APhA2010: Pharmacists inspire, engage, influence, and lead the way |
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Innovative research revealed at APhA–APRS ESAS podium sessions |
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Update on HIV treatment at APhA2010 |
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Lively debate marks first House of Delegates session |
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Extended duration nicotine transdermal therapy may be more effective than standard duration |
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Extreme TSH concentrations associated with increased morbidity |
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Programs to improve HAART adherence are cost effective |
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CMS terminates Fox Insurance Company Medicare Part D prescription drug plan |
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Salt reductions in U.S. diet would save lives and money |
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Effects of statins in patients with and without CKD |
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Hill staffers to speak at Political Leadership breakfast |
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Preventing surgical-site infections |
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Pharmacists still in high demand, survey shows |
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APhA notes passing of Lemberger, Ritschel, Zupko |
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Severe hypoglycemia may increase mortality risk for patients with type 2 diabetes |
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Conflicting data about genetics and beta-agonist therapy |
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Revised immunization schedules for children released |
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LifeScan recalls eight lots of OneTouch SureStep test strips |
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Comparative data assesses efficacy of three TNF–alpha inhibitors for RA |
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AAEECE solicits support for initiative to eliminate look-alike sound-alike medication errors |
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| February |
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ACIP discusses broad range of vaccination topics |
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All people 6 months or older should receive seasonal influenza |
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Immunization champions named for 2010 |
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White House Holds HCR Online Chat Wednesday, 2/24 |
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Serious adverse effects from Maalox product confusion |
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Antidepressants may not work for milder forms of depression |
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DMEPOS deadline extended |
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Haiti diary: Pharmacy perspective #5 |
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Pneumococcal immunization rates among adults need to be improved |
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Lancet retracts 12-year-old study linking autism to measles–mumps–rubella vaccine |
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Haiti diary: Pharmacy perspective #4 |
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Immunization responses vary in RA patients treated with rituximab |
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Promising oral drugs in the pipeline for relapsing–remitting MS |
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Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 vaccine in prefilled syringes: Non–safety-related voluntary recall of unused doses from certain lots; shortened shelf life of certain lots |
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Immunizations: A shot in the arm for pharmacists |
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Medical supplies, drugs needed for Haitian relief efforts |
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| January |
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Antithrombotic polypharmacy increases bleeding complications after first myocardial infarction |
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ACIP issues 2010 clinical guidelines regarding adult immunizations |
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Obama’s focus on jobs could open pharmacy doors |
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Short-term risk of type 2 diabetes increases after smoking cessation |
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Haiti diary: Pharmacy perspective #3 |
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Recommendations for use of TNF inhibitors in pregnant women |
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Haiti diary: Pharmacy perspective #2 |
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Haiti diary: Pharmacy perspective |
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Massive OTC recall affects two dozen J&J products |
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Pharmacists, funds needed for Haiti relief efforts |
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CV risk management for patients with inflammatory arthritis |
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Merck begins prebooking for Afluria seasonal influenza vaccine |
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American Indians and Alaska Natives four times more likely to die from H1N1 influenza than other ethnic groups |
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USP recalls USP 33–NF 28 |
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Combination regimens for patients with type 2 diabetes |
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Adherence to cardiovascular medications after ACS low in older adults |
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With National Influenza Vaccination Week on the horizon, agencies report wide H1N1 vaccine availability |
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Use of eszopiclone improves CPAP adherence |
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Long-term human growth hormone use safe in children |
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Pharmacy’s top 10 news stories of 2009 |
