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Abbott RealTime HBV test approved

September 02, 2010

Abbott announced that the FDA has approved its RealTime HBV assay for measuring the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in human plasma or serum from individuals chronically infected with HBV.

Tygacil labeling updated to include increased mortality risk

September 01, 2010

The FDA is reminding healthcare professionals that intravenous Tygacil (tigecycline, from Pfizer) can increase mortality risk in the treatment of serious bacterial infections.

Suboxone sublingual film approved to treat opioid dependence

August 31, 2010

Reckitt Benckiser announced that the FDA has approved Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film for maintenance treatment of opioid dependence in conjunction with counseling and psychosocial support.

TRIBENZOR 20/5/12.5mg

8/26/2010

Daiichi Sankyo

Pharmacological Class: Antihypertensive (angiotensin 2 receptor blocker + dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker + thiazide diuretic).

Active Ingredient(s): Olmesartan medoxomil 20mg, amlodipine (as besylate) 5mg, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 12.5mg; tabs.

Indication: Hypertension. Not for initial therapy.

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News from The Clinical Advisor

Medical interpreters can increase patient satisfaction with ED experience

Ann W. Latner, JD August 17, 2010

Results indicated that 96% of the patients provided with an interpreter were "very satisfied" with their ability to communicate with health-care professionals.

New York City hospitals take part in malpractice pilot program

Ann W. Latner, JD August 17, 2010

Patients and families will be encouraged to use the new program to resolve issues rather than going through a full trial.

Nurse Practitioner Courses

The Shifting Landscape of Type 2 Diabetes Management:
What Primary Care Providers Need to Know Now

1.00 / CE for Nurses
0.75 / AAPA Category I CME Credit

What Lies Behind the  Vitamin D Revolution?

0.50 / CE for Nurses
0.50 / AAPA Category I CME Credit

Click here to view more courses on mycme.com.

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View our archived coverage of The 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society (APS) from Baltimore, Maryland, which included our 3 blogs below that were updated daily with news stories.

Acute Pain | Chronic Cancer Pain | Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
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Clinical Challenge

Blood-collection device leads to low platelet count

Gregorio Hidalgo, MD; Lizmer Díaz, MD; and Nishu Karki, MD September 01, 2010

A misdiagnosis would have led to unnecessary tests and treatment.

Pain and hardening of the skin constricts shoulder movement

Shailendra K Saxena, MD, PhD; Nirmal K. Phulwani, MD; Shikhar Saxena, MD; Jyoti Khatri, MD; and Naureen Rafiq, MD September 01, 2010

Had the patient agreed to a biopsy, the diagnosis may have been made sooner.

From The Clinical Advisor

Clinicians' Guide to Management of Opioid Therapy

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