Drug News from NPPR

FDA halts marketing of unapproved nitroglycerin tablets

March 17, 2010

The FDA has ordered Glenmark Generics and Konec Inc. to stop marketing unapproved nitroglycerin tablets.
 

Hibiclens General Skin Cleansing Patient Kit available

March 17, 2010

Molnlycke Health Care announced the launch of Hibiclens General Skin Cleansing Patient Kit that is to be used at home prior to surgery as part of a strategy to minimize surgical-site infections and hospital-acquired infections.
 

Neosalus Cream available for dermatitis

March 16, 2010

Quinnova announced the launch of Neosalus Cream, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory cream for the treatment of various dermatoses (eg, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and hand eczema).
 

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News from The Clinical Advisor

Utah mulling bill to protect clinician apologies

Ann W. Latner, JD March 16, 2010

It has been shown that apologies can prevent lawsuits from being filed because the injured party feels that his or her grievances are being addressed and aired.
 

Medical malpractice payments declining

Ann W. Latner, JD March 16, 2010

Data show declining legal costs, declining payments to injured parties, and a low rate of compensation, even for cases resulting in death.
 

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Clinical Challenge

New onset of lower extremity weakness 
after a viral illness

Renee Wenzlaff, DNP March 01, 2010

Upper respiratory infection triggers complications in a healthy college student.
 

An infrequent cause of chronic cough

Guada Respicio, MD January 29, 2010

A number of diagnostic possibilities are raised, including allergy, asthma, postnasal drip, and reflux.
 

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