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Chemoradiotherapy Improves Survival for Elderly With NSCLC

May 22, 2012

For elderly patients with locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), treatment with radiotherapy plus carboplatin improves overall survival versus radiotherapy alone.

DDW: Estrogens Tied to Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

May 22, 2012

Hormone replacement therapy and oral contraceptives increase the risk of developing ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), respectively.

Post-Stroke Inpatient Statins Improve Discharge Outcomes

May 22, 2012

Statin use during hospitalization for ischemic stroke significantly improves the likelihood of being discharged to home or institution.

SAFETY ALERT: Risk of Cardiovascular Death with Zithromax

May 18, 2012

The FDA is notifying healthcare professionals of a new study reporting a small increase in cardiovascular death, and in the risk of death from any cause, in patients treated with a 5-day course of azithromycin (Zithromax; Pfizer) compared to persons treated with amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, or no drug.

RECALL: Hydromorphone HCl Injection 1mg/mL Recall

May 14, 2012

Hospira has notified healthcare professionals of a recall of one lot of Hydromorphone HCl Injection 1mg/mL due to reports of a single Carpuject containing more than the 1mL labeled fill volume.

Fera Launches Sulfacetamide Ophthalmic Ointment

RECALL: Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Recall

Premixed Levetiracetam Available in Ready-to-Administer IV Bags

Kadian Generic Available

Generic Elestat Launched

DUTOPROL

5/21/2012

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

Pharmacological Class: Cardioselective β₁-blocker + diuretic.

Active Ingredient(s): Metoprolol succinate extended-release, hydrochlorothiazide; 25/12.5mg, 50/12.5mg, 100/12.5mg; tablets.

Indication: Hypertension.

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Alternative Medicine Update

Tart cherry: A superfruit with antiinflammatory and cardiac benefits

Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP May 07, 2012

A growing body of evidence has linked the tart cherry to substantial anti-inflammatory benefits, including reduced arthritic and gout pain, and several cardiac benefits.

Antioxidants in saffron fight depression, dementia and PMS

Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP April 03, 2012

Saffron contains more than 50% of the USDA's recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, iron and magnesium, and more than 30 % of the recommended daily phosphorus and potassium.

Alternative Meds Index from The Clinical Advisor

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