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Educating Parents About Childhood Vaccines

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A practicing pediatrician discusses topics and resources relating to childhood vaccines that parents should be aware of.
 

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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.
 

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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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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.

News from JAAPA

CME Posttest: Stress management; Hip resurfacing

September 02, 2010

September 2010
 

Hip resurfacing: A fresh look at an alternative to total joint arthroplasty

Andrew H. Patterson, PA-C, Jackie H. Coleman, CST September 02, 2010

Improved devices make the procedure a viable option for a select group of patients with hip arthritis.
 


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.
 

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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.
 
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