Update on Melanoma Treatment: SYLATRON™ (peg-interferon alfa-2b) for injection, for subcutaneous use

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.

ATS: Effects of Prenatal Pollution Exposure Persist

May 22, 2012

Maternal pollutant exposure has lasting effect on lung function development in children with asthma

QRS Duration Independently Tied to Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

May 22, 2012

Prolonged QRS duration is associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD).

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.

ADVIL

Ob/Gyn > Dysmenorrhea

Ibuprofen 200mg; gel caplets; caplets; tabs; liqui-gels.

Alprazolam INTENSOL

Central Nervous System > Anxiety/OCD

Alprazolam 1mg; per 1mL; concentrated soln.

Etodolac Capsules

Pain & Pyrexia > Nonnarcotic analgesics

Etodolac 200mg, 300mg; caps.

GLUCOVANCE

Endocrine System > Diabetes

Glyburide, metformin HCl; 1.25mg/250mg, 2.5mg/500mg, 5mg/500mg; tabs.

ORTHO EVRA

Ob/Gyn > Contraception

Norelgestromin 150mcg/day, ethinyl estradiol 20mcg/day; transdermal patch.

Treatment Update: PediPirox^™-4 Nail Kit (ciclopirox topical solution, 8%)

April 25, 2012

Update on Melanoma Treatment: SYLATRON™ (peg-interferon alfa-2b) for injection, for subcutaneous use

January 23, 2012

Acute Pain Update: SPRIX^® (ketorolac tromethamine) Nasal Spray 15.75 mg per spray

November 29, 2011

Potentially Inappropriate Drugs for the Elderly (Beers List)

May 21, 2012

A list of drugs that may potentially be inappropriate for use in elderly patients due to their side effects. A description of the possible side effects is indicated next to each drug.

Osteoporosis Treatments

May 16, 2012

Osteoporosis treatment chart.

Mood Disorder Treatments

May 16, 2012

Mood disorder treatments for bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, treatment resistant depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and others.

Antiretroviral Contraindications and Drug Interactions Chart

May 16, 2012

HIV medication contraindications and drug interactions comparison chart.

Antiretroviral Treatment Chart

May 16, 2012

Antiretroviral dosing regimen chart for HIV.