new recommendations for treating and preventing pertussis

February 2006

A steady rise in whooping cough is prompting new recommendations for treating and preventing pertussis.

Reported cases are up 25-fold in the last 3 decades...from about 1,000 in 1975 to over 25,000 cases in 2004.

Vaccination. Immunity from the childhood vaccine wanes after 5 to 10 years...so CDC now recommends a booster for adolescents and adults.

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Table of Contents

Many people THINK they're allergic to opioids
Diabetes new or worsening macular edema in diabetes patients taking glitazones (Avandia, Actos, etc)
Diabetes Avandaryl, adding to the confusion over combination meds for type 2 diabetes
Cardiology warning patients NOT to take L-arginine after a recent heart attack
Rheumatoid Arthritis new biotech drug for rheumatoid arthritis called Orencia (oh-REN-see-ah)
Supplements pomegranate juice such as POM Wonderful hoping to stave off heart disease, cancer, aging, etc
Supplements People are trying to lose weight by using "thyroid boosters"
Infectious Diseases The CDC is now warning NOT to use amantadine and rimantadine to prevent or treat influenza this year
Infectious Diseases Hepatitis A vaccine is now recommended for ALL kids
Dermatology Cetaphil for head lice
There are lots of rumors that artificial sweeteners can cause serious diseases
Some drugs can cause taste disturbances
Pertussis new recommendations for treating and preventing pertussis
ADHD Sparlon and Daytrana for ADHD
Practice annual chart of new drugs approved by the FDA in 2005