recommendations for preventing infective endocarditis before dental and medical procedures

May 2007

The American Heart Association is changing their recommendations for preventing infective endocarditis before dental and medical procedures....

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recommendations for preventing infective endocarditis before dental and medical procedures
Sexually Transmitted Diseases quinolones should NOT be used to treat gonorrhea anymore
Gastroenterology You'll get questions about Miralax (polyethylene glycol) now that it's being switched from Rx to OTC
Gastroenterology alternatives to Zelnorm now that it's being pulled from the market for possible cardiovascular problems
Gastroenterology Trimethobenzamide SUPPOSITORIES (Tigan) will go off the market
Infectious Diseases what to use for traveler's diarrhea
Pediatrics new drug for ADHD, Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)
Vaccines when to give pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax 23)
Vaccines An anti-vaccine consumer group is pushing for stronger warnings about Gardasil, the new human papillomavirus vaccine
Vaccines The first avian flu vaccine is now approved
Diabetes using Januvia for type 2 diabetes
Renal Urology stronger precautions concerning CNS effects for oxybutynin products such as Ditropan, Oxytrol, etc
Invega (paliperidone) is being promoted as a new atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia
More patients will ask about taking Lyrica (pregabalin)
Qualaquin, the only quinine that FDA allows on the market, is too expensive