A new code of conduct will change how companies market Rx meds

September 2008

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A new code of conduct will change how companies market Rx meds
Infectious Diseases The CDC now recommends giving flu vaccine to ALL children from 6 months to 18 years
Infectious Diseases Is there a clinical difference between Macrodantin and Macrobid?
Cardiology whether they can get their potassium from foods instead of potassium supplements (Micro-K, Klor-Con, etc)
Corticosteroids are being used more instead of NSAIDs for acute gout
Diabetes more emphasis on identifying and treating patients with PRE-diabetes
ADHD Stimulants work better than Strattera for treating ADHD in kids
Respiratory Allergy new inhaled corticosteroid called Alvesco
Supplements whether phytosterols in products such as Centrum Cardio and Bayer with Heart Advantage lower cholesterol
Women s Health Some WOMEN will be asking to try Viagra (sildenafil) for sexual dysfunction due to antidepressants
Pediatrics recommends NOT treating most children with simple febrile seizures
Pediatrics Zingo will compete with other needle-free lidocaine products
launch a "new and improved" formulation just before a drug gets generic competition