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RxFiles Q&A History
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Date
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Q&A Topic
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2019
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Aug
2019
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DECLARE-TIMI
58: Dapagliflozin vs Placebo in T2DM + CVD/Major Risk
Factors
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Aug
2019
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ASA:
When to Prescribe?
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July
2019
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VACCINES:
Pneumococcal, Influenza, & Shingles
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June
2019
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Topical Cannabis: Does it Live Up to its Presumed Potential?
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June
2019
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CREDENCE:
Canagliflozin (INVOKANA) & Renal Outcomes in T2DM with Nephropathy
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2018
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Oct
2018
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Cannabis
Medical Patient Booklet Black\White
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Oct
2018
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Cannabinoids
– Informed Consent & Agreement
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Oct
2018
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Cannabis Patient Booklet
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July
2018
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Trial Summary: Opioid
vs Nonopioid Single Dose Medications for Acute
Extremity Pain in the Emergency Department (ED)
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May
2018
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Opioid
Tapering Q&A Patient Booklet
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Apr
2018
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Non-Live
Recombinant Herpes Zoster Vaccine (SHINGRIX)
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2017
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Nov
2017
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Exercise
Rx (pdf)
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Nov
2017
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Exercise
Rx (Word)
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Nov
2017
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Painlinks: Resources for Those Living with Pain
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Sept
2017
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SHIFT:
Ivbradine versus Placebo in Chronic Systolic Heart
Failure
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May
2017
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Amoxicillin
High Dose in Pediatrics Infographic
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Apr
2017
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Opioid
and Pain Related Links
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Apr
2017
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Clindamycin
versus Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for Uncomplicated Skin Infections
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Apr
2017
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What
% of patients with uncomplicated cystitis go on to develop pyelonephritis?
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Apr
2017
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What
is the Risk of Peripheral Neuropathy with Nitrofurantoin (MACROBID)?
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Apr
2017
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What
is the Risk of Pulmonary Toxicity with Nitrofurantoin (MACROBID)?
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Mar
2017
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Nitrofurantoin
vs Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in Women with Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis
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Mar
2017
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CHANCE:
Clopidogrel + ASA vs ASA in Patients with Acute
Minor Stroke or High-Risk Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Mar
2017
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SPS3:
Lower Systolic Blood Pressure vs Higher Systolic Blood Pressure Target in
Patients with Recent Symptomatic, MRI-Identified Lacunar Stroke
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Mar
2017
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SPS3:
Clopidogrel + ASA vs ASA in Patients with Recent
Symptomatic, MRI-identified Lacunar Strokes
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Mar
2017
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MATCH:
Clopidogrel + ASA vs Clopidogrel
in High Risk Patients with Recent Stroke or Recent Transient Ischemic Attack
(TIA)
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Mar
2017
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PIONEER
AF-PCI: Rivaroxaban + P2Y12 Inhibitor or Rivaroxaban + DAPT vs Warfarin + DAPT in Patients with
Atrial Fibrillation & PCI
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2016
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Nov
2016
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Gone Viral? Skip the Antibiotic - Poster
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Nov
2016
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Antibiotics:
Potential Harms
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Nov
2016
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English
Rx for a Viral Infection-Patient Info.
Other
languages (Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Farsi (Persian),
French, German, Hindi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Ukranian, Urdu)
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Aug
2016
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FLAME:
Indacaterol+Glycopyrronium versus Salmeterol+Fluticasone for COPD
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July
2016
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ELIXA:
Lixisenatide in Patients with T2DM and ACS
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July
2016
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TECOS:
Sitagliptin JANUVIA CV Outcomes Trial Summary
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July
2016
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LEADER:
Liraglutide VICTOZA and CV Outcomes in T2DM
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May
2016
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PEGASUS-TIMI
54: Ticagrelor versus Placebo in Patients with
Prior MI
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Apr 2016
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Pioglitazone
ACTOS after Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack in Patients with
Insulin Resistance
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Mar 2016
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Does
Clopidogrel + ASA impact
mortality?
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Mar 2016
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DAPT:
12 vs 30 Months of Dual AntiPlatelet Therapy after
Drug-Eluting Stents
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Mar 2016
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PCI-Clarity:
Effect of clopidogrel pre-treatment before PCI in
patients with STEMI treated with fibrinolytics
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Mar 2016
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PCI-CURE:
Effects of pre-treatment with clopidogrel and ASA
followed by long-term therapy in patients undergoing PCI
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Mar 2016
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PLATO:
Ticagrelor vs Clopidogrel
in Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Mar 2016
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TRITON-TIMI
38: Prasugrel vs Clopidogrel
in Patients with ACS
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Feb 2016
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EMPA-REG:
CV Outcomes Trial Summary
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2015
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Dec
2015
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SPRINT:
Evaluation of Intensive <120mmHg vs. Standard <140mmHg Blood Pressure
Targets
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Nov 2015
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LCZ696
(Sacubitril/ Valsartan) ENTRESTO Summary and
Practical Tips
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June 2015
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The
Value, Role & Limitation of Clinical Practice Guidelines
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May
2015
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The
Long Story Short: Optimizing choice and use of insulin needles
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Apr
2015
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Bioequivalency of Medications: Making Much Ado Over What is Most Often Little Ado
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Feb
2015
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Constipation in older adults:
Stepwise approach to keep things moving
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Feb
2015
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FIELD
Substudy: Fenofibrate in
Patients with Diabetes, by Gender
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Jan
2015
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PARADIGM-HF:
Valsartan and Sacubitril vs Enalapril
for Heart Failure
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2014
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Dec
2014
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IMPROVE-IT
Trial Summary: To add or not to add ezetimibe?
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May
2014
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Geri-RxFiles
– An Orientation
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Apr
2014
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Hypertensive
Urgency: Considerations for Management
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Apr
2014
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Varenicline (Champix) for
Smoking Cessation in Schizophrenia or Bipolar: 52 vs 12wks
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Mar
2014
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Pain
& Haemophilia: Medication Management
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Mar
2014
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Orthostatic
Hypotension Management
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2013
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Oct 2013
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Opioid
Tapering Template
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Oct 2013
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Diabetes
Agents – Outcome Comparison Summary Table
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Oct 2013
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Chronic
Insomnia in Older Adults
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June 2013
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Statin Intolerance – Management
Considerations
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June 2013
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Opioids, Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
(CNCP) & Addiction/Diversion Concerns: What Can Pharmacists Do to Make a
Difference?
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May 2013
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SENIOR Trial Summary: Solifenacin vs Oxybutynin vs Placebo Use in Elderly People
with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
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May 2013
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ASPIRE Trial Summary: Low-Dose
Aspirin for Preventing Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism
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May 2013
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WARFASA Trial Summary: Aspirin
for Preventing the Recurrence of Venous Thromboembolism
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Mar 2013
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Management
of Bipolar Disorders During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Mar 2013
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How
should Bacterial Vaginosis be Managed in Pregnancy?
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Jan 2013
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Dabigatran:
Does it increase the risk of MI?
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Jan 2013
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Warfarin
vs New Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs) in Non-valvular AFib
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2012
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Oct 2012
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Media
Muddies the Water on Treatment of Hypertension: Does Mild Hypertension Need
to be Treated?
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Oct 2012
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Management
of Opioid-Induced Constipation in Chronic Pain Patients
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Oct 2012
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Post-menopausal
Hormone Treatment Update (DOPS, KEEPS)
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July 2012
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Drug
Treatment in the Elderly & Long Term Care Chart
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July 2012
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Palliative
Care Chart
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July 2012
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Drugs
with Anticholinergic Effects
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July 2012
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Viral
Hepatitis Treatment Chart
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May. 2012
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Statins
in the Media
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Apr. 2012
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Individualizing
Glycemic Targets for the Frail Elderly with T2DM
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Mar. 2012
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Diabetes
in Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM); Antidepressants
in Pregnancy and Lactation
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Jan. 2012
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Anti-Infective
MUMs Guidelines 2012 Changes (from 2010)
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2011
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Dec. 2011
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Hirsutism
Trial Summary (Background)
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Dec. 2011
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Hirsutism
Treat Chart (Idiopathic)
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Dec. 2011
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SHARP
(Heart and Renal Protection) Trial Summary
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Dec. 2011
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AIM-HIGH
(Vascular Events) Trial Summary
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Sep. 2011
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Catie-AD: Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs in Patients with
Alzheimer’s
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Aug. 2011
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Apixaban vs Warfarin in A. Fib (ARISTOTLE)
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Aug. 2011
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Rivaroxaban vs Warfarin in A. Fib (Rocket-AF)
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Aug. 2011
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Opioid
Patch Disposal Tool
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Aug. 2011
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Acute vs Palliative vs Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
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Aug. 2011
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Diabetes
Landmark: Lipid, ASA, & BP Trials Summary
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Aug. 2011
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Diabetes
Overview Approach
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July 2011
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Vapor
Rub vs White Pet vs No Treatment for Nocturnal Cough & Cold
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July 2011
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Varenicline and the Risk of Serious CV Events
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Mar. 2011
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Opioids
for Pain in the Elderly
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Mar. 2011
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Urine
Drug Screening (UDS)
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Mar. 2011
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Pain
in the Elderly: Opioid vs NSAID Trial Summary
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Jan. 2011
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Yaz / Yasmin: Safety Considerations related to VTE
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2010
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Nov. 2010
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Bisphosphonate
Safety – from SDIS
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Nov. 2010
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Vitamin
D – Therapeutic Overview and Review of Evidence
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Nov. 2010
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RE-LY:
Dabigatran versus Warfarin in patients with Atrial fibrillation
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Oct. 2010
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Phosphate
Binder Chart *
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Oct. 2010
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Energy
Drinks
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Oct. 2010
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Vitamin
D: Trial Evidence Summary Chart
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Oct. 2010
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Q&A
Potpourri – Osteoporosis, Vit D, Self-Monitoring of
Blood Glucose, and Anti-Infectives
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Sept. 2010
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Accord
Lipid & BP Trial Overview
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Aug. 2010
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BUTRANS
– Buprenorphine Transdermal System
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June 2010
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ARB’s
& the Risk of Cancer
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2009
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Dec. 2009
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Thyroid
Management: Hypo & Hyperthyroid Chart*
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Oct. 2009
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Antifungal
Treatment Chart*
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Oct. 2009
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Influenza
Overview Chart, Including Pandemic H1N1
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Oct. 2009
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Zostavax (Shingles Prevention Vaccine)
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Sept. 2009
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ACTIVE-A
(ASA vs. ASA+clopidogrel) & ACTIVE-W (ASA+clopidogrel
vs. warfarin) Trials in Atrial Fibrillation
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July 2009
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Saskatchewan
Drug/Health Information Links
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July 2009
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H1N1
(Swine Flu) Links
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July 2009
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RECORD
(rosiglitazone for CV outcomes in T2DM)
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June 2009
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Furosemide
Sliding Scale w. Heart Failure Patient Weight Chart
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May 2009
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HIV
Drug Management Chart*
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Apr. 2009
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Adult
Vaccines Chart*
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Jan. 2009
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PPI’s
May Reduce Effectiveness of Clopidogrel (PLAVIX)
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Jan. 2009
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What’s the Scoop on ACEI & ARB Combos Causing Harm?
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2008
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Dec. 2008
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ACCOMPLISH
(benazepril + amlodipine vs. benazepril + hydrochlorothiazide) Trial in
High-Risk Hypertensive Patients
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Nov. 2008
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Sitagliptin (JANUVIA) for T2DM
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Nov. 2008
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JUPITER
(rosuvastatin vs. placebo) Trial for Diabetes
Prevention in Low-Moderate Risk Older Adults with Normal LDL, ↑CRP
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Oct. 2008
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Diabetes
in Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes
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Oct. 2008
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Insulin
Pen Delivery Devices*
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Oct. 2008
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Diabetes:
Metformin Precautions (Renal, Hepatic, & Heart Failure)
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June 2008
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ENHANCE
(simvastatin +/- placebo) Trials in Patients with ↑LDL
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June 2008
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Gout
Treatment Chart*
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June 2008
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Pediatric
Pain Management*
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June 2008
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Diabetes
Landmark Trials Summary: ADVANCE & ACCORD
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Feb. 2008
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Darifenacin (ENABLEX) vs. Oxybutynin on Memory Impairment
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2007
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Aug. 2007
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Lumiracoxib (PREXIGE) and Hepatotoxicity
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Aug. 2007
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Tegaserod – Limited Approval From the FDA for IBS
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May 2007
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Rosiglitazone
(AVANDIA) & Cardiovascular Risk
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May 2007
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DREAM
Trial Summary
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May 2007
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Diabetes
Prevention Summary
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2006
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Sept. 2006
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Malaria
Prophylaxis*
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Jan. 2006
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IDEAL
Trial Overview
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Jan. 2006
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Herbal
Drugs: Recent Developments (Cold-Fx, Glucosamine,
Lakota) (Revised May 2010)
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2005
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Sept. 2005
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ASCOT-BPLA
Trial Summary
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Sept. 2005
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Cannabinoids:
An Overview (Revised May 2010)
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Sept. 2005
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Chronic
Non-Malignant Pain – General Pharmacologic Considerations
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June 2005
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Restless
Leg Syndrome & Essential Tremor*
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Feb. 2005
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QT
Prolongation and Torsades de Pointes: Drugs and
Sudden Death*
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2004
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Nov. 2004
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Lipid
Therapy Update
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Aug. 2004
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CARDS
Trial Overview – Atorvastatin in Type II Diabetes
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May 2004
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PROVE
IT-TIMI 22 Trial Overview – High-Dose Atorvastatin in ACS
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2003
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Dec. 2003
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Observations
on CHARM Trial Data – ARB’s in Heart Failure
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Apr. 2003
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Overview
of ASCOT-LLA Trial – Atorvastatin in Primary Prevention
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Mar. 2003
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How
Does the Australian ANBP2 Trial Compare To ALLHAT?
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2002
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Dec. 2002
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Handling
Back Pain Up-Front – Treatment Options (Revised Apr. 2008)
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Nov. 2002
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Age
& the WHI (includes patient handout)
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Sept. 2002
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HRT
in Light of the WHI – Data in Perspective
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Mar. 2002
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Monitoring
Creatine Kinase in Patients on Statin Therapy
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2001
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Oct. 2001
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Hypoglycemic
Drug Interactions
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Oct. 2001
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Renal
Care and Monitoring in Diabetes - Flowchart
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July 2001
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Treatment
of Hypersexuality Patients*
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Feb. 2001
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Update
on Meloxicam (MOBICOX) & COX-2 Selectivity
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2000
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Nov. 2000
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Selecting
Cold Products Post Phenylpropanolamine
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Fall 2000
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What To
Do About The FLU – A Patient’s Guide to Treatment & Prevention
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May 2000
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Asthma
Q&A’s
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May 2000
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Asthma
Inhaler & Management Tips
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May 2000
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Asthma:
Risk vs. Benefit of Alternative Therapies
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May 2000
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COPD
– Pharmacotherapy Overview
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Mar. 2000
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Diane
35
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Feb. 2000
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Oral Contraceptives – How Soon May They Be Used Post-Partum?
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Feb. 2000
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COPD
& Corticosteroids
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Feb. 2000
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Piroxicam-Beta-Cyclodextrin
(BREXIDOL) Uncloaked!
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Feb. 2000
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Does
Echinacea Interact With Prednisone?
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1999
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Oct. 1999
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Chronic
Unopposed Vaginal Estrogen Therapy
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Sept. 1999
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“Natural”/Bio-identical
Hormone Replacement Therapy
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1998
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Dec. 1998
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Is
Fluoxetine Effective in the Treatment of PMS?
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Dec. 1998
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Can
ZYBAN (Bupropion) Be Given With SSRI’s?
(Revised Sept. 2006)
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Nov. 1998
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St.
John’s wort in the Treatment of Depression
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Oct. 1998
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Antidepressants
– Overview & Therapeutic Considerations
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May 1998
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Alternatives
to Nifedipine for Hypertensive Urgencies
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Mar. 1998
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Diuretics
for Hypertension
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*
Indicates a document that has been updated since its
original publication and is now part of our 8th Edition Drug Comparison Charts Book
– viewable online with a subscription.
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