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The worldwide outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has put pharmacists and other health care professionals on alert. The incidence of SARS cases in the United States seems to be contained, but health officials warn that the threat is still real until Asia is able to control the virus.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided the following basic information about severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
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FDA adds heart benefit to simvastatin (Zocor) label; Pharmacists needed for underserved populations; APhA releases bulletin on gabapentin (Neurontin); Smallpox compensation bill becomes law; PhRMA plans to report counterfeit drugs to FDA
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These drugs recently received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
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Ramipril (Altace) is a long-acting oral angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with essential hypertension or congestive heart failure after myocardial infarction. Ramipril also is indicated in cardiovascular risk reduction.
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Whether a bite or sting results in an anaphylactic reaction, impressive
local effects, or a life-threatening systemic reaction, the emergency
physician must be able to institute appropriate and effective
treatment. Emergency physicians also must be able to recognize clinical
envenomation patterns, since some critically ill patients may not be
able to convey the details of the attack. Since all areas of the
country are represented in the envenomation statistics, all emergency
physicians should be familiar with identification and stabilization of
envenomated patients and know what resources are available locally for
further management of these often complicated patients.
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This background on cerebral palsy and summary of the new findings was provided by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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Though it has been common in many health care institutions for decades, the practice of medical students and residents performing pelvic exams on women who have been anesthetized for surgery, without any medical need, and usually without consent is increasingly coming under fire from critics who say it just isnt right.
