Internal Medicine Alert – April 15, 2003
April 15, 2003
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Norovirus Infection
Noroviruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the United States, accounting for approximately 23 million cases annually. -
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs as a Risk Factor for Acute Diarrhea: A Case Crossover Study
Recent NSAID use is a risk factor for acute diarrhea, a consideration for general physicians along with GI specialists. -
Drug Treatments to Prevent Breast Cancer
Only tamoxifen has enough evidence to be recommend for the prevention of breast cancer, and its use is limited to very high-risk women with a low risk of side effects. -
Diabetic Neuropathy
This study shows that intravenous amantadine is beneficial in reducing the pain of painful peripheral neuropathy, with an effect sustained for at least 1 week after an infusion. -
Pharmacology Update: Azelaic Acid Gel 15% (Finacea — Berlex)
Azelaic acid gel has been approved for the treatment of mild-to-moderate rosacea. This naturally occurring saturated dicarboxylic acid is formulated in an aqueous gel formation for this indication. -
Clinical Briefs
Effect of Ibuprofen on Cardioprotective Effect of Aspirin; Relapse Prevention with Antidepressant Drug Treatment in Depressive Disorders; Incidence and Preventability of Adverse Drug Events Among Older Persons in the Ambulatory Setting -
ECG Review: What Might the Echo Show?
The ECG in the Figure was obtained from a 55-year-old man with a history of heart failure and emphysema. What might his echocardiogram show? -
Pharmacology Watch: Warfarin Effectively Prevents Venous Thromboembolism
Warfarin Effectively Prevents Venous Thromboembolism; Vitamin D Reduces Osteoporotic Fractures; Adefovir Effective for Hepatitis B Treatment; Ibuprofen/Aspirin Study Revisited; ACE Inhibitors Favored in Cardiovascular Care; Digoxin Dosing and Heart Failure