Travel Medicine Advisor Archives – September 1, 2012
September 1, 2012
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In-Home HIV Test Empowers Patients
On 15 May the FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research/Office of Blood Research and Review (CBER/OBRR) granted market clearance to the OraQuick in-home HIV-1/2 antibody test based on the recommendation of the Blood Products Advisory Committee. -
Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death with Azithromycin
In this paper, the authors performed a pharmacoepidemiologic study on the relationship between azithromycin, a frequently used broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic, and cardiovascular death. The authors analyzed data from the Tennessee Medicaid program. -
Coffee Consumption and Mortality
Coffee is widely consumed throughout the United States. Some prior studies have associated coffee consumption with increased rates of heart disease, whereas other studies have shown less heart disease in coffee drinkers. -
Pharmacology Watch: Does Finasteride Cause Permanent Sexual Side Effects?
In this issue: Side effects of finasteride; new ruling on pharmaceutical companies paying generic manufacturers; and FDA actions.