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Pharmacology Update: Eszopiclone Tablets (Lunesta^TM)

A new nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of insomnia.

Pharmacology Watch: Statins and the Incidence of Rhabdomyolysis

The most commonly prescribed statins have a low incidence of rhabdomyolysis, according to the results a new study of more than 250,000 patients.

Full January 29, 2005, Issue in PDF

Antioxidant Use During Chemo- and Radiotherapy for Cancer

Sasser H. Antioxidant use during chemo- and radiotherapy for cancer. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(2):13-17.

Complementary and Alternative Therapies and End-of-Life Care

Keegan L. Complementary and alternative therapies and end-of-life care: Part 1. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(2):17-20.

Cat’s Claw: Traditional and Clinical Uses

Kiefer D. Cat's claw: Traditional and clinical uses. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(2):20-24.

Clinical Briefs: Ayurvedic Products and Heavy Metals

Greenfied RH. Ayurvedic products and heavy metals. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(2):24.

Facts About Cancer Pain Part 1: Managing and Treating Pain

Facts about cancer pain. Part 1: Managing and treating pain. Altern Med Alert 2004;8(Suppl 2):S1-S4.

Full February 2005 Issue in PDF

Treating Hypertension in the Emergency Department: First, Do No Harm, Part II

Part I of this series focused on hypertensive syndromes and clinical evaluation. This second and final part will cover antihypertensive medications and management of hypertension in specific disease processes.