This is a selection of articles from the December 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Drugs & Pharmacology headlines.
Advances in Treatment for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Other Rheumatic Conditions -- Efficacy and Safety of TNF Inhibitors
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Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - December 28, 2007 Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: journals
Efficacy and Safety of TNF Inhibitors in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - December 28, 2007 Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: journals
FDA Okays Starch-Based Blood Volume Expander
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Source: MedPage Today Product Alert - December 28, 2007 Source Type: journals
Double-Stranded RNA Homopolymer Poly(rC)·Poly(rG) for a New pH-Sensitive Drug Carrier
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Source: Molecular Pharmaceutics - December 28, 2007 Source Type: journals
Effect of Sampling Procedures of Release Testing on Drug Release and Scale-up Production Feasibility of Multiple-Unit Dextromethorphan Resinate Tablets: A Technical Note
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Source: AAPS PharmSciTech - December 27, 2007 Source Type: journals
Promotion of cell proliferation by HBXIP via upregulation of human telomerase reverse transcriptase in human mesenchymal stem cells.
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Source: Acta Pharmacologica Sinica - December 27, 2007 Authors: Wang FZ, Sha L, Ye LH, Zhang XD Tags: Acta Pharmacol Sin Source Type: journals
EFFECTS OF SWIMMING EXERCISE AND SOYBEAN SUPPLEMENTATION ON THE IMMUNE FUNCTIONS OF RATS FED A HIGH-FAT DIET
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Source: Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology - December 27, 2007 Tags: article Original Articles Source Type: journals
CHRONIC NORADRENALINE INCREASES RENAL EXPRESSION OF NHE-3, NBC-1, BSC-1 AND AQUAPORIN-2
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Source: Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology - December 26, 2007 Tags: article Original Articles Source Type: journals
Performance of the Vibrating Membrane Aerosol Generation Device: Aeroneb Micropump Nebulizer™
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Source: Journal of Aerosol Medicine - December 25, 2007 Tags: article Original Papers Source Type: journals
Comparison of Three Carbon Monoxide Monitors for Determination of Smoking Status in Smokers and Nonsmokers with and without COPD
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Source: Journal of Aerosol Medicine - December 25, 2007 Tags: article Original Papers Source Type: journals
Attenuation of inflammation and cytokine production in rat colitis by a novel selective inhibitor of leukotriene A4 hydrolase
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Source: British Journal of Pharmacology - December 24, 2007 Authors: B J R WhittleC VargaA BerkoK HorvathA PosaJ P RileyK A LundeenA M FourieP J Dunford Source Type: journals
Meta-analysis: Linezolid versus glycopeptide or beta-lactam for treatment of Gram-positive bacterial infections
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Source: NeLM Headline News - December 23, 2007 Tags: 5.1.7 Some other antibacterials, 5.1.2 Cephalosporins and other beta-lactams, Bacterial Source Type: journals
Bioluminescent assays for ADMET
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology: Table of Contents - December 21, 2007 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Role of pharmacogenetics in variable response to drugs: focus on opioids
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology: Table of Contents - December 21, 2007 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Oral nabilone capsules in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and pain
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs: Table of Contents - December 21, 2007 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Quality of Anticoagulation Care in Patients Discharged from a Pharmacist-Managed Anticoagulation Clinic After Stabilization of Warfarin Therapy
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Source: Pharmacotherapy: Official Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy - December 21, 2007 Authors: Candice L GarwoodPeter DumoStephanie N BaringhausKristyn M Laban Source Type: journals
Meloxicam (Meloxicam) Tablet [Apotex Corp.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - December 21, 2007 Source Type: journals
Practical Pharmacologic Aspects of Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest
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Source: Pharmacotherapy: Official Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy - December 21, 2007 Authors: Paul A ArpinoDavid M Greer Source Type: journals
Efficacy of Aminophylline for Treatment of Recurrent Symptomatic Bradycardia After Spinal Cord Injury
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Source: Pharmacotherapy: Official Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy - December 21, 2007 Authors: Craig B WhitmanWalter S SchroederPeter J PlochKrishnan Raghavendran Source Type: journals
Pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics of levofloxacin 750mg once daily in young women with acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis.
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Source: International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents - December 21, 2007 Authors: Nicolle L, Duckworth H, Sitar D, Bryski L, Harding G, Zhanel G Tags: Int J Antimicrob Agents Source Type: journals
Cystagon(Cysteamine Bitartrate) Capsule [Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - December 21, 2007 Source Type: journals
Albuterol Sulfate(Albuterol Sulfate) Syrup [Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - December 21, 2007 Source Type: journals
Characterization of Coating Systems
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Source: AAPS PharmSciTech - December 20, 2007 Source Type: journals
Improved Dissolution of Oleanolic Acid with Ternary Solid Dispersions
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Source: AAPS PharmSciTech - December 20, 2007 Source Type: journals
New pneumococcal vaccine 'does save lives' - as more parents urged to vaccinate their children
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Source: NeLM Headline News - December 20, 2007 Source Type: journals
Lancet review: Are COX-2 inhibitors preferable to non-selective NSAIDs in patients with risk of cardiovascular events taking low-dose aspirin?
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Source: NeLM Headline News - December 20, 2007 Source Type: journals
Monitor releases six month review for NHS foundation trusts
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Source: NeLM Headline News - December 20, 2007 Source Type: journals
The validity of viral hepatitis and chronic liver disease diagnoses in Veterans Affairs administrative databases
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Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - December 20, 2007 Tags: article Original articles Source Type: journals
Long-term therapy with adefovir dipivoxil in hepatitis B e antigen-negative patients developing resistance to lamivudine
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Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - December 20, 2007 Tags: article Original articles Source Type: journals
Perspectives for a Protective HIV-1 Vaccine.
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Source: Advances in Pharmacology - December 19, 2007 Authors: Schiavone M, Quinto I, Scala G Tags: Adv Pharmacol Source Type: journals
Department of Health guidance: Collaborative commissioning of National Screening Programmes
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Source: NeLM Headline News - December 19, 2007 Tags: Department of Health (DH) Source Type: journals
NICE issues draft scope for consultation on recognition and treatment of neonatal jaundice
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Source: NeLM Headline News - December 19, 2007 Tags: Neonatal and paediatric intensive care, National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Source Type: journals
Gabapentin for Decerebrate Rigidity: A Case Report
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Source: Clinical Drug Investigation - December 19, 2007 Authors: Kao, Chuen-DerChen, Jen-TseLai, Kuan-LinChang, Jiun-BinWu, Zin-AnLiao, Kwong-Kum Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals
Lack of Bioequivalence between Two Aciclovir Tablets in Healthy Subjects
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Source: Clinical Drug Investigation - December 19, 2007 Authors: Amini, HosseinJavan, MohammadGazerani, ParisaGhaffari, AlirezaAhmadiani, Abolhassan Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: journals
Prasugrel, a New Thienopyridine Antiplatelet Drug, Weakly Inhibits Cytochrome P450 2B6 in Humans
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Source: The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - December 19, 2007 Authors: Farid, N. A., Payne, C. D., Ernest, C. S., Li, Y. G., Winters, K. J., Salazar, D. E., Small, D. S. Tags: Drug Interactions Source Type: journals
A Perspective on the Use of Concentration-QT Modeling in Drug Development
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Source: The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - December 19, 2007 Authors: Russell, T., Riley, S. P., Cook, J. A., Lalonde, R. L. Tags: Commentaries Source Type: journals
Pharmacokinetic Interaction Between Voriconazole and Efavirenz at Steady State in Healthy Male Subjects
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Source: The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - December 19, 2007 Authors: Liu, P., Foster, G., LaBadie, R. R., Gutierrez, M. J., Sharma, A. Tags: Drug Interactions Source Type: journals
Pharmacokinetic Profiles of Controlled-Release Hydrogel Polymer Vaginal Inserts Containing Misoprostol
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Source: The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - December 19, 2007 Authors: Powers, B. L., Wing, D. A., Carr, D., Ewert, K., Spirito, M. D. Tags: Pharmacokinetics Source Type: journals
Nonresponse to Treatment for Hepatitis C: Current Management Strategies.
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Source: Drugs - December 18, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (255 K) Source Type: journals
Diclofenac Sodium Injection (Dyloject(R)): In Postoperative Pain.
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Source: Drugs - December 18, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (234 K) Source Type: journals
Does pharmacist-led medication review help to reduce hospital admissions and deaths in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Source: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - December 18, 2007 Tags: article Original Articles Source Type: journals
Bystolic, a Novel Beta Blocker, is Now Approved by the FDA for the
Treatment of Hypertension
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Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - December 18, 2007 Source Type: journals
NACDS commends House for passing pro-soldier, pro-savings bill
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Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press - December 18, 2007 Source Type: journals
Observations on Managing Medical Patients With Borderline Personality
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 18, 2007 Authors: Nordgren, J. C. Tags: Article Source Type: journals
Genzyme Announces FDA Approval of Thyrogen for Use in Thyroid
Cancer Ablation
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Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - December 17, 2007 Source Type: journals
Inactivated JEV vaccine offers good safety profile
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Source: Reactions - December 17, 2007 Tags: Research article Source Type: journals
Infliximab: Granuloma caused by Mycobacterium marinum infection: case report
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Source: Reactions - December 17, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Paediatric patients at risk for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis benefit from treatment with alendronic acid
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Source: Reactions - December 17, 2007 Tags: Research article Source Type: journals
Sodium tetradecyl sulfate: Anaphylaxis: case report
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Source: Reactions - December 17, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Mefloquine: Pulmonary eosinophilia (first report) in an elderly patient: case report
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Source: Reactions - December 17, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Low rate of cardiovascular AEs with adjuvant letrozole, tamoxifen
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Source: Reactions - December 17, 2007 Tags: Research article Source Type: journals
Iron: Acute iron poisoning: case report
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Source: Reactions - December 17, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Dexamethasone: Glaucoma and buphthalmos in a neonate: case report
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Source: Reactions - December 17, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Lenalidomide, in combination with low-dose dexamethasone, continues to demonstrate superior overall survival in multiple myeloma
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Source: Inpharma - December 17, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Intrarectal administration of quinine may provide an alternative to IV quinine in the treatment of childhood cerebral malaria
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Source: Inpharma - December 17, 2007 Tags: Research article Source Type: journals
Omalizumab-related anaphylaxis often delayed, protracted
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Source: Inpharma - December 17, 2007 Tags: Research article Source Type: journals
Oseltamivir is associated with a clinically and statistically significant decrease in mortality among hospitalised patients with influenza virus infections
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Source: Inpharma - December 17, 2007 Tags: Research article Source Type: journals
CleanZone Process Eradicates MRSA ''Superbug''
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Source: MRSA / Drug Resistance News From Medical News Today - December 17, 2007 Source Type: journals
Phosphodiesterase-4 blunts inotropism and arrhythmias but not sinoatrial tachycardia of (−)-adrenaline mediated through mouse cardiac β1-adrenoceptors
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Source: British Journal of Pharmacology - December 17, 2007 Authors: A Galindo-TovarA J Kaumann Source Type: journals
Preliminary evidence of nitazoxanide activity on Toxocara canis in a mouse model.
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Source: International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents - December 17, 2007 Authors: Delgado OM, Fernandez G, Silva S, Ramirez O, Romero J, Rodriguez-Morales AJ Tags: Int J Antimicrob Agents Source Type: journals
CHPA applauds NIDA's cough medicine abuse monitoring survey
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Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press - December 16, 2007 Source Type: journals
Review: Maraviroc (Celsentri) for multidrug-resistant HIV infection
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Source: NeLM Headline News - December 16, 2007 Tags: 5.3.1 HIV infection, HIV Infection/AIDS, New drugs, Drug reviews Source Type: journals
Proton Pump Inhibitors: Do Differences in Pharmacokinetics Translate into Differences in Clinical Outcomes?
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Source: Clinical Pharmacokinetics - December 15, 2007 Authors: Kwong Ming Fock,Tiing Leong Ang,Lean Choo Bee,Edmund Jon Deon Lee, Tags: Leading Article Source Type: journals
Busulfan/cyclophosphamide: Loss of ovarian function and hormonal imbalance leading to vaginal stenosis and complete vaginal obstruction with haematometra: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - December 14, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Varenicline linked to impaired driving, psychiatric illness.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - December 14, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Erlotinib/gemcitabine: Lung and skin disorders: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - December 14, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Grass pollen allergy vaccine for SAR improves QOL.
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Source: PharmacoEconomics & Outcomes News - December 14, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Which interventions worth it for preventing diabetes in India?
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Source: PharmacoEconomics & Outcomes News - December 14, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Counterfeit drugs a growing global threat.
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Source: PharmacoEconomics & Outcomes News - December 14, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
The EMEA and the US FDA have created a common application for orphan designation of medicines in the EU and the US.
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Source: PharmacoEconomics & Outcomes News - December 14, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
