This is a selection of articles from the November 2006 archive. Click here for this month's Drugs & Pharmacology headlines.
Update on public health issues related to Polonium-210 incident
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Source: NeLM Headline News - November 30, 2006 Source Type: journals
Clinical review: management of menopausal symptoms
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Source: NeLM Headline News - November 29, 2006 Source Type: journals
Single-layer transdermal film containing lidocaine: Modulation of drug release.
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Source: European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics - November 29, 2006 Authors: Padula C, Nicoli S, Colombo P, Santi P Tags: Eur J Pharm Biopharm Source Type: journals
Contact lens solution recalled due to contamination
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Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press - November 29, 2006 Source Type: journals
Public consultation – request to reclassify chloramphenicol ointment from POM to P
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Source: NeLM Headline News - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
Teaching and Learning Online: Notes From Dr. RW
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Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
Pregabalin Effective for Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
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Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
MMX makes the most of mesalazine in ulcerative colitis
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
Antineoplastics: are simultaneous drug trials appropriate?
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
Young adults' HRQOL unaffected by birth weight
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
AGA panel provides contemporary guidance for NSAID use
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
Sorafenib a cost-effective option in renal cancer
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
With the China State Food and Drug Administration approving the antibacterial levofloxacin [Jade Pharmaceutical], AMDL has announced the launch
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
Hospitalisations for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are expensive
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
Optimal target haemoglobin level for erythropoietins?
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
In ICU patients, using albumin for fluid resuscitation provides survival outcomes similar to using saline, regardless of baseline albumin levels
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
Adjuvant colesevelam improves glycaemic control in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
IvIg-related thrombotic complications not uncommon
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
Risedronic acid cracks alendronic acid in real world
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
A 1-week course of ciprofloxacin reduces the risk of infection after percutaneous nephrolithotomy
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
US FDA advises caution for recombinant erythropoietins
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
VEC 162 effectively improves transient insomnia
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Source: Inpharma - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Neuropathogenesis: From Cats to Calcium
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Source: Journal of NeuroImmune Pharmacology - November 28, 2006 Source Type: journals
SIGN publishes clinical guideline on bronchiolitis in children
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Source: NeLM Headline News - November 27, 2006 Source Type: journals
Scientific statement: Cardiovascular risk reduction in high-risk paediatric patients
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Source: NeLM Headline News - November 27, 2006 Source Type: journals
British Medical Journal (articles for w/e Nov 24)
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Source: National Prescribing Centre eCAB Week in Review - November 27, 2006 Source Type: journals
Our picks of the week's stories from the National electronic Library for Medicines news service, Nov 20-24
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Source: National Prescribing Centre eCAB Week in Review - November 27, 2006 Source Type: journals
Therapeutic Levels of Intravenous Procainamide in Neonates: A Retrospective Assessment
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Source: Pharmacotherapy: Official Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy - November 27, 2006 Authors: Brady S MoffettBryan C CannonRichard A FriedmanNaomi J Kertesz Source Type: journals
Healthcare costs to increase at lowest rate in five years
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Source: Drug Topics - News - November 27, 2006 Source Type: journals
Hospital pharmacist shot in Florida
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Source: Drug Topics - News - November 27, 2006 Source Type: journals
Bezoar Formation Requiring Endoscopic Removal After Intentional Overdose of Extended-Release Nifedipine
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Source: Pharmacotherapy: Official Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy - November 27, 2006 Authors: Christopher D WellsTodd C LuckritzMohamed Y RadyJessica M ZornikJonathan A LeightonBhavesh M Patel Source Type: journals
NABP redesigns Web site
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Source: Drug Topics - News - November 27, 2006 Source Type: journals
Rabbit Antithymocyte Globulin Induction Therapy in Adult Renal Transplantation
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Source: Pharmacotherapy: Official Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy - November 27, 2006 Authors: Karen L Hardinger Source Type: journals
DoH issues guidance on the GP-patient survey
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Source: NeLM Headline News - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Glucocorticoids: Central serous chorioretinopathy in an elderly patient: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Antithymocyte globulin: Acute allergy in a child followed by successful desensitisation: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
IvIg-related thrombotic complications not uncommon
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Levobupivacaine: Hypotension and apnoea (first report) in an elderly patient: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Budesonide: First report of dementia with parkinsonian features: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Bevacizumab: First report of skin eruption: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Tenofovir: Fanconi's syndrome: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Risedronic acid: Hypocalcaemia: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Herbal medicines: Allergic contact dermatitis in an elderly patient: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Isotretinoin: Pyoderma gangrenosum: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Peginterferon--2a: Depression successfully treated with venlafaxine: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Prednisolone: Glaucoma in an infant: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Author Index Vol. 78, 2006
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Source: Pharmacology - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Review article: oesophageal function testing - the old and the new
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Source: Alimentary Pharmacology - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Chitosan/starch fibers and their properties for drug controlled release.
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Source: European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics - November 26, 2006 Authors: Wang Q, Zhang N, Hu X, Yang J, Du Y Tags: Eur J Pharm Biopharm Source Type: journals
Assessment of physical and antioxidant activity stability, in vitro release and in vivo efficacy of formulations added with superoxide dismutase alone or in association with alpha-tocopherol.
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Source: European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics - November 26, 2006 Authors: Di Mambro VM, Fonseca MJ Tags: Eur J Pharm Biopharm Source Type: journals
Health Care Innovators: Using Ability and Vision To Make Life Better
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Source: Journal of the American Pharmacists Association - November 24, 2006 Authors: Miall, John Source Type: journals
Nontraditional Roles for Certified Pharmacy Technicians in a Pharmaceutical Company
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Source: Journal of the American Pharmacists Association - November 24, 2006 Authors: Fung, Stacey M.
Gilmour, Christine
McCracken, David
Shane, Korban
Matsuura, Gary Source Type: journals
OTC Product: SudaCare Shower Soothers
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Source: Journal of the American Pharmacists Association - November 24, 2006 Authors: Walbrandt Pigarelli, Denise L. Source Type: journals
Value of Pharmaceuticals: Ensuring the Future of Research and Development
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Source: Journal of the American Pharmacists Association - November 24, 2006 Authors: Serajuddin, Hamida K.
Serajuddin, Abu T.M. Source Type: journals
Spotlight on Darbepoetin Alfa in the Treatment of Anemia in Patients with Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy
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Source: BioDrugs - November 24, 2006 Authors: Siddiqui, M. Asif A.
Keating, Gillian M. Source Type: journals
Gambling, increased libido: class effects of dopamine agonists
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Source: Reactions - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Sevoflurane: Muscle rigidity, elevated creatine phosphokinase levels and increased end tidal CO2 levels in a child: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Oxaliplatin: Acute myeloid leukaemia: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Sorafenib: First report of reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Risperidone: Hyperprolactinaemia, weight gain and lipid metabolism disorders: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Tenecteplase: Haematoma leading to airway obstruction in an elderly patient: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Warning in NZ about TNF antagonist-related HBV reactivation
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Source: Reactions - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Methylprednisolone acetate: Fungal arthritis following intra-articular injection: case report
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Source: Reactions - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Levamisole: Leukoencephalopathy: 9 case reports
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Source: Reactions - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Intravenous Droperidol: A Review of its Use in the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
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Source: Drugs - November 24, 2006 Authors: McKeage, Kate
Simpson, Dene
Wagstaff, Antona J. Source Type: journals
Cross-species comparative toxicogenomics as an aid to safety assessment
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology: Table of Contents - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Pharmacokinetics and interactions of headache medications, part I: introduction, pharmacokinetics, metabolism and acute treatments
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology: Table of Contents - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Helping the Hunt for New Drugs: DiscoveRxs PathHunter Platform for Drug Discovery
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Source: Pharmaceutical - November 24, 2006 Authors: Adis International Limited, Source Type: journals
Where Theres Smoke, TheresFire: Smoking-Cessation Market Set to Ignite
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Source: Pharmaceutical - November 24, 2006 Authors: Adis International Limited, Source Type: journals
Initiation of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors and Complications of Chronic Airways Disorders in Elderly Patients
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Source: Drug Safety - November 24, 2006 Authors: Thacker, Evan L.
Schneeweiss, Sebastian Source Type: journals
Fluoroquinolone-Associated Anaphylaxis in Spontaneous Adverse Drug Reaction Reports in Germany: Differences in Reporting Rates Between Individual Fluoroquinolones and Occurrence after First-Ever Use
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Source: Drug Safety - November 24, 2006 Authors: Sachs, Bernhardt
Riegel, Stefan
Seebeck, Jorg
Beier, Rainer
Schichler, Dagmar
Barger, Antina
Merk, Hans F.
Erdmann, Stephan Source Type: journals
Other US regulatory news
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Source: Inpharma - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
A perioperative course of gabapentin reduces the incidence of postoperative delirium
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Source: Inpharma - November 24, 2006 Source Type: journals
Etomidate in lipid emulsion makes anaesthesia in children less painful than propofol plus lidocaine, but leads to more myoclonic movements