This is a selection of articles from the March 2008 archive. Click here for this month's Drugs & Pharmacology headlines.
Efficacy and Safety of Once-Daily Regimens in the Treatment of HIV Infection
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Source: Drugs - March 31, 2008 Authors: Molina, Jean-Michel Tags: Current Opinion Source Type: organizations
Neuropeptide S is a stimulatory anxiolytic agent: a behavioural study in mice
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Source: British Journal of Pharmacology - March 31, 2008 Authors: A RizziR VerguraG MarzolaC RuzzaR GuerriniS SalvadoriD RegoliG Calo Source Type: organizations
Growth hormone, IGF-I and insulin and their abuse in sport
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Source: British Journal of Pharmacology - March 31, 2008 Authors: R I G HoltP H Sönksen Source Type: organizations
Europe-wide project to detect drug reactions
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Source: NeLM Headline News - March 30, 2008 Tags: Adverse Drug Reactions Source Type: organizations
Addressing the workforce crisis: the professional aspirations of pharmacy students in Ghana
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Source: Pharmacy World & Science - March 28, 2008 Tags: Pharmacy World & Science Source Type: organizations
FDA issues draft guidance for the development of drug-eluting stents
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Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press - March 28, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Novel oral anticoagulant approved by EC
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Source: Pharmacy Europe - March 27, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Peripheral blood gamma-delta T cells in advanced-stage cancer patients.
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Source: Advances in Therapy - March 27, 2008 Authors: Bilgi O, Karagoz B, Turken O, Kandemir EG, Ozturk A, Gumus M, Yaylaci M Tags: Adv Ther Source Type: organizations
Ziagen (abacavir) and Videx (didanosine)
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Source: Drugs.com - FDA MedWatch Alerts - March 27, 2008 Source Type: organizations
A Simple Method to Identify the Unprocessed Strychnos Seeds used in Herbal Medicinal Products
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Source: Planta Medica - March 26, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Current Developments in Drug Testing in Oral Fluid.
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Source: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring - March 26, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (89 K) Source Type: organizations
Hair Nicotine: Cotinine Metabolic Ratio in Pregnant Women: A New Method to Study Metabolism in Late Pregnancy.
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Source: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring - March 26, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (51 K) Source Type: organizations
Stiripentol – characteristic of a new antiepileptic drug
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery: Table of Contents - March 26, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: organizations
Development of influenza virosome-based synthetic malaria vaccines
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery: Table of Contents - March 26, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: organizations
Vinflunine: clinical perspectives of an emerging anticancer agent
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs: Table of Contents - March 26, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: organizations
Cordarone(Amiodarone Hydrochloride) Tablet [Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - March 25, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Sutent(Sunitinib Malate) Capsulefor Oral Use [Pfizer, Inc.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - March 25, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Camptosar(Irinotecan Hydrochloride) Injection, Solution [Pharmacia And Upjohn Company]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - March 25, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Multihance(Gadobenate Dimeglumine) Injection, Solution [Bracco Diagnostics Inc.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - March 25, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Codeprex Pennkinetic(Codeine Polistirex And Chlorpheniramine Polistirex) Suspension, Extended Release [Celltech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - March 25, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Systematic review: catheter ablation versus antiarrhythmic therapy for AF
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Source: NeLM Headline News - March 24, 2008 Source Type: organizations
CHMP recommends refusal of marketing authorisation for Rhucin (recombinant human C1 inhibitor)
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Source: NeLM Headline News - March 24, 2008 Source Type: organizations
New Recall Broadens Tainted Heparin Problem
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Source: MedPage Today Product Alert - March 24, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Topical mometasone/nortriptyline is an effective combination for patients with plaque psoriasis
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Source: Inpharma - March 23, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: organizations
Generic paclitaxel approved in US
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Source: Inpharma - March 23, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: organizations
Nabumetone and hydroxyzine launched in US.
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Source: Inpharma - March 23, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: organizations
Erlotinib: Papulopustular eruption and hair alterations: case report
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Source: Reactions - March 23, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: organizations
Folic acid: Anaphylaxis: case report
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Source: Reactions - March 23, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: organizations
Griseofulvin: Erythema multiforme: case report
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Source: Reactions - March 23, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: organizations
Cyclopentolate: Allergic conjunctivitis in an elderly patient following ophthalmic administration: case report
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Source: Reactions - March 23, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: organizations
US Prezista label: hepatotoxicity warning added
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Source: Reactions - March 23, 2008 Tags: Letter paper Source Type: organizations
Continuous oral contraception does not reduce the number of bleeding days over a 168-day period
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Source: Reactions - March 23, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: organizations
Bupropion: Serum sickness-like reaction: case report
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Source: Reactions - March 23, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: organizations
Ceftazidime/cotrimoxazole/vancomycin: DRESS syndrome (first report with ceftazidime): 2 case reports
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Source: Reactions - March 23, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: organizations
Cetuximab: Acneiform eruptions treated with antibacterials and isotretinoin: 2 case reports
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Source: Reactions - March 23, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: organizations
Formaldehyde: Pneumonitis and asthma: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - March 22, 2008 Tags: HTML Source Type: organizations
Prednisone: Delayed hypersensitivity: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - March 22, 2008 Tags: HTML Source Type: organizations
Diltiazem: Exanthema following accidental administration in an elderly patient: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - March 22, 2008 Tags: HTML Source Type: organizations
Metronidazole: Serum sickness-like syndrome: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - March 22, 2008 Tags: HTML Source Type: organizations
Venlafaxine: Heart arrest in an elderly patient undergoing electroconvulsive therapy: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - March 22, 2008 Tags: HTML Source Type: organizations
Call to increase primary healthcare funding in developing countries.
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Source: PharmacoEconomics & Outcomes News - March 22, 2008 Tags: HTML Source Type: organizations
Prasterone makes positive impact in Addison's disease.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - March 22, 2008 Tags: HTML Source Type: organizations
Vaccinating refugees overseas may save costs as well as lives.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - March 22, 2008 Tags: HTML Source Type: organizations
Congress to CMS: Small businesses may be harmed by DME bidding program
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Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press - March 21, 2008 Source Type: organizations
CMS creates diagnosis code for extravasation therapy
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Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press - March 20, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Good practice guide on effective transition from children's to adult health services for young people
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Source: NeLM Headline News - March 19, 2008 Tags: Paediatrics, National Health Service, Information provision Source Type: organizations
Patients to be able to choose any NHS approved hospital provider in England for routine elective treatment
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Source: NeLM Headline News - March 19, 2008 Tags: National Health Service, Hospital trusts Source Type: organizations
Review: Acinetobacter infection
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Source: NeLM Headline News - March 19, 2008 Tags: 5.1 Antibacterial drugs, Bacterial, Drug reviews Source Type: organizations
The knowledge and attitude of the Turkish community pharmacists toward pharmacovigilance in the Kadikoy district of Istanbul
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Source: Pharmacy World & Science - March 19, 2008 Tags: Pharmacy World & Science Source Type: organizations
Pentoxil(Pentoxifylline) Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release [UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, INC.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - March 19, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Ortho Evra(Norelgestromin And Ethinyl Estradiol) Patch, Extended Release [ORTHO-McNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - March 19, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Phentermine Hydrochloride(Phentermine Hydrochloride) Tablet [Qualitest Pharmaceuticals]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - March 19, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Naproxen(Naproxen) Tablet, Delayed Release [Teva Pharmaceuticals USA]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - March 19, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Predictive factors for micro- and macro-albuminuria in type 1 diabetes
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Source: NeLM Headline News - March 18, 2008 Tags: Diabetes, Paediatrics, Renal medicine Source Type: organizations
'Test & treat' or immediate PPI equally cost-effective as first therapy for dyspepsia in primary care
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Source: NeLM Headline News - March 18, 2008 Tags: 1.3.5 Proton pump inhibitors, Gastroenterology, Primary Care Trusts, General practice Source Type: organizations
Audit Commission publishes practical guide for PCTs on improving their medium-term financial planning
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Source: NeLM Headline News - March 18, 2008 Tags: Primary Care Trusts, Audit Commission Source Type: organizations
Phase III data for Cinryze (C1 inhibitor) as prophylactic therapy for hereditary angioedema
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Source: NeLM Headline News - March 18, 2008 Tags: 3.4.3 Allergic emergencies, Immunology and vaccination Source Type: organizations
Pharmacy chain moves into worksite centres
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Source: Pharmacy Europe - March 18, 2008 Source Type: organizations
Sun Pharma Gets FDA Nod for Copy of Astra's Ethyol
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Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - March 18, 2008 Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: organizations
Targeting the TCR signaling checkpoint: a therapeutic strategy to reactivate memory T cells in the tumor microenvironment
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets: Table of Contents - March 18, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: organizations
Corrigendum
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets: Table of Contents - March 18, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: organizations
Therapeutic targets for medulloblastoma
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets: Table of Contents - March 18, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: organizations
Pharmacology of glucocorticoids: Beyond receptors.
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Source: European Journal of Pharmacology - March 18, 2008 Authors: van der Laan S, Meijer OC Tags: Eur J Pharmacol Source Type: organizations
Donepezil in patients with subcortical vascular cognitive impairment: a randomised double-blind trial in CADASIL
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Source: NeLM Headline News - March 17, 2008 Tags: 4.11 Drugs for dementia, Geriatric Medicine, Dementia Source Type: organizations
Treating RA lowers CV event risk
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Source: Inpharma - March 17, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: organizations
Monoclonal antibodies get to grips with skin disorders
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Source: Inpharma - March 17, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: organizations
An initial dose of 7vPnC elicits a greater response in elderly than initial vaccination with PPV,
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Source: Inpharma - March 17, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: organizations
Aspirin may offer less survival benefit in patients with diabetes after acute coronary syndromes than in those without diabetes
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Source: Inpharma - March 17, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: organizations
Response to lapatinib appears to be affected by HER protein expression in patients with inflammatory breast cancer
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Source: Inpharma - March 17, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: organizations
In patients with vasospastic angina who have already received nitroglycerin, fasudil further dilates the coronary spasm site
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Source: Inpharma - March 17, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: organizations
CERA: third-generation erythropoiesis-stimulating agent
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy: Table of Contents - March 17, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: organizations
