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October 2011 Vol. 6 No. 10

October 2011 electronic issue

October 2011 electronic issue

Don’t use injector devices for flu vaccines, states FDA
Clinical Topics

Don’t use injector devices for flu vaccines, states FDA

FDA approves Ferriprox for thalassemia patients with iron overload from blood transfusions
Cardio-Pulmonary

FDA approves Ferriprox for thalassemia patients with iron overload from blood transfusions

FDA approves first combination tablet to treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol
Clinical Topics

FDA approves first combination tablet to treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol

FDA proposes lower risk classification for external pacemakers
Cardio-Pulmonary

FDA proposes lower risk classification for external pacemakers

FDA approves Onfi for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Clinical Topics

FDA approves Onfi for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Test helps identify preeclampsia women at risk for imminent delivery
Clinical Topics

Test helps identify preeclampsia women at risk for imminent delivery

Menu labeling didn’t change eating patterns
Clinical Topics

Menu labeling didn’t change eating patterns

Treatment consistent with POLST orders in nursing facilities
Clinical Topics

Treatment consistent with POLST orders in nursing facilities

IOM report recommends new nutrition rating system
Clinical Topics

IOM report recommends new nutrition rating system

No link between mobile phones and brain cancer
Clinical Topics

No link between mobile phones and brain cancer

Bilingualism may delay symptom onset of Alzheimer’s disease
Aging

Bilingualism may delay symptom onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Pilot program trains home health aides to provide nursing care in the home
Cardio-Pulmonary

Pilot program trains home health aides to provide nursing care in the home

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