concerns about bioterrorism

October 2001

The Sept 11th tragedies are raising new concerns about bioterrorism.

A new book, "Germs: America's Secret War Against Biological Weapons" shot to the top of Amazon.com's best-seller list.

The CDC is stockpiling antibiotics and vaccines...ciprofloxacin for anthrax...doxycycline for the plague...smallpox vaccine, etc.

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Table of Contents

Electronic Rxs are coming
Diabetes new rapid-acting insulin analog called Novolog (insulin aspart)
Diabetes stronger warnings about heart failure with Avandia
Diabetes more aggressive guidelines for diabetes screening and management
Migraine Midrin is now a Schedule IV controlled drug
withdrawal symptoms when patients stop antidepressants
Men's Health whether Viagra (sildenafil) loses its effectiveness over time
Men's Health which BPH patients should get Proscar or an alpha-blocker
Tuberculosis Remicade and Enbrel could lead to increases in tuberculosis (TB).
Tuberculosis using rifampin WITH pyrazinamide for latent tuberculosis
Pediatrics if it's okay to drink a little alcohol occasionally during pregnancy
Pediatrics amantadine for children with autism or other developmental disabilities
Infectious Diseases Spectracef (cefditoren pivoxil), a new third generation cephalosporin
Hematology & Oncology new IV bisphosphonate called Zometa (zoledronic acid)
Hematology & Oncology glutamine for mucositis caused by chemotherapy
Hematology & Oncology Our CE Booklets on natural medicines
concerns about bioterrorism