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What is it like to be Joseph Estrada, after going
through so much since 1998? Read a MEDICAL OBSERVER exclusive. [More]
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Specificity and complication
Dr. Russell Cruz writes about the complex issues that surround
COX-2-specific inhibitors, and how the medical community is responding to them. [More]
Restriction and caution
After the new FDA ruling on NSAIDs and COX-2-specific inhibitors, doctors must
exercise stronger caution in prescribing. [More]
Needles and gases
Two noted
anesthesiologists weigh the pros and the cons of choosing between intravenous
and inhalational anesthetics. By Dr. Roger Badillo. [More]
Layers and relief
A
transdermal NSAID patch provides the kind of relief offered by oral NSAIDs,
without the GI complications. [More]
INVEST shows benefits of
verapamil-trandolapril combination
Cardiovascular Medicine. The landmark INVEST
trial showed the ability of the verapamil-trandolapril combo in lowering
diabetes risk.
[More]
Fourth-generation ARB offers
cardioprotection
Cardiovascular Medicine.
With the results of the MOSES trial, fourth-generation eprosartan proves to give
cardioprotection.
[More]
ADHD often persists through adulthood
Psychiatry. Dr. Philip Hazell
discusses the role of atomoxetine in managing attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder.
[More]
Children must be taught healthy
eating habits early
Pediatric Nutrition. Nutrition expert Paula
Ziegler stresses the need to put fruits and vegetables at the core of kids'
diets.
[More]
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More than assisting in the
delivery of babies, midwives have the responsibility to improve the health
of the people of the community, particularly mothers and children. And
during the rainy season, children are particularly prone to suffering from
diseases that can be traced to water quality. Diarrhea and leptospirosis are
just two of these problems—and we all need to exert the effort to protect
kids from water-borne diseases. |
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