Fibrate–Statin Label Changes Call for New Protocols

Fibrate–Statin Label Changes Call for New Protocols

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Las Vegas—In 2011, the FDA warned clinicians against using the fibrate gemfibrozil with simvastatin because of an increased risk for cardiomyopathy and rhabdomyolysis in patients taking the combination therapy. … In response to the gemfibrozil …
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Health Matters 01/09/2013

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award winner: Mayo Clinic Health System's website, mayoclinic healthsystem.org, recently received a Silver Award during the 2012 Healthcare Internet Conference in Las Vegas. The website was cited as an outstanding … award winner: The L.E. Phillips …
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HealthSpot Launches Telehealth Station at CES

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At the Consumer Electronics Show, HealthSpot has unveiled a walk-in kiosk called HealthSpot Station that patients can visit in pharmacies, grocery stores or urgent care centers as a virtual doctor's office. On Jan. 8 at the International Consumer …
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Brazilian crack addicts to be forcibly committed

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Officials in Brazil's most populous state say they will start forcing adult crack addicts to go to rehabilitation centers in an effort to curb growing use of the drug. The Sao Paulo state plan was announced Thursday and is scheduled to begin in 10 days …
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