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DRUG NEWS
Inhaled insulin approved
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Exubera, the first inhalable form of insulin for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in adults. More

Warning on sulfonylureas
The use of sulfonylurea drugs--widely prescribed oral antidiabetic agents--may be linked to an increase in mortality. More

Telithromycin may damage the liver
Telithromycin (Ketek), an antibiotic used to treat respiratory infections like pneumonia, sinusitis, and bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, may be linked to three cases of drug-induced hepatotoxicity. More

Antivirals a nonstarter for 2005-2006 flu season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning clinicians not to prescribe amantadine and rimantadine, two common antivirals, for treating or preventing influenza during the 2005-2006 flu season. More

Boxed warnings for eczema drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated labeling for two topical eczema treatments, pimecrolimus (Elidel cream) and tacrolimus (Protopic ointment). More

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
A differing opinion on stress tests for diabetics
Contrary to recommendations from the American Diabetes Association, an Italian study suggests that a person with type 2 diabetes, no symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD), and either no risk factors or one risk factor for CAD should be screened for the disease the same way as a person with type 2 diabetes and two or more risk factors for CAD. More

Is laughter really good medicine?
Watching a funny movie may be just as good for you as jogging through a park, according to results of a small study published in the journal Heart. More

An aspirin a day…
More American adults than ever are regularly taking aspirin for its heart benefits--up 20% from 1999 to 2003. More

Sleep well
Taking a melatonin supplement at night may decrease a person's blood pressure at night. More

CANCER
A drop in cancer deaths
The number of annual cancer deaths in the United States has decreased for the first time since 1930--a fact that epidemiologists are calling a "turning point" in the battle against cancer. More

Hormone levels and breast cancer risk
Can estradiol, testosterone, and sex-hormone-binding globulin levels really predict a woman's risk of developing breast cancer? More

Palladium: Seeds of hope
Implanting seeds of radioactive palladium for partial-breast irradiation shows promise as a treatment for early-stage breast cancer after lumpectomy. More

Coping with cancer
Your cancer patients and their caregivers can keep up on the latest oncology news and find real-life tips for living with cancer in CURE: Cancer Updates, Research & Education. More

Relapsing into depression
Women with major depression risk relapse during pregnancy, according to a recent study. More

Moxifloxacin edges out levofloxacin
Patients age 65 or older may benefit more from moxifloxacin (Avelox) than from levofloxacin (Levaquin) for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. More

Thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer
A task force of the American Thyroid Association has updated the association's guidelines for evaluating and managing thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer. More

Relax...and master the stresses of finding a new job
Changing jobs--either in your current facility or outside it--comes with its own set of stresses. Click here for advice on how you can maintain control of your professional life.

Doppler ultrasound testing, one step at a time
More sensitive than palpation for determining pulse rate, the Doppler ultrasound blood flow detector is especially useful when a pulse is faint or weak. Click here for a step-by-step explanation of how to perform a Doppler ultrasound test.

The “big 8” charting mistakes
Errors or omissions in your charting, even if seemingly harmless, not only could impact patient care, but also could undermine your credibility in court. Click here to find out how you can avoid common documentation errors.

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• Damage Control: Preventing and Treating Pressure Ulcers
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