Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . January 20th, 2003
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Ophthalmology - Study finds blood flow in eyes unaffected by sex drive drug
Sinusitis - Treatment with aerosolized antibiotics found effective
Aging - Inhaled corticosteroids raise risk of hip fracture
Nutrition - FDA rules allow functional food labeling
Smoking Cessation - Child hospitalizations good time to get parents to stop smoking
Weight Loss - Significant weight loss increases all-cause mortality in older adults
Acne - Zindaclin receives approval in eight additional European markets
Addiction Medicine - Smokeless tobacco users kick their habit with shredded coconut-based product
Aging - Calorie restriction reduces age-related brain cell death
Anal Fissures - Regulatory approval granted for Rectogesic ointment in South Korea
Appointments - Calvin Johnson to lead western region for Sodexho Health Care Services
Appointments - Lanka named executive director
Arthritis - FDA approves Enbrel manufacturing facility
Biometrics - PharmData announces multiproject deal
Blood Donations - Blood products in short supply
Botanical Medicines - DSHEA provides strong framework for supplement regulation
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - Antioxidant helps premature baby baboons
Counterfeit Drugs - Association works toward patient medication safety
Finance - Avanir Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2002 Year-End Results
Finance - Rockwell Medical Technologies extends warrants until January 26, 2004
Hypertension - ALLHAT study recommends diuretics; Dyrenium reduces side effects
Informatics - Tripos announces delivery related to previously delayed milestone
Information Technology - Med-Link and NetWolves sign letter of understanding
Information Technology - Netsmart signs $770,000 multiyear contract with New York OASAS
Medication Safety - PC programmable Med Reminder helps patients with healthcare
Mergers and Acquisitions - Medix Resources executes definitive agreement to acquire PocketScript
Mergers and Acquisitions - Neoforma to acquire Revelocity
Nutrition - Poll reveals ignorance regarding vitamins, minerals, and supplements
Patient Care - Sexual orientation not disclosed to healthcare providers
Schizophrenia - Anticonvulsant plus divalproex combination treatment shows promise
Telemedicine - TeleVital technology used in remote surgery monitoring
Urology - Mysterious 'burning semen' syndrome linked to Gulf War
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