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June 4, 2013

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Rivaroxaban effective for PE with lower risk of bleeding

See what new data shows about the benefits of rivaroxaban, an oral blood thinner, for treating pulmonary embolism. » More

Continuing Education

The latest FDA drug approvals: What you need to know

Of the 35 new molecular entities approved by FDA in 2011, 17 are considered groundbreaking because of their potential to make a real difference in the lives of patients.

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Risk of C. difficile in households

Are interventions necessary to lower the risk of Clostridium difficile infection among households? Read data from a new study, published in April’s Journal of Infection. » More

New guidelines on antibiotics for sinus infections

The majority (90% to 98%) of sinus infections are caused by viruses and should not be treated with antibiotics, according to new guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America. » More

Rituximab for RA when anti-TNF fails

Find out what a recent study reveals about using rituximab (Rituxan, Genentech) rather than a second alternative anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) for rheumatoid arthiritis after a first anti-TNF therapy has failed. » More

Blood-pressure drug for PTSD-related nightmares

The blood-pressure medication prazosin was found to be an effective treatment to curb nightmares related to post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a poster presentation at the 20th European Congress of Psychiatry in Prague. » More

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