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February 10, 2011

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In This Issue
New guidance on meningitis
DT Blog: No fries with that
Elderly adherence low after MI
Combo therapy at start drops BP
Fractures linked to AEDs
Sodium fluoride approved
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Meningitis vaccine guidance is revised

New CDC guidance recommends that 16-year-olds receive a booster meningitis vaccine shot. Read full article.

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DT Blog
Speers

A discussion generated by Drug Topics’ readers, editorial staff, and advisory board
Nicole Ebisch, PharmD, CGP

Pharmacy service: No fries with that
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Medication adherence by elderly after MI is low

Elderly patients struggle with adherence to medications following myocardial infarction, according to a study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, HealthDay News reported. Read full article.

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Patients see greater BP drop with combination therapy at the start

Combination drug therapy given initially appears to result in better blood-pressure control, according to research published online in The Lancet, HealthDay News reported. Read full article.

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Risk of nontraumatic fractures may rise with use of antiepileptic drugs

Antiepileptic drugs may increase the risk of nontraumatic fractures in patients aged 50 years and older, according to a study published in the Archives of Neurology, HealthDay News reported. Read full article.

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FDA approves new dose of
sodium fluoride for bone scans

The NDA submitted by the National Cancer Institute changes the strength and maximum dose of sodium fluoride and approves its use in children. Read full article.

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Meetings and Events

February 13, 2011 19th Annual WILLIAM R. BACON MEMORIAL Breakfast
6:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Palm Springs, CA
Contact:
800-333-7535; 760-325-6611

March 9-10, 2011 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
[email protected]

March 13-15, 2011 NACDS Supply Chain & Logistics Conference
San Diego, CA
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
703-683-5678

March 25-28, 2011 American Pharmacists Annual Meeting
Seattle, WA
Contact:
2215 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 1-800-237-2742 (APhA)
Fax: 202-448-8734

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