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Wyeth Submits European Marketing Authorization Application for its 13-Valent Vaccine for the Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease in Infants and Young Children (phx.corporate-ir.net)
With the introduction of Prevnar, there has been a dramatic decline in invasive pneumococcaal disease in young children that has had a herd immunity effect on all ages. There has been a bit of a compensatory increase in serotype 19A disease (not in the current formulation of Prevnar). This...
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FDA Approves ROTARIX(R) Rotavirus Vaccine (www.pipelinereview.com)
Clinical trials have shown very similar efficacy and safety with both GSK's Rotarix and Merck's Rotateq. With only two doses needed for Rotarix, pediatricians may opt for a simpler schedule. Financial consideration will likely play the largest role in adopting the new vaccine.
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Intercell completes Phase I clinical trial for improved seasonal Flu vaccine formulated with IC31(R) (www.pipelinereview.com)
Intercell's IC31 may provide a much needed improved immune response to influenza vaccine. Considering the relatively poor response to this year's influenza vaccine, if Intercell can demonstrate continued superior immune response and clinical efficacy, IC31 may find a home in the influenza vaccine...
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What Skin Care Routines and Treatments Are Effective for Adolescent Acne? (www.medscape.com)
This excellent review of acne treatments shows that we still rely on the basics for acne treatment: benzoyl peroxide, topical antibiotics, and retinoids.
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Upbeat diagnosis for clinics, Specialists in other states reject qualms about CVS units (www.boston.com)
as a primary csre pediatrician, I see this process having a negative impact on my relationship with my patients. Issues of continuity of care are my major fear.
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France Backs Sanofi's HPV Vaccine Gardasil Over Glaxo's (online.wsj.com)
Sanofi's Gardisil, the first-to-market HPV vaccine for adolescent females, has been fairly widely accepted in the US, albeit with some concerns regarding adverse reactions and cost. It is likely that EU sales will gradually increase as the vaccine is accepted in Europe as well.
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Desmopressin Acetate (marketed as DDAVP Nasal Spray, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, DDAVP, DDVP, Minirin, and Stimate Nasal Spray) (www.fda.gov)
Intranasal desmopressin is rarely used now for nocturnal enuresis. Most pediatricians have already converted to oral formulations.
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Meridian Bioscience Receives FDA Clearance For Two New Rapid Tests For The Detection Of Influenza And Respiratory Syncytial Virus (www.medicalnewstoday.com)
Meridian's new RSV and Influenza A/B testing should provide new weapons for pediatricians during the upcoming flu and upper respiratory infection season.
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Some babies get too much fluoride (www.mlive.com)
Fluorosis may occur from hidden sources. It may be reduced by using mineral free water to mix with powdered formula or solely breast feeding. Fluorosis can cause a permanent staining of the secondary teeth.
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HPV Vaccine Can Reduce Cervical Cancer Cases (www.emaxhealth.com)
In our pediatric/adolescent medicine practice, this new vaccine has been extremely well-accepted by parents and teens. There has been very little push-back or concern expressed about using a vaccine to treat an STI. Most parents are eager to have their daughter immunized and protected against...