FDA extends indication for ADHD treatment formulation to adolescent years
October 5th 2005The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Adderall XR (an extended-release formulation of mixed salts of amphetamine) as a once-daily treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescents 13 to 17 years old. That action bridges an "indication gap" between earlier approval of the product for patients 6 to 12 years old and for older (18 years) adolescents and adults.
Emerging S aureus strains adept at avoiding the immune system
October 5th 2005Community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus is deadlier and better at evading human immune defenses than strains of S aureus that originate in health-care settings, assert the authors of a recent article in the Journal of Immunology.
Four-in-one childhood vaccine gets FDA go-ahead
October 5th 2005The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this month approved Merck's ProQuad, the first vaccine approved in the United States that protect against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella in children 12 months to 12 years old in a single dose. The formulation was also approved for use in children 12 months to 12 years old if a second dose is to be administered. ProQuad combines two Merck vaccines: MMR II and Varivax.
Pass these Halloween safety tips out to parents!
October 5th 2005Homemade trick-or-treat treats are nice but unless you know the maker well, don't let your child eat such goodies. That's one bite-size piece of Halloween advice that parents will appreciate hearing from you-and there is more for you to pass along.
Fine Tune Your Financial Practice
October 4th 2005Small changes in the way physicians run their practice can have a major impact on the bottom line. Three simple steps, controlling overhead costs, increasing collections, and billing for all services, can make a difference in your patients' clinical outcomes as well as your own financial health.
Fine Tune Your Financial Practice
October 4th 2005Small changes in the way physicians run their practice can have a major impact on the bottom line. Three simple steps, controlling overhead costs, increasing collections, and billing for all services, can make a difference in your patients' clinical outcomes as well as your own financial health.
Diets and Obesity Surge Among Young and Adult Patients
October 4th 2005Americans are caught in a twin epidemic. On one side is a rising tide of obesity, fueled by changes in eating habits, diet, and exercise. On the other side is a tide of diet plans, fueled by our desire for a magic bullet to cure the problem with minimal effort.
Managing Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents
October 4th 2005Anxiety and depression are both common and commonly missed in children and adolescents. At any given time, 5% of the population under the age of 18 has some symptom of anxiety or depression, said Helena Karnani, MbChb, a practicing physician in the St. Vincent's Family Residency Program in Jacksonville, FL. By the age of 18, 20% of children have had at least one major episode.