|Articles|November 9, 2012

November 2012 Cough & Cold
Volume 78
Issue 11

Infectious Disease Condition Center Debuts

This month, we introduce a new condition center on www.PharmacyTimes.com covering infectious disease. Visit it for the latest news and research on the prevention, development, and treatment of conditions such as influenza, otitis media, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis.

Some features of the condition center include:

An article on a review of recent studies finding statistically significant advantages of antibiotics in treating acute otitis media in young children.
An article on updated flu vaccine guidelines for children from the American Association of Pediatrics.
A video interview with Doug Long, vice president of industry relations at IMS Health, on his predictions for the 2012-2013 flu season.

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A Clinical Care Review for the Pharmacist: Recognizing and Treating Hypothyroidism

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Pharmacy Law: Overtime Pay: Are Pharmacists Paid on a Salary or an Hourly Basis?

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Drug Diversion and Abuse: Finding Balance in the Rx World

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Generic Patent Settlement Cases Could Head to Supreme Court

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Generic Drugs Cut Costs for Independent Pharmacies

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FDA Expert: Generics Safe, Effective

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