October 18, 2007

CME News
Coxibs, NSAIDs Have Little Effect on MI Risk

A review of data from RCTs and observational studies found low MI risk with either coxibs or NSAIDs (highest with rofecoxib), and significantly fewer serious upper GI events with coxibs...


Orthopaedic News
Acupuncture Cuts Postop Pain, Opioid Use

Acupuncture should be considered an option for postop pain control among patients after orthopaedic surgery...


BioPharm Business News
Horizon Initiates Long-Term Phase III Safety Study for GI-friendly NSAID, HZT-501

Horizon Therapeutics, Inc, a privately-held, late-stage biopharmaceutical company, has initiated a phase III follow-on safety study (HZ-CA-304) of its lead product candidate HZT-501, an investigational prescription NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) designed to be "GI-friendly"...



Rheumatology and Infusion Therapy:
Practice and Treatment Choices in the New Era


The Scientific Basis of Individualized Treatment of Patients With RA: Online Byte-Size CME

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