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Dosing Common Cold Products in Children: New Guidelines

Labeling for OTC cough and cold medications now states: “Do not use in children under 4 years of age.”

Nonprescription Products and Heart Warnings

A great many OTC products advise against medically unsupervised use in patients with heart disease or hypertension. 

Dentinal Hypersensitivity

Toothpastes containing potassium nitrate can help ease dental pain caused by hot or cold drinks. 

Update on the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis and Pyelonephritis in Women 6/20/2011

Antimicrobial therapy recommendations for these conditions were revised in 2010. 

Management of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections 8/19/2010

Existing guidelines on this type of infectious disease have recently been revised to concentrate on prevention, diagnosis, and management.

Urinary Incontinence 6/19/2007

Urinary incontinence (UI) is best defined as a variety of abnormalities of the urinary tract that result in the inability to experience normal micturition, leading to involuntary loss of bladder control.

Drug-Induced Acute Renal Failure 3/21/2007

Acute renal failure (ARF) is defined as a rapid loss of renal function due to damage to the kidneys.

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