Vusion, a new Rx ointment for diaper rash

June 2006

You'll see ads for Vusion, a new Rx ointment for diaper rash.

It's not for all diaper rashes...just ones due to Candida.

Candida rash can occur anytime...but it's more common after taking antibiotics that disrupt the GI flora.

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Table of Contents

New guidelines shed light on preventing heart attacks and strokes in patients who already have cardiovascular disease
Women's Health Enjuvia is a new synthetic conjugated estrogens tablet
Respiratory & Allergy vigorously shake Combivent inhalers for 10 seconds before EVERY puff
Vaccines mumps in and around Iowa is the largest outbreak in 20 years
Antidepressants how to switch antidepressants
new methylphenidate PATCH called Daytrana
Vivitrol is a new injectable naltrexone for alcohol dependence
Chantix (varenicline) for smoking cessation
Pediatrics Vusion, a new Rx ointment for diaper rash
Infectious Diseases quinolones being overused for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Infectious Diseases People will soon be asking what to use for "swimmer's ear"
Infectious Diseases Eraxis (anidulafungin) for serious Candida fungal infections
Thyroid Disorders levothyroxine absorption may depend on gastric acidity
Gastroenterology Oral sodium phosphate bowel preps may harm the kidneys in some patients
Medicare D patients won't lose coverage for a specific drug even if their plan's formulary changes