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June 2000

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Table of Contents

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Gastroenterology new proton pump inhibitor, Protonix (pantoprazole)
Cardiology more aggressive treatment of systolic hypertension
NSAIDs new NSAID for osteoarthritis called Mobic (meloxicam)
NSAIDs Vioxx might increase the risk of MI
Diabetes injecting the fast-acting insulin, Humalog, immediately AFTER meals
St. John's wort might reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives
Migraine Lots of attention is now being focused on migraines
Vitamins & Minerals Institute of Medicine's new recommendations for vitamin E
Men's Health new testosterone gel
Obesity & Weight Loss weight-loss products