FluMist: an intranasal live influenza vaccine

Article Abstract:

The first intranasal, live-attenuated influenza vaccine, FluMist, is FDA approved for preventing influenza in health people 5-49 years old. Clinical testing shows that the vaccine seems to be as effective as injected inactivated influenza vaccine. It stimulates immunity by viral replication in the upper respiratory tract.

Irrigating Solutions, Prevention, Physiological aspects, Influenza vaccines, Influenza, Immunity, Immunity (Physiology), Irrigation (Medicine)

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Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia with fluoroquinolones

Article Abstract:

Clinical testing by Health Canada indicates that gatifloxacin, one of the fluoroquinolones, may cause severe, persistent hypoglycemia in elderly diabetics on hypoglycemic drug treatment. Data also indicate that it may cause hyperglycemia in non-diabetics. Gatifloxacin (Tequin) is active against pneumococci.

Quinolone Antibiotics, Diabetics, Drug use, Hyperglycemia, Quinolone antibacterial agents, Fluoroquinolones, Hypoglycemia, Quinolones

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Seasonale

Article Abstract:

(Barr), the first "extended-cycle" oral contraceptive, is now available in the US for pregnancy prevention. Its effectiveness, non-contraceptive use, adverse effects and costs are discussed here in comparison to those of Nordette, another oral contraceptive.

Oral Contraceptives

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