Volume 35, 7 May 2004 5/2004
 
  SPOT ON
 

SSRI in children: negative data suppressed

 
  NEW ON THE MARKET
 

Calcium-channel blocker manidipine
Ezetimibe plus simvastatin as fixed combination
Protease inhibitor atazanavir for HIV infection

 
  THERAPIES FROM A CRITICAL VIEW POINT
 

Metformin for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

 
  BEWARE! MISSINFORMATION
 

"Modern" antiallergic agents: prescriptable but not economical

 
  a-t READERS' QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
 

Caroverin for tinnitus?

Lactobacillus GG for atopic dermatitis?
Amputees-initiative (incorporate society) works with manufacturer
Metformin/erratum

 
  IN BRIEF
 

WHI study to assess the effects of estrogen monotherapy
Do we need dietary supplements?
Cave phenylbutazone injections

 
  CURRENT ADR NETWORK REPORT
 

Severe allergic reaction associated with the muscle relaxant tolperisone
Polyneuropathies due to statins

 
  SIDE EFFECTS
 

Valvular heart disease in patients taking pergolide

 
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