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The British government will soon allow over-the-counter (OTC) sales of Mercks simvastatin (Zocor), marking the first time any country has allowed the OTC sale of a statin.
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Thyroid disease is commonly encountered in primary care practices because it occurs in a significant proportion of the general population. Routine thyroid disease usually is managed by the primary care provider. An understanding of the various diseases, appropriate diagnostic tests, therapeutic options, and complications of therapy is essential for proper management of the many patients with thyroid disorders.
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The National Cholesterol Education Program, a product of a collaboration of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutes, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Heart Association, has updated its clinical practice guideline on cholesterol management.
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Greenfield RH. Vegetarian diet and screening for Down syndrome. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(6):72.
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Marcolina ST, Petaccio C. Rhodiola rosea: A botanical adaptogen. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(6):68-72.
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O'Mathuna DP. Coenzyme Q10 for diabetes. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(6):61-64.
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Type 2 diabetes and risk reduction. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(Suppl 6):S1-S2.
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