Xenical being used for weight control in ADOLESCENTS

February 2004

You might hear about Xenical being used for weight control in ADOLESCENTS.

Obesity in North American adolescents is epidemic... 15% are now obese.

This is leading to heart disease and diabetes.

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Table of Contents

home blood pressure monitors
Migraine new triptan for migraines called Axert (almotriptan)
Anticoagulants blood clots after long plane flights
Health Canada just approved Zyprexa IM, the first INJECTABLE atypical antipsychotic
monitoring for metabolic acidosis in patients taking topiramate (Topamax)
Ophthalmology two new eye drops to treat glaucoma, Combigan and Alphagan P
Restolate, a new OTC multivitamin containing folic acid and B vitamins
Unexplained muscle or bone pain might be due to vit D deficiency
guidelines for treating atrial fibrillation focus more on controlling heart RATE
Obesity & Weight Loss Xenical being used for weight control in ADOLESCENTS
Dermatology patients work up a sweat after taking ketoconazole for tinea versicolor
Hematology & Oncology Iressa, a new oral drug for lung cancer
Women's Health Evra, the first contraceptive PATCH
Women's Health whether Viagra works in WOMEN
Practice new drugs approved by Health Canada