Pediatric Vision Test System
The Enfant pediatric vision testing system can be used to test preverbal children for visual deficits. The system can be used for children as young as 6 months of age. For more information, contact Diopsys Inc. by visiting
Phototherapy for Jaundice
The neoBLUE mini LED phototherapy device emits blue light to help in the breakdown of bilirubin and the treatment of newborn jaundice. For more information, contact Natus Medical Inc. by calling 650-802-0400 or visiting
Moisturizer for Dry Skin
Amlactin XL contains a lactic acid and alpha-hydroxy blend to moisturize dry skin. The lotion is available without a prescription. For more information, contact Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. by visiting
Rapid Strep A Test
The Directigen EZ Strep A test provides results in 5 minutes. The test has an overall accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of 97.7%, 95.2%, and 99.0%, respectively. For more information, contact Becton, Dickinson & Co. by visiting
Swabs for Culture Collection
The CultureSwab MaxV comes in a gas-impermeable package that is flushed with nitrogen to protect the media from oxidation and moisture exposure. For more information, contact Becton, Dickinson, and Co., by calling 800-638-8663 or 410-316-4000.
Valtrex Label Change: Nursing
GlaxoSmithKline is changing the label of Valtrex (valacyclovir) caplets to reflect new data on nursing mothers. After oral administration of 500 mg of the drug, five nursing mothers had peak acyclovir concentrations in breast milk ranging from 0.5 to 2.3 times the corresponding maternal acyclovir serum concentrations. A 500-mg dosage of Valtrex twice daily would provide a nursing infant with an oral acyclovir dosage of approximately 0.6 mg/kg per day—less than 2% of the exposure obtained after administration of a standard neonatal dosage of 30 mg/kg per day of intravenous acyclovir. Valtrex should be administered to a nursing mother with caution and only when indicated. For more information, contact GlaxoSmithKline by calling 888-825-5249.
Custom Medical Lighting
Custom modular lighting is available in various configurations, including flexible gooseneck arms, spotlights, and different light intensities, for medical exam rooms. For more information, contact Sunnex Inc. by visiting
Once-Daily Galantamine Approved
A new, long-acting form of galantamine has been approved for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The once-daily option is formulated with a rate-controlling membrane that gradually releases the medication over 24 hours. For more information, contact Janssen Pharmaceutica Products L.P. by calling 800-526-7736 or by visiting
Abraxane Approved
Abraxane for injectable suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension, albumin-bound) has been approved for the treatment of breast cancer after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy. Prior therapy should have included an anthracycline unless clinically contraindicated. For more information, contact American Pharmaceutical Partners Inc. by visiting
New Dosage of femhrt Approved
A new dosage regimen of the medication femhrt 0.5 mg/2.5 mcg (norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol) has been approved. The drug can be used to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, and also to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis in women who have an intact uterus. For more information, contact Warner Chilcott Co. by calling 800-521-8813 or 973-442-3200.
Lighted Ear Curette Tips
The Lighted FlexLoop and Lighted InfantScoop ear curette tips combine single-use tips with an LED light source to help visualize the procedure. The FlexLoop has a 4-mm oval tip for normal curettage. The InfantScoop has a 2-mm tip for smaller ears. For more information, contact Bionix Medical Technologies by visiting