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Enjuvia for Vaginal Dryness

Enjuvia (synthetic conjugated estrogens, B) is approved for the treatment of moderate to severe vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse, and symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause. Enjuvia is approved in a new tablet strength, 0.9 mg. For more information, contact Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. by visiting

www.barrpharmaceuticals.com

T-Shirts Available for Wound Care

SilverSeal X-Shirts are available for the management of wounds and burns on the upper torso and upper arms. These medical-grade T-shirts are made of 90% cotton and 10% X-Static silver fiber. The sustained release of silver cations provides the skin with an antimicrobial barrier. For more information, contact Noble Biomaterials Inc. by calling 877-978-2842.

Wipes Now Kill More Microorganisms

Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipes now kill rotavirus, human coronavirus, ESBL-producing E. coli and Burkholderia cepacia, in addition to more than a dozen other microorganisms. For more information or to purchase wipes, contact Professional Disposables International at

www.pdipdi.com

New Twinrix Dosing Schedule

The Food and Drug Administration has approved an accelerated dosing schedule for Twinrix (Hepatitis A Vaccine [Inactivated] and Hepatitis B [Recombinant] Vaccine). Three doses can be administered at 0, 7, 21–30 days, followed by a booster at 12 months, according to GlaxoSmithKline. Twinrix was approved for adults in 2001, on a 0-, 1-, and 6-month schedule. For more information, visit

www.gskvaccines.com

Web-Based EMR Service Offered

A new Web site is offering an Internet-based electronic medical records system that needs no special software purchase. Subscription plans vary and are available at an annual or monthly rate. For more information, visit

www.docpatient.com

Laser and Pulsed Light System

The StarLux 500 platform is available for nonablative skin resurfacing, soft tissue coagulation, and permanent hair reduction, as well as the treatment of leg veins, pigmented lesions, vascular lesions, and acne. Different application-specific handpieces can be attached to the compact base unit. For more information, contact Palomar Medical Technologies by visiting

www.palomarmedical.com

Chlorascrub Swabs Available for Kits

Chlorascrub Swabs, formulated with 3.15% chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% isopropyl alcohol, are available for inclusion in first aid kits, and for kit manufacturers. They are manufactured by PDI, the health care division of Nice-Pak Products Inc. For more information, visit

www.pdipdi.com

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