STL Volume 14 Number 8

Update on Drugs and Drug News: November 2009
Updates on Ustekinumab Stelara® Centocor Ortho Biotech, Romidepsin ISTODAX® Gloucester Pharmaceuticals and news from US FDA.
Flares in Childhood Eczema
Eczema is a major public health problem affecting children worldwide. Few studies have directly assessed triggers for disease flares. This information is likely to be useful to families and may lead to the ability to reduce disease flares in the future.
Practical Management Measures for Patients with Recurrent Herpes Labialis
Recurrent herpes labialis is a common condition associated with the formation of vesicles around the mouth, often preceded by prodromal symptoms including tingling and burning. The purpose of this article is to serve as a practical guide in the management of recurrent herpes labialis by summarizing current treatments and discussing potential new therapies.