Protection From Broad-Spectrum Rays
Blue Lizard Baby Australian Suncream blocks up to 99% of UVA light with micronized zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The sunscreen contains no chemical absorbers or fragrance and is available in 5-ounce and 1.5-ounce sizes. For more information, contact Crown Laboratories Inc. by calling 800-877-8869 or by visiting
Improve Your Spanish
A series of DVD and multimedia courses are available to help medical professionals better communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. “Spanish for the Medical Profession DVD Course” retails for $299. Specialty courses are also available for obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology and hematology, and gastroenterology. For more information visit
www.geocities.com/spanishmultimedia/
Topical Anesthetic in Mist or Spray
Pain Ease is an instant topical anesthetic for use on skin, minor open wounds, and mucous membranes. The anesthetic comes in a mist or medium spray and controls pain associated with injections, minor wounds, minor surgical procedures, IVs, and venipuncture. For more information, contact Gebauer Co. by visiting
Zocor Label Change
The label for Zocor (simvastatin) tablets has been changed to include information about drug interactions with telithromycin (Ketek) and danazol (Danocrine). Language has been added to the warnings, precautions, and dosage and administration sections about telithromycin's potential as a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4 and the increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis with the concomitant use of danazol. The changes include dosage recommendations for the concomitant use of danazol and simvastatin.
Subcuticular Skin Stapler Available
The Insorb subarticular skin stapler is a sterile, single-patient device containing 20 absorbable staples for skin closure. The stapler and staples are intended for use in abdominal, thoracic, gynecologic, orthopedic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. For more information, contact Incisive Surgical Inc. by calling 952-591-2543 or by visiting
Arixtra for Abdominal Surgery
Arixtra (fondaparinux sodium injection) is indicated for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis, which may lead to pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing abdominal surgery who are at risk for thromboembolic complications. For more information, contact GlaxoSmithKline by calling 888-825-5249 or by visiting
Rapid Fecal Occult Blood Test
The Clearview ULTRA fecal occult blood test, a rapid two-step immunoassay, is now available. Results are available in less than 5 minutes and only one sample is required from the patient. The test does not require the patient to follow a restricted diet. For more information, contact Wampole Laboratories by calling 800-257-9525 or 609-627-8000.
Soft Inflating Speculum Available
The FemSpec is a soft, rolled, tamponlike speculum that the physician can inflate for a better fit during gynecologic exams. This disposable product is patient friendly. The speculum comes in small, medium, and large sizes. For more information, contact FemSpec LLC by visiting
Pocket PC Medical Dictionary
An updated Medical Pack medical dictionary is available for use with the most recent versions of CalliGrapher and PenOffice handwriting recognition software for mobile and desktop computers. The dictionary includes 130,000 medical words. For more information, contact PhatWare Corp. by visiting
Acne-Fighting Regimen
The Teen Acne System includes pHaze 32 blemish control bar, pHaze 35 acne gel, pHaze 18 Clearskin, pHaze 9 purifying mask, pHaze 2 smoothing toner, and pHaze 7 protecting hydrator (SPF 25). For more information, contact Physician's Choice of Arizona Inc. by visiting
Chart Security Bag
The chart security bag has a clear sleeve for inserting paper notations, a zipper closure, and a carrying handle. The bag can accommodate up to a 3-inch chart. For more information, contact Carstens Inc. by calling 800-782-1524 or by sending an e-mail to