Lisa Edgerton, PharmD

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What are the indications for meningococcal vaccination?

Author:: Lisa Edgerton, PharmD

Publish date: May 1, 2007

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Routine vaccination with the meningococcal conjugate vaccine MCV4 (Menactra) is indicated for all US adolescents entering hi...

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What is the preferred treatment for a child with mild persistent asthma?

Author:: Lisa Edgerton, PharmD

Publish date: February 1, 2007

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Low-dose inhaled corticosteroids are the preferred treatment for children with mild persistent asthma because they demonstra...

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What precautions should we use with statins for women of childbearing age?

Author:: Lisa Edgerton, PharmD

Publish date: January 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Statins are contraindicated for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Data evaluating statin use for women of childbearin...