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Clinical Advances in COX-2 Technology: What Are the Therapeutic Options?



Archived Internet Webcast

This program is available

24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To view the webcast, download the

workbook or take the post-test for immediate CME credit, please click on

your choice of presentation below.

Clinical Advances in COX-2 Inhibition: Pharmacotherapy to Pharmacoeconomic IssuesRobert L. Barkin, PharmD, MBA,

FAC

Weighing the Evidence: Are the Renal Effects of NSAIDs and Coxibs Different?

D. Craig Brater, MD

Case Presentations: Managing Pain in Patients With Multiple Health ProblemsGary E.

Ruoff, MD

We are inviting physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists,

and nurses who have an interest in the management of arthritis and pain

to join us for live presentations featuring updates on treatment

options and patient care using the new COX-2 agents. This series of

interactive audioconferences will give you an opportunity to hear the

latest clinical updates and talk live with the experts about the latest

research and treatment options in this therapeutic area.

There is no charge for participating in these educational activities.

Conference content and discussions may

include information regarding the use of products that may be

inconsistent with or outside the approved labeling for these products in

the United States. Participants should note that uses of these products

outside the current approved labeling are considered experimental and

are advised to consult prescribing information for these

products.

Sponsor

This activity is sponsored by the

Pragmaton Office of Medical Education and is supported by an

unrestricted educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc.

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