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Members Create Practice Websites, Visitors Get Health Info

The AOA and AOIA's newest member benefit, DoctorsOffice.net, is a website that combines a wealth of reliable, multimedia health information with attractive, functional practice websites for physician practices. Members and their practice partners can choose from 9 designs and create their own websites with easy-to-use templates. Members who created DO-Online practice websites in the past will find their sites already upgraded. Get started now, and create your new website in about 10 minutes. updated Aug. 25

FDA Issues Drug Warning for Seizure, Bipolar Disorder Medication

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is informing the public that Lamictal (lamotrigine), a medication commonly used for seizures in children two years and older, and bipolar disorder in adults, can cause aseptic meningitis. The FDA is revising the Warnings and Precautions section of the drug label and the patient Medication Guide to include information about this risk. In most cases, patients' symptoms were reported to have resolved after Lamictal was discontinued. Additional information is available on the FDA website. updated Aug. 16

Upcoming AOA Town Hall Meeting Features National Coordinator for HIT

The AOA will host its next Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 2:30 p.m. CST. During the meeting, David Blumenthal, MD, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, and other staff from the Office of the National Coordinator will discuss the recently released "meaningful use" rule and how physicians can qualify for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs. Register to attend. updated Aug. 16

CDC Releases 2010-2011 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a letter advising that all individuals age 6 months and older should receive an influenza vaccination. The CDC recommends that physicians offer the vaccine at any opportunity and for every patient. Vaccination efforts should begin as soon as vaccine is available and continue throughout the influenza season. The CDC will continue to reinforce efforts to emphasize the importance of vaccinating high-risk individuals while promoting vaccination for all individuals. Read the letter from the CDC. updated Aug. 12

Register Today for OMED 2010 Unified Conference & Exposition

Registration and housing are now open for the Unified OMED 2010 Conference & Exposition, which will be held in San Francisco from Sunday, Oct. 24, through Thursday, Oct. 28. This year's OMED 2010 Unified Conference promotes teamwork among AOA official family members to advance shared goals and joint initiatives. OMED 2010 in San Francisco is an experience you don't want to miss. Visit the OMED 2010 website to learn more about this important event and register today. Read a preview issue of OMED Daily News. updated Aug. 9

Pharmaceutical Company Issues Drug Warning for Quinine Sulfate Capsules

AR Scientific, Inc., has issued a warning regarding potential serious and life-threatening hemotologic reactions resulting from use of Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) capsules, 324 mg., which are approved only for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria and not for treatment or prevention of nocturnal leg cramps. Read the letter to physicians and other healthcare providers. updated Aug. 5

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