Screening for colorectal cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task has released a recommendation statement on screening for colorectal cancer; the statement recommends that screening should start at age…
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FDA taking new steps to address opioid addiction
On June 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announce new steps it is taking to address opioid addiction. Opioid formulations with properties…
Statins and Parkinson’s disease
Use of statins is associated with a higher risk for Parkinson’s disease, according to a study in Movement Disorders. Objective Using a large U.S.…
Drones may reduce response time for cardiac arrest
In simulated out-of-hospital arrests, drones carrying an automated external defibrillator arrived sooner than EMS, reducing response time by about 16 minutes, reports a study…
Communication for coordination
Key takeways – Communication across the continuum of care is more than “just read my notes.” – Consistent communication is key to safe, effective…
Save our soles
More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and about 5% of them will develop a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) that may require amputation. In…
FDA expands use of artificial heart valve
Expanded use approval relies on real world evidence The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved an expanded indication for the Sapien 3 Transcatheter…
Moderate alcohol consumption associated with adverse brain effects
Alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels, is associated with adverse brain effects, according to a study in BMJ. Read more
FDA approves generic Strattera for ADHD
On May 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Strattera (atomoxetine) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in…
Middle-school program reduces young adult substance abuse
Children who participated in the PROSPER (PROmoting School-community-university Partnerships to Enhance Resilience) program over seven years ago showed lower rates of substance abuse after…
FDA approves cancer treatment for tumors with specific biomarker
On May 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic solid tumors with the…
Intranasal oxytocin and emotional perception by patients with autism
Low-dose intranasal oxytocin can influence how patients with autism perceive emotion, according to a study in Translational Psychiatry. Read more and access the study.
Screening for colorectal cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task has released a recommendation statement on screening for colorectal cancer; the statement recommends that screening should start…
FDA taking new steps to address opioid addiction
On June 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announce new steps it is taking to address opioid addiction. Opioid formulations…
Statins and Parkinson’s disease
Use of statins is associated with a higher risk for Parkinson’s disease, according to a study in Movement Disorders. Objective Using a…
Drones may reduce response time for cardiac arrest
In simulated out-of-hospital arrests, drones carrying an automated external defibrillator arrived sooner than EMS, reducing response time by about 16 minutes, reports…
Communication for coordination
Key takeways – Communication across the continuum of care is more than “just read my notes.” – Consistent communication is key to…
Save our soles
More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and about 5% of them will develop a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) that may require…
FDA expands use of artificial heart valve
Expanded use approval relies on real world evidence The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved an expanded indication for the Sapien…
Moderate alcohol consumption associated with adverse brain effects
Alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels, is associated with adverse brain effects, according to a study in BMJ. Read more
FDA approves generic Strattera for ADHD
On May 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Strattera (atomoxetine) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder…
Middle-school program reduces young adult substance abuse
Children who participated in the PROSPER (PROmoting School-community-university Partnerships to Enhance Resilience) program over seven years ago showed lower rates of substance…
FDA approves cancer treatment for tumors with specific biomarker
On May 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic solid tumors…
Intranasal oxytocin and emotional perception by patients with autism
Low-dose intranasal oxytocin can influence how patients with autism perceive emotion, according to a study in Translational Psychiatry. Read more and access the study.
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