Web Exclusives Archives

Web Exclusives

Tacrolimus effective in treating ocular graft-versus-host-disease

Compared to methylprednisolone, topical doses of ultra low-dose tacrolimus, an immunosuppressive medication, is equally effective and is associated with fewer hypertensive side effects in…

Incident of ear infections in first year of life has decreased

A study in Pediatrics reports that the rates of ear infections during an infant’s first year have declined; the investigators suggest that higher rates…

Blood test can detect concussion one week after injury

Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), a biomarker that can indicate concussion, can be detected in the blood up to a week after head injury,…

FDA proposed ban on powdered medical gloves

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on most powdered medical gloves in the U.S. Read more

FDA expands use of Xalkori

On March 11, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xalkori (crizotinib) to treat people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors…

Adding an I to SBAR: A new twist on communicating patient emergencies

In the 2000 report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System, the Institute of Medicine challenged the healthcare system to focus on…

FDA approves new treatment for patients with hemophilia B

On March 4, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Idelvion, Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant), Albumin Fusion Protein, for use in children and adults…

Program reduces bullying in preschool children

Early Childhood Friendship Project, an eight-week program, reduced bullying behaviors in preschool children, according to a study in School Psychology Review. Read more

Flu vaccine nearly 60% effective

On Feb. 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported preliminary overall influenza vaccine effectiveness of 59% this season. Read more.

Zika Virus resources from CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established a Zika Virus resource section. Access the section.

FDA releases recommendations to reduce risk of Zika virus blood transmission

On Feb. 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues recommendations to reduce the risk of transmission of the Zika virus through blood transfusion.…

Marijuana users may be at increased risk of developing alcohol and drug use disorders

A study in JAMA Psychiatry reports that marijuana use by adults was associated with increased risk of developing alcohol and drug use disorders, including…

Tacrolimus effective in treating ocular graft-versus-host-disease

Compared to methylprednisolone, topical doses of ultra low-dose tacrolimus, an immunosuppressive medication, is equally effective and is associated with fewer hypertensive side…

Incident of ear infections in first year of life has decreased

A study in Pediatrics reports that the rates of ear infections during an infant’s first year have declined; the investigators suggest that…

Blood test can detect concussion one week after injury

Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), a biomarker that can indicate concussion, can be detected in the blood up to a week after…

FDA proposed ban on powdered medical gloves

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on most powdered medical gloves in the U.S. Read more

FDA expands use of Xalkori

On March 11, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xalkori (crizotinib) to treat people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)…

Adding an I to SBAR: A new twist on communicating patient emergencies

In the 2000 report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System, the Institute of Medicine challenged the healthcare system to…

FDA approves new treatment for patients with hemophilia B

On March 4, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Idelvion, Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant), Albumin Fusion Protein, for use in children…

Program reduces bullying in preschool children

Early Childhood Friendship Project, an eight-week program, reduced bullying behaviors in preschool children, according to a study in School Psychology Review. Read…

Flu vaccine nearly 60% effective

On Feb. 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported preliminary overall influenza vaccine effectiveness of 59% this season. Read more.